New to Gluten Free? Start Here

Whether you have just been diagnosed with coeliac disease, suspect gluten sensitivity, or are supporting someone who is gluten free, this page walks you through the essentials in a logical order. Each link below is a full guide with Australian and US coverage.

Your Reading Path

Start from the top and work your way down. Each guide builds on the previous one.

1. What Is Gluten?
2. Coeliac Disease: What You Need to Know
3. Reading Gluten Free Labels in Australia
4. Reading Gluten Free Labels in the USA
5. Hidden Sources of Gluten
6. Understanding Cross Contamination
7. Gluten Free Substitutes for Common Foods
8. Eating Out Gluten Free
9. Gluten Free Shopping Checklist

Quick Reference Tools

Once you have read the guides above, use these tools daily:

• Search our database of foods for instant gluten status checks
• Ingredient glossary to decode food labels at the supermarket
• Browse by food category to find safe options in each aisle

This site covers both Australian (FSANZ) and US (FDA) standards. Where standards differ, we apply the stricter one. For medical advice, always consult your doctor or an accredited practising dietitian.