Celiac disease is highly under-diagnosed in North America. As a result most people are not aware of the facts surrounding this condition.
- Celiacs must avoid wheat, barley, and rye
- Kamut, Spelt, and Triticale — all often suggested as wheat alternatives, are very close relatives of wheat and must also be avoided
- Almost all brands of soy sauce contain wheat, soy sauce is a very dangerous ingredient for celiacs
- Most brands of breakfast cereal contain malt flavoring, since malt flavoring is often derived from barley it should be avoided