Celiac disease is usually treated by not consuming foods containing gluten. This prevents damage to the inner surface of the intestines and associated symptoms such as diarrhea and stomach pain.
If you have celiac disease, you should give up all gluten sources for life. If you eat gluten-containing foods, your symptoms will return and will harm your health in the long run.
Your doctor can help you with ways to manage your diet. Within weeks of starting a gluten-free diet, your symptoms will improve significantly. It may take up to 2 years for your digestive system to fully recover.

Gluten-Free Diet

When you are first diagnosed with celiac disease, you may want to see a dietitian to help you adapt to your new gluten-free diet. The dietitian can ensure that the foods you will consume are balanced and contain everything you need.
If you have celiac disease, you should not eat foods such as barley, rye, wheat, semolina, durum, and couscous.
Even if you only consume a small amount of gluten, such as a spoonful of pasta, you may have bothersome bowel symptoms. If you continue to consume gluten regularly, your risk of developing osteoporosis and cancer will increase.
Many staple foods, such as meat, vegetables, cheese, potatoes, and rice, are naturally gluten-free. In addition, many gluten-free foods are now widely available in grocery stores.
Your dietitian will help you determine which foods are safe to eat and which are not.

Foods Containing Gluten (Should Not Be Consumed)

If you have celiac disease, do not consume the following foods unless they are gluten-free:

Bread
Pasta
Cereals
Biscuits or crackers
Cakes and pastries
Pie
Broths and sauces

Many packaged foods contain gluten in their additives. We recommend that you check the labels of the foods you buy. Gluten can also be found in non-food products such as lipstick, postage stamps, and some types of medications.

Cross-contamination can occur if gluten-free and gluten-containing foods are prepared or served in the same bowls.