High-Fiber, Gluten-Free Foods
Staff from The Center for Celiac Disease at CHOP have compiled a list of high-fiber, gluten-free foods to help families recognize potentially hazardous foods for their child with celiac disease.
Look for foods that have 3 grams of fiber per serving or are high in fiber. Some suggestions are listed below.
Grains and seeds
- Brown rice (short grain)
- Buckwheat
- Flaxseed meal can be added to baked products or sprinkled on yogurt or hot cereal
- Quinoa
Fruits and vegetables
These fruits and vegetables have edible skins and can be eaten fresh, frozen or dried.
- Apples
- Bananas
- Berries
- Broccoli
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Celery
- Collard greens
- Cucumbers
- Grapes
- Mangos
- Melons
- Oranges
- Pineapple
- Spinach
- Squash
- String beans
- Tomatoes
Legumes
- Beans (black, navy, kidney, pinto, garbanzo)
- Lentils
- Tempeh (whole bean tofu)
Snack ideas
- Popcorn
- Whole grain corn tortilla chips with black bean or hummus dip
- Trail mix made with nuts, seeds and dried fruit. You can make your own using soy nuts, dried cranberries, pumpkin or sunflower seeds, almonds, etc.
- Yogurt with ground flaxseed sprinkled on top
- Gluten-free granola with milk
More information
For some high fiber recipe ideas, talk to your dietitian at your next appointment at the Center for Celiac Disease at CHOP, call 215-590-3076.
Reviewed by: Kara Feigenbaum, RD, CDE, LDN
Date: February 2013