Is Couscous Gluten Free Or Are There Healthy Alternatives

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      Whole Grains Council: "Wheat July Grain of the Month"
    
      Celiac Disease Foundation: "What is Gluten?"
    
      Gluten Intolerance Group: "Getting Started on a Gluten-Free Diet"
    
      Whole Grains Council: "Buckwheat — December Grain of the Month"
    
      Mayo Clinic: "Cauliflower: The New Nutrition Superstar"
    




Although it may look like rice or quinoa, couscous is not gluten-free.

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Image Credit: Anjelika Gretskaia/Moment/GettyImages

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Gluten-free couscous is often made with potato instead of wheat.

Image Credit: Lieber’s

Image Credit: Lieber’s

Look for certified gluten-free couscous products to guarantee safe eating.

Image Credit: Gefen

Image Credit: Gefen

      Whole Grains Council: "Wheat July Grain of the Month"
    
      Celiac Disease Foundation: "What is Gluten?"
    
      Gluten Intolerance Group: "Getting Started on a Gluten-Free Diet"
    
      Whole Grains Council: "Buckwheat — December Grain of the Month"
    
      Mayo Clinic: "Cauliflower: The New Nutrition Superstar"