• Fresh fruits and vegetables are delicious gluten-free foods.Green Vegetables image by Tourmalet06 from Fotolia.com
  
  Following a gluten-free diet can make grocery shopping a challenge. Speed up your grocery shopping by staying away from aisles that contain gluten-filled products such as frozen meals and baked goods. Preparing a shopping list in advance can save you a lot of time and keep you from buying foods that are not part of a gluten-free diet.
  
  

Fresh Foods

• Following a gluten-free diet does not mean you have to give up taste. Choose from a wide variety of in-season vegetables for optimal nutritional benefit. A mix of fresh vegetables adds color to any dinner plate. Spinach, broccoli, squash, peas and fresh green beans are just a few of your options. Fruit is also gluten-free and has many nutritional benefits. Try different kinds of fresh fruit to see which you like best.
  
  

Grains And Starches

• According to Gluten-Free Diet.org, people on a gluten-free diet can eat certain kinds of grains. Some common grains and starches permitted on a gluten-free diet include potatoes, rice, corn, tapioca, beans, quinoa, soy, arrowroot, buckwheat and flours derived from various nuts. Check the cereal aisle for gluten-free hot cereals such as Cream of Rice and Cream of Wheat. Gluten-free bread, crackers and cakes are available in many grocery stores. Purchasing gluten-free bread is a convenient alternative to making your own from scratch, which can be a time-consuming process. Larger grocery stores often have a special section containing only gluten-free goods, which can make shopping quick and easy.
  
  

Dairy/Meat

• Select gluten-free products from the dairy case in your grocery store. Milk, cheese, cottage cheese, yogurt and cream are all gluten-free products. However, many people on a gluten-free diet are also lactose intolerant. Soy milk, rice milk and almond milk are good alternatives. Fresh cuts of lean beef, chicken and fish are also allowed a gluten-free diet. Avoid purchasing processed meats or sausage since they often contain gluten. Avoid ready-to-eat meals because they also frequently contain gluten.