When most people are diagnosed with Celiac disease they automatically assume they won't be able to eat all the yummy foods they used to - this only partially true. There are foods out there that Celiacs can eat such as rice, corn, potatoes, all kinds of veggies and fruits, eggs, cheese, milk products, meat and fish, nuts, seeds, and bean plants as long as they are not cooked with wheat flour, breadcrumbs or any kinds of sauces. Pretty much any food that is labeled as being gluten free, still it's a really good idea to know about that specific food because not everyone has the same standards.
One thing you could consider, is looking for foods that are certified as being CSA safe. The CSA is the Celiac Sprue Association which is considered the largest non-profit support group in the US. There are companies that will actually offer specialized foods such as gluten free bakery items - which is great for those of you that have sweet tooth, but don't want to chance it. Well these foods are completely safe and include products such as gluten free cookies, gluten free snack options and gluten free crackers. The CSA also has a list and information on the gluten-free diet for their members as well.
It's of the utmost importance that you make sure you are buying quality brands that follow the CSA certification in case of cross contamination. This works the same way with people that can't eat peanuts - they have to make sure the food they are eating was NOT used in the same factory where nuts may have passed through or they could end up getting sick. This goes with being at home as well - if you have a large family living under roof, it might be necessary for you to buy two of everything like two toasters, separate stirring spoons and silverware, etc.
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