If a product is labelled "gluten-free" it is considered to be safe for people with celiac disease (in the USA they need to test below 20 ppm). Some people prefer to eat only foods that are certified gluten-free, which are supposed to test below 10 ppm, however, they don't always test this low.

Why are so many gluten free items not safe for celiacs. I read labels all the time. I don’t know how many times they say that and are not safe for people who have celiacs. So confused. Help….

Potatoes are gluten-free, and very healthy for most people. Some studies (in animals or in vitro) suggest that high concentrations of glycoalkaloids can disrupt cell membranes in the gut lining, potentially increasing intestinal permeability (“leaky gut”), however, in normal potato consumption, the levels are usually too low to cause this effect in humans unl...

I’m recovering from diverticulitis and she feels this will help my overall digestive health.

Welcome to the forum, @Jay Heying! What is the reason your doctor is recommending this?