Going Gluten-Free

Gluten-Free Blackberry Muffin

More and more people are becoming sensitive to gluten proteins found mainly in wheat, barley and rye. Wether you have a true gluten allergy (celiac disease), eczema or want to lose weight; going gluten-free today is so much easier than it was even three years ago. Grocery stores have labeled gluten-free products on their shelves or have designated gluten-free sections. National brands are coming out with gluten-free versions of your favorite snacks and local gluten-free bakeries are surprisingly popping up.

Here is a list of some of my favorite gluten-free products:

1. Pamela's Baking & Pancake  Mix

2. Pamela's Brownie Mix

3. Blue Diamond Nut-Thins

4. Ancient Harvest Quinoa Pasta

5. Lara Bars

6. Pure Bliss Granola Bars

7. Udi's Pizza

8. Against the Grain Baguettes

9. American Gra-Frutti Multi-Grain Daily Bread

10. Gluten-Free Tamari (Soy Sauce replacement) 

Made with Pamela's Baking Mix

Trade-Offs:

instead of couscous/pasta try rice, millet, quinoa, risotto

instead of crackers try corn chips or popcorn

instead of bread try corn tortillas or lettuce/collard wraps

instead of cookies try granola bars

instead of cake try flour-less tortes

If you feel like you have a gluten sensitivity or any food for that matter, try the elimination diet to see how your body reacts after removing suspected foods for one month.