Gluten- everything that tastes good. Just kidding. =P
Gluten is a composite product found in most processed foods from wheat. It is also found in barley and rye. Unless the front or back of a package says "Gluten Free" Then it contains Gluten. Obviously FRESH veggies from the supermarket don't have gluten. But Be careful when shopping for frozen or canned veggies. Always check the ingredients. Plain veggies like the Birds Eye frozen veggies are wonderful I still eat them even though they don't say gluten free. And they do not bother me. The ones to look out for are the mixes that contain pasta and butter and added ingredients. So just be careful. The way you can start eliminating gluten from your diet is to do it slowly! Most or almost all of the things we eat in today's society contain gluten, your bagel in the morning, your bread on your subway sandwich at lunch, the pasta you eat for dinner or every Sunday. All these things contain gluten aside from "carby" things. Here is a list of some things that contain gluten and wheat.
All cake mixes contain gluten and wheat. Some are specially made by companies who are strict with their processing. No Wheat allowed in the factory in case of contamination. Stuff like that These brands are known for their gluten free products and they are all wonderful. you just have to find out which one is best for you. I personally love King Arthur, Bob's Red Mill, Arrowhead Mills, Pamela's Products, and Namaste Foods.Those are just some of the good ones my supermarket sells. You will find more and more supermarkets are catering to food sensitivities. It's wonderful!
Now I wasn't big on pasta anyway. I love spaghetti and linguini but giving up pasta wasn't something that killed me. Because there are so many other options for pasta. All pasta's contain gluten. And if you thought getting "100% whole WHEAT" pasta was a good idea, its like pain in a bag for me. for some its healthier but for someone with sensitivities es no bueno. But dont fret! There are plenty of other options for pasta if you are a pasta fanatic. Your choices as to what kind of pasta for example those cute little stars or alphabets...i have yet to find them. BUT I have tried so many new pastas over the year and let me tell you. My favorite is Tinkyada Brown Rice Pasta. Amazing. It is seriously wonderful I like it better than regular pasta. There are other typed of gluten free pasta. Another option is corn pasta. I would recommend corn pasta for those who love their pasta a little "al dente" because it in a little chewier. Most brown rice pastas are much softer. (love soft pasta!) These are just some of the gluten free pasta brands. Tinkyada Brown Rice pasta, Ancient Harvest Quinoa Pasta, Bionaturae Organic Gluten Free Pasta, Sam Mills gluten free corn pasta, and Schar Gluten Free Pasta. SO MANY CHOICES PEOPLE!
Here is a link that will help you with the other daily foods you eat that contain gluten, some you may even be surprised about!
1. Surprising foods!
2. This is an amazing link that tells you what HAS gluten in your daily life.
Remember that quote "When in doubt throw it out." Same goes for gluten. If you are not sure if an item has gluten put it back on the shelf. Also remember to CHECK CHECK CHECK the labels. Read! and Even if a label says "wheat free" does not make it GLUTEN free. It may still contain barley, rye, and some preservatives. Just be careful and when in doubt. email me! =]
-Cassie Lynn
LethalHealth@gmail.com
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