subject: What You Should And Shouldnt Avoid With Gluten Allergies [print this page] Finding out you have an intolerance to gluten may seem like the end of the world, especially for people who look forward to their meals, but as professionals in the area, we can tell you its not. While getting used to checking ingredient labels may be difficult at first, by learning about gluten-containing and gluten free products, you can fast-track the process. To give you a beginners guide, weve put together the following:
Things to avoid
Gluten is an ingredient which naturally occurs in things like wheat, barley, rye and oats - so anything founded on any of these substances should be treated warily. Unfortunately, youll need to learn to fight the temptation of sharing bread, pizza, pasta, beer, cake, confectionary and other similar items with your friends. Unless they have been specifically stamped as gluten-free, you can almost guarantee theyll trigger symptoms. Additionally, make sure you double check that your medication doesnt contain gluten, as sometimes it can.
Products that are naturally gluten-free
While you may not be aware of it, youre already consuming lots of things on a daily basis that are naturally gluten-free. This includes things like eggs, fruit, vegetables, milk, tea, coffee, rice, nuts, etc. Use these and other such foods to your advantage by incorporating them more into your diet, and using exciting gluten-free recipes to keep things interesting.
All the good stuff in gluten-free form
While there are lots of naturally gluten free foods and drinks, all the good stuff like bread, pizza and cake also comes in a gluten-free form! Simply check out your local supermarket or visit a store like Celiac Supplies where everything is guaranteed to be 100% free of gluten. In fact in places like this, youll find a massive range of gluten-free products that you probably didnt even know existed.
So dont feel blue when you hear that youll be restricted to a gluten-free diet from now on, because there are so many gluten-free options for you to taste and discover. If youd like to learn more about how to spice up your gluten-free lifestyle, visit one of our classes. Call (07) 3847 7743 to find out more.
