Right now a lot of people are going gluten free as a way to improve their health quickly. If this is the boat that you are in right now then these cooking tips will help you to go gluten free without feeling like you are starving to death or going without your favorite foods.
Tip #1 – Understand the Basics of the Diet
It is a good idea to start off your gluten free lifestyle by learning the rules. These rules include not wheat products, no cereals that contain gluten such as rye and start off by avoiding oat meal. (Side note: Oat meal has a form of gluten that is different from that found in wheat. Some people are not sensitive to oat meal gluten while others are.)
Tip #2 – Find Gluten Free Recipes for Your Favorite Foods
Since living a gluten free lifestyle meals avoiding anything with gluten you can easily feel deprived of your favorite starchy foods like pizza, bread, cake and cookies. To make this lifestyle easier to deal with you will want to start out your gluten free recipe collection by with your favorite dishes. For example, you can look for Jewish recipes that are naturally gluten free, such as brisket or chicken dishes. However, be sure to look at the thickeners used for gravies and soups to make sure that they are gluten free, such as cornstarch instead of flour.
Tip #3 – Find Gluten Free Mixes and Ingredients
To ensure you are only using gluten free products in your home you need to get rid of everything that has gluten in it. Even trace amounts of gluten can impact your health. Once your kitchen pantry has been cleared out you can restock it with gluten free baking and cooking products and ingredients.
