There is a great deal of information, both good and bad, available in books and on the internet. We’ve weeded through page after page of advice and decided on pulling together twelve of our favorites.
- Don’t focus on what you can’t eat… focus on what you can eat.
- Find a local support group for gluten-free people, join and participate.
- Don’t run out and buy a bunch of new cookbooks. Visit your local library and look through their selection to get ideas of what types of cookbooks you would enjoy.
- When shopping read food labels thoroughly.
- Look for gluten-free food that is all natural like fruit, vegetables, eggs, meat, poultry and fish.
- Eat gluten-free grains like quinoa, teff, rice, amaranth, buckwheat.
- Remember that gluten can be found in products other than food like alcohol and non-alcoholic drinks, cosmetics and medications.
- Avoid eating out and learn to cook healthy gluten-free meals at home.
- Bring your own gluten-free food when attending a social event. Let your friends know that you will bring your own food when you are invited to dinner.
- Buy and use your own utensils, tableware, cooking implements and appliances so that you don’t get cross contamination from food prepared by other people in your family.
- Wipe down counters and sinks with soapy water before cooking a gluten-free dish.
- Plan and create your meals in advance to prevent snacking on food containing gluten.
What tips have we missed? Use the comment section to let us know your favorite tips for eating gluten-free.