Hey Friends!
Finally part 3 to my Gluten-Free series has arrived! This is the FUN part! Today, I’m going to give you some awesome tools to going gluten-free and how you can make it taste delicious and not ruin your life…because let’s be honest, in the beginning of a huge lifestyle change like this, it can suck all the fun out of life. I am here to tell you, it does NOT have to be that way.
I’ve been gluten, sugar, and dirty-dairy free for about 4 years. It’s been a big transition, but a challenge I have actually loved! Below you’ll find some of my favorite recipes and alternatives to traditional gluten-filled foods.
Transitional foods
Instead of…. Choose…
Pasta Quinoa or brown rice pasta (it comes in all shapes and sizes)
Bread Gluten-Free breads. Udi’s usually has the best taste. OR cut out the bread in your life!
Tortillas Sprouted or gluten-free tortillas OR lettuce
Soy Sauce Organic Tamari or Braggs Aminos
Crackers Gluten-free crackers
Cakes Dangerously Delicious Chocolate Cake! See recipe below…
Cookies There are many gluten-free cookies you can buy OR make some yourself!
Muffins Use a gluten-free flour mix and make your own!
Breakdown of all bread products
- Hamburger buns
- Hotdog buns
- Pasta in all forms
- Sandwich bread
- Dinner rolls
- Bread for dips
- Tortillas
- Wraps
- Baked goods
- Pie crust (CHECK OUT www.Utopia-Pies.com)
ALL of these items can EASILY be replaced with either a gluten-free bread alternative OR by just going “bun-less” or “bread-less”! I promise, it’s not that scary! 🙂
5 Tips for eating out
- Ask for a gluten-free menu or options if that restaurant has one.
- Choose your favorite burger or sandwich without the bread. Get it lettuce wrapped
- Order your favorite salad, just make sure there are no croutons or fried food items.
- Avoid soy sauce at Asian cuisine as soy sauce contains gluten. Bring your own gluten-free tamari or simply order something with no soy sauce.
- If you eat animal protein, look for clean meat options, such as wild caught Salmon, free-range chicken breast, or grass fed beef.
***REMEMBER- The more whole, unprocessed, and natural the food is that you’re eating, the better! You’re not going to have to worry about hidden ingredients in an organic piece of fruit.
RECIPE TIME!!!
I picked a few DELICIOUS recipes in various categories for you to experiment with. Let me know how you like them!! 🙂
DANGEROUSLY DELICIOUS CHOCOLATE CAKE
FENNEL ROOT, PUMPKIN, & TEMPEH
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I hope today’s post was helpful for you and your family on your healthier happier journey! It’s a great idea to keep a journal through this process as you start realizing your energy and mood improve and less aches and pains. It’s a fun process to look back on! I’m so proud of you all for taking this tremendous step in your life!
In Health, Hope, & Happiness
READ PART 2 HERE- http://www.jessicalopezrn.com/why-go-gluten-free/
READ PART 1 HERE- http://www.jessicalopezrn.com/do-you-have-a-gluten-problem/