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Eating a Gluten Free Diet

Gluten free diets must be carefully planned so that no gluten, not even a minute amount, is taken into the body. Compromise is a choice word to describe a diet where sandwiches, pizza, and chocolate cake is not allowed. Cereals such as oatmeal, cheerios and cornflakes are forbidden. Corn is an allowable grain but the processing and possible color additives make it also prohibitory.

Breakfast might consist of a fruit or juice, and a bowl of cereal. This must be a special non-gluten brand and must say so on the box. Some stores now carry gluten free corn and rice cereal. Another breakfast choice is scrambled eggs with sausage or bacon and a slice of rice bread or some other variety of gluten free bread. Plain yogurt is also a choice.

It is best to pack one's own lunch because the fast food place close by is off the limits unless a salad is chosen. Even then, choose a dressing such as Italian or French that does not have gluten. Inquire first.

Dinner offers more options when dining in. Be suspicious when eating out, however. Meat, potatoes and fresh fruits and vegetables are all suitable for consumption. It's the additives such as sauces and gravies you have to worry over. Desserts will be fruit unless you prepare your own or buy specially labeled items.

Nuts or popcorn are healthy snacks and are a good choice. Bread substitutes and other non-gluten foods are available on the Internet and at health food stores. Most pastries and breads are successfully made with rice, bean, potato, and other flours. One word of caution, these are packed with calories, If you are on a weight-loss diet, forget breads.

When dining out, tell the waiter you are gluten intolerant and be sure and question them about the gravies and sauces. If you are lucky these will be made with corn starch.

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