Day 1 of 4 Gluten Free Food Lists

Having to food shop for a son with Celiac has been a challenge to say the least.  Every store has their gluten free section but with different products available. This usually means at least 3 different food stores a week.  A food list is most helpful.  Over the next 4 days I will post a simple  Grocery list guide.

     Bread/Grains      

• gluten free pasta (there are many different types)
• gluten free bread (there are many different types)         
• flax 
• quinoa                               
• corn tortilla ( make sure gluten free)                                    
• rice/rice crackers 
• buckwheat

Last Day Of Hidden Gluten.

Some non-food items that can contain gluten.

Makeup and Shampoos
Lipsticks
Some medications, they use it as a filler

Naturally gluten free foods that can be cross contaminated in a fryer

French fries, most places use the same oil for breaded foods
Tortilla chips
Anything fried

So that is the story of hidden gluten.  It is microscopic and elastic.  Its hard to see and in a lot of products you may not have realized. Knowing  is power.  It will help you avoid gluten and its hidden sources.  In the end making anyone with Celiac feel their best.

Places To Check For Gluten

I will list a few places where gluten hides.

Soy sauce
licorice
BBQ sauce
Salad dressing
Imitation crab
Some gums and candies
Cornflakes and rice krispies
Broth
Chocolate
Oats, unless certified gluten free
Miso soup
Some drink mixes and sports drinks

There are many foods that you think are gluten free but aren't, these are just a few.
You need to learn to read labels and do your homework before eating.

Lets Figure Out Where Gluten Hides. First What is Gluten And What Are Some Names.

To start Gluten is the elastic protein in wheat, rye and barley.  It is what makes bread doughy.  Gluten is the glue that holds the food together. Gluten is Gliadin and Glutenin, which is what damages the small intestine in people with Celiac disease.  This is also what upsets peoples stomach with gluten sensitivity. 
Gluten also hides as spelt, durum, semolina, couscous, orzo, faro, kamut, triticale, and einkorn.
Spelt and kamut are grains, wheat in the natural form and contain gluten.  Always check the label some foods say wheat free but still contain gluten.
Barley is a bit hard, it hides in things you don't realize, like beer, cornflakes, or malt vinegar. 
Wheat is where you find 90% of your gluten. Rye and couscous are pretty easy to avoid.  Triticale I have never seen. It is a cross between wheat and rye.  When you think gluten, you think pasta, bread, pizza.  These are the obvious sources of gluten.
Over the next few days I will go over some hidden places where gluten hides.

One Last Easy Gluten Free Desert for Thanksgiving

One last easy Gluten Free desert for Thanksgiving.  To everyone enjoy your day with your family and friends.

Apple Crisp

4 medium tart cooking apples, sliced
1/2 cup gluten free flour
1/2 cup gluten free oats
1/3 cup soft butter
3/4 Tsp. cinnamon
3/4 Tsp. nutmeg
Ice cream to top it off

Preheat oven to 375 . Grease bottom of 8 inch pan with gluten free spray
Spread apples in pan. In a separate bowl mix remaining ingredients except ice cream
Sprinkle over apples

Bake 30 minutes or until golden brown
Serve warm with ice cream on top

Some last minute Gluten Free Thanksgiving Day Deserts

When you think of Thanksgiving you think of the yummy deserts that follow the meal,  Pumpkin pie, apple pie and many other delicious deserts.  There are many Gluten Free options for all to enjoy. Here is an easy one.

Easy Pumpkin Pie

1 1/4 cups canned pumpkin
1/2 cup Bisquick gluten free mix
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup evaporated milk
1 Tablespoon butter
1 1/2 Tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1 Tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
Whipped topping if desired

Preheat oven 350
Spray 9 inch pie plate with cooking spray- Gluten Free spray
Stir all ingredients together except whipped topping
Pour into pie plate and bake 35 to 40 minutes
Cool 30 minutes and refrigerate 3 hours
Serve cold add whipped topping and enjoy