Monday, April 6, 2015

A Gluten-Free Diet Need Not Be Boring Or Dull

By Mary And Vlady


If you have been recently diagnosed with celiac disease, there is no reason to sit and pout or feel badly about it. You now have the chance to feel better and make some major life changes with a gluten-free diet. Here are some tips to help you have a better life, lose weight, and enjoy your meals a little bit more.

Better crusts for your pies - Just because your crusts have to be gluten-free (GF) doesn't mean they can't taste good or have a nice texture and consistency. If you want to avoid hard crusts, be sparing with the water, so use as little as you can. However, even the best efforts may end up with tears or cracks, but many of them can be smoothed out with a finger.

Store bought bread - You can find many good GF breads on the market today. However, they are not going to be the same as the old fashion soft bread that you may be used to. For best results, keep the bread frozen and only remove a few slices at a time to thaw. Also, because GF bread can sometimes crumble, you'll have fewer problems if your toast it.

Home baked bread - To get bread that fills all your needs, you may need to do it yourself. It is not as hard as you may think if you use the right materials like GF flour and xanthum gum. This gum can make all the difference in the world when it comes to making breads. Also, you may make some mistakes in the beginning, but don't throw them away. They might make good bird stuffing material or filler for your meatloaf.

Lactose - Did you know that many people with celiac disease are also lactose intolerant? This can be very frustrating because you might be following a good GF diet and still feeling poorly. If you suspect lactose intolerance, try using plain yogurt when you need buttermilk. Of course, there are also some very good lactose free milk products on the market.

Enjoy fresh produce - Take a look at the produce section of your grocers or visit a local produce stand. All of those colorful and beautiful selections are on the menu and many of them are naturally low in calories, which makes weight management easier. How about making a nice garden salad tonight with some homemade dressing? In fact, you may want to enjoy salads more frequently.

Cook with a friend - Have you ever noticed how frustrating it can be when you fail in the kitchen? Try to involve someone else in your GF cooking efforts. This will serve two purposes. One, you will have someone that can offer helpful advice, because two minds are better than one. Two, most things in life are enhanced when you share the experience.

Try Herbalife - There are some excellent products available that are made for people with food allergies. For instance, Herbalife Formula 1 is a great tasting shake that is free of gluten, soy, and dairy products. Plus, it is made for people that are watching their weight, so you can enjoy all the good things of GF living without any guilt.




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