A Gluten-Free Diet Does Not Need To 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 breads - There are many excellent GF bread products available in grocery stores these days. Yet, these are not the same breads that you may have grown up with. In fact, they can sometimes be difficult to make sandwiches with. However, if you keep them frozen until needed and toast them, you will get a better sandwich.

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 issues - Many gluten intolerant individuals may still have problems with digestive symptoms even after changing their diets, and the reason may be lactose. Lactose intolerance is a common issue, and if you believe that dairy may be a problem, try eliminating it also. You can find some excellent lactose free products today.

Fresh veggies to the rescue - Don't forget that you can have all of the fresh fruits and vegetables that you want. In fact, when you choose ones that are green and leafy you will add many good things to your diet. This will simplify weight management and make you full at the same time. However, you will need to be careful which salad dressings you choose.

Cook with others - Changing your lifestyle can be a lonely and frustrating experience when you go it alone. That is why you should consider involving others in your cooking and meal preparation efforts. When you share the experience it makes it more fun, entertaining, and meaningful. Plus, you may learn some new things.

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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