If you’re gluten-intolerant, the good news is that it’s now easier than ever to follow a gluten-free diet, whatever your reasons for doing so. Let’s take a look at how beginners can eliminate problematic gluten – a protein found in many grain-based products – from their diets.
Learn as much as you can
If you’ve just found out that you need to reduce or eliminate gluten from your diet for health reasons, it can feel overwhelming to know where to start. So educate yourself as much as possible.
The main culprits to eliminate are wheat, barley and rye. These grains are found in many commercial foods including breads, cakes, sauces, cereals, packaged foods, snack foods and even drinks. If you take medication and have a severe allergy, it’s also important to know that some medications and some household products contain gluten too. Know what you need to avoid so you can start to make confident choices.
Choose gluten-free suppliers
There are now many suppliers that flag up gluten-free products, including food service, hampers and ready-made food and takeaway services. For example, you will find that some cuisines, including Indian and Chinese, tend to have plenty of gluten-free options, and you can order gluten-free afternoon tea box delivery from specialist providers such as Afternoon Tea Box. By choosing trusted and reliable providers, you no longer have to worry about rogue gluten products appearing in your home.
Shop gluten-free
You will find that if you cook food from scratch, you can avoid gluten products. Meat, fish, eggs, fruit and vegetables, legumes, rice and potatoes may all be suitable for you. You will also find that supermarkets flag up gluten-free foods and often have their own specialist gluten-free food lines.
Cooking from scratch is a good way to be very certain about your gluten-free choices. If you eat out, you will find that plenty of restaurants flag up these options or ask diners for allergies before they order.
With care and preparation, you can enjoy a delicious and nutritious gluten-free diet to enjoy a healthy life free of gluten problems.