Healthy Substitutes to Make with Wheat Allergies
Say Yes to Corn and Rice Cereals
Corn and rice-based cereals are good breakfast alternatives, but it's crucial to read labels carefully, as some may also contain malt. Check your supermarket's health-food section for gluten-free products.
Avoid all kinds of bread, buns, scones, pizza, bagels, muffins, croissant; any that includes white, wheat, marble, and rye.
Say hello to filling, flexible rice and potatoes. You can top them with just about anything, mix them into meals, or enjoy them on their own. For pasta here's the secret find gluten-free pasta like rice noodles.
Most pasta is made out of wheat. Avoid spaghetti, macaroni, shells, and spirals. Chose pasta that comes in rice, corn and quinoa varieties.
Say Yes to Rice cakes, popcorn, & baked corn chips.
However eat them sparingly!
Check out the ingredients label but most crackers have wheat as one of their main ingredients.
Say Yes to and Enjoy
Wine, potatoes, rice, eggs, fish, meat, fruits, vegetables, and milk products.
Beware of Breaded Food
The crunchy coating on most proteins is generally made from wheat flour.
Avoid Cookies and Cakes
Most cakes, pies, cookies, and other cake like treats are loaded with wheat flour. (and calories)
Frozen or canned fruits and vegetables, processed cheese spreads, flavored yogurts, and processed meats.
Stay Symptom-Free
For most people with wheat allergies, even small amounts of gluten can cause symptoms like gas and bloating, changes in bowel movements, weight loss, fatigue, and weakness.
Going gluten-free can be a help no matter how mild or serious your symptoms.
Substitutes: Corn, Potato, Soy, Arrowroot starch, Rice flour, Tapioca starch, Potato starch, Potato Flour, Sorghum Flour, Bean flours
Note: Check with your health care provider before making any major dietary
changes.
LET"S GET HEALTHY ,
Coach TIA
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