| Many of you have discovered, or are in the | | | | eat gluten free, but don't want to feel deprived, |
| process of discovering, whether or not you and | | | | left out, or "different" from their friends. The |
| gluten are compatible. To make the initial phase of | | | | nourishing way to eating gluten free is to eat your |
| eliminating your favorite gluten-containing foods | | | | GF carbohydrates in their whole food form. For |
| easier, we almost always suggest GF substitutes. | | | | example, steamed brown rice vs. rice pasta, or |
| It is important to understand that these | | | | fresh corn vs. cornbread. |
| substitutes are usually highly processed | | | | One of Sheila's favorite GF carbohydrate is |
| carbohydrates, often filled with sugar, cornstarch | | | | quinoa, both yellow and red. Quinoa (keen-wha) is |
| or other unhealthy additives. They are, in fact, | | | | the king! Quinoa is an ancient food, cultivated in |
| detrimental to balancing blood sugar. So, in reality, | | | | the South American Andes since at least 3,000 |
| we don't promote eating these kinds of foods | | | | B.C. The Incas called quinoa the "mother grain," as |
| (GF or not) on a regular basis. | | | | it is high in protein, calcium and iron. This mother |
| We do know that they can be helpful initially, and | | | | grain really isn't a grain at all. It's a seed, which |
| satisfying during special occasions and holidays. GF | | | | might be why it's so compatible for people who |
| goodies are particularly great for kids who must | | | | are grain-sensitive. |