| As I push the shopping cart up and down the aisle | | | | grilled chicken on top of some tomatoes and |
| of our local supermarket, I now carefully read the | | | | lettuce, and squeeze some lemon juice rather |
| ingredients of each package of food. Looking for | | | | than a salad dressing. Some dressings include malt |
| sources of gluten can be as like navigating a | | | | vinegar and blue cheese contains gluten because |
| minefield. When you think a product has no gluten, | | | | it's made from bread mold! In addition, some |
| oh no bam, you're eating something with gluten. | | | | cheeses contain a modified wheat starch as an |
| So unless it is marked with Gluten Free, assume it | | | | anti-caking agent. |
| has gluten, and proceed with caution. | | | | Everyone enjoys a snack every so often |
| Reading the ingredients list, avoid the words that | | | | between major meals. Flavored potato chips have |
| include barley, malt, oats, spelt, and wheat. Some | | | | been replace by plain potato chips because gluten |
| surprises are soy sauce, teriyaki, and hydrolyzed | | | | can be hidden in the flavorings. All cookies, cookies |
| vegetable protein. | | | | and bars must say gluten free before chomping |
| Everyone knows that breakfast is the most | | | | down on them. |
| important meal of the day. My daily favorite | | | | By the time you get home from a long day at |
| Cheerios has been replaced with a gluten free rice | | | | work, what's for dinner? The canned soup is |
| o's. While it the crunch in my mouth is different, it | | | | replaced by home made soup. Quinoa pastas |
| is just as tasty. My son is also sensitive to dairy, | | | | have taken over wheat type pasta. Any fish is |
| so milk is out and has been replace by almond or | | | | grilled or broiled rather than fried where the fish |
| soymilk. Be aware that some brands of milk use | | | | was dredged in flour to provide a golden crust. |
| barley malt as a sweetener. We have not been | | | | Well, I am doing my best to watch my figure. |
| to the International House of Pancakes in a very | | | | Looking out for gluten in my kid's dessert has |
| long time, in the frozen section of the grocery | | | | been interesting. Cookie dough and brownie ice |
| store, Van's makes a great line of Gluten Free, | | | | cream has been replace by Italian ices. Ready |
| Dairy Free and Egg Free Waffles, French Toast | | | | made cookies have been replace by homemade |
| and Pancakes. All are delicious. Now for breakfast | | | | gluten free cookies. Continuously purchasing gluten |
| meats. As you grab a link of sausages, some | | | | free cookies can hurt the pocket, so making |
| brands use barley malt for flavoring or other flour | | | | homemade baked treats is great for the budget |
| as a filler. As for coffee and tea, they are | | | | and you know what is in it. |
| generally safe. Thank goodness for that! | | | | Overall, please be aware of your food allergies |
| Sandwiches are the usual fare for our mid day | | | | when shopping and eating out. There are plenty |
| meal. Anything between two slices of bread was | | | | of gluten free products to enjoy, and everyday |
| great. For me, holding a sandwich in one hand and | | | | there are more companies producing gluten free |
| typing away with the other was my daily practice | | | | products, as more awareness is being make |
| for lunch. Now I usually have food on a plate and | | | | regarding gluten and food allergies. Read the labels |
| eat with utensils, such as a fork to eat my | | | | and enjoy your meals! |
| non-bread sandwich. So I add the meats, like | | | | |