Going gluten-free: the first step
One of the signature food categories of the Western diet is carbohydrates. We Westerners, whether in Iowa or Italy, Florida or France, love our carbs. The Italians love their pasta; the Austrians their pastries; the Belgians their waffles; and the Americans love their sandwich breads, their pizzas, and, for that matter, all of the above. I love these carb items as well. But recently we as a society have become more conscious of our food intake and dietary tendencies – coinciding with the peaking of our vast overweight population – and this includes our consumption of gluten, the protein found in wheat products.
The awareness of Celiac’s Disease, which includes a strong allergy to gluten, has grown by leaps and bounds through the 2000s and into the 2010s. Not only that, but many people are identifying in themselves and their children, varying degrees of intolerance to gluten/wheat. In other words, many of us don’t necessarily have full-blown cases of Celiac’s, but we recognize that gluten-based products can have an adverse effect on our digestion, especially when consumed in large quantities.
The good news is that with the growth of our awareness of Celiac’s specifically and gluten intolerance generally, a number of recipe books and products have become available to help give us healthier alternatives. Take virtually every wheat flour-based product, and you can now find a gluten-free alternative to it (croissants, amongs other baked goods, may be an exception). One carb-based traditional breakfast food has been well-served in this area, and that’s the pancake.
Pancakes, as we all know (or should know), taste best when they’re made from a recipe, or at least a mix, as opposed to bought pre-made and frozen and then heated up. There are at least a dozen brands that have weighed in with their version of the gluten-free pancake, and some of them are equivalent to a healthy pancake recipe, with no added sugars. If you’re going to continue indulging in the American ritual of weekend morning pancakes, doing it gluten-free is a healthier contemporary take on it. And even if you don’t have gluten intolerance, I believe eating gluten-free pancakes is a healthier way to go, and with many recipes or mixes, you won’t miss a thing when it comes to taste.
Dreaming of a Vegan, Gluten Free Croissant – iheartwellness.com Foodie Fantasy
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Gluten-free Chocolate Rugelach, Kosher, 4 Packs, 10 Ounces Per Pack $38.99 These chocolate rugalech are layered with soft, non-crumbly pastry and decadently rich chocolate. Heaven Mills Gluten-Free Chocolate Rugelach will melt in your mouth. Perfect for snacks and parties. Tastes great frozen too!… |
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GoPicnic GoPrimo, Croissant & Fruit, Ready-to-Eat Meals (Pack of 4) $19.96 A new customer favorite! Perfect for breakfast, GoPrimo features a soft Italian croissant pastry, rich chocolate hazelnut spread and French strawberry jam, plus a banana fruit & nut bar, juicy Mediterranean apricots and a caramelized Belgian breakfast cookie. Includes knife and moist towelette. This Meal Includes: • Bauli Classic Plain Croissant (1.8oz): A delicious soft croissant that makes… |
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GoPicnic CafeBreak, Croissant & Fruit, Ready-to-Eat Meals (Pack of 4) $29.96 With eight varieties to choose from, GoPicnic’s Break meals have scrumptious menus for breakfast,lunch, dinner and snacktime. Each meal contains six or seven tasty food items, plus any necessary utensils, a gingham picnic napkin, moist towelette and a refreshing natural peppermint. Take a Break meal with you when you’re traveling, keep them at the office for a quick lunch between meetings, or pack… |
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Gluten-Free Makeovers: Over 175 Recipes–from Family Favorites to Gourmet Goodies–Made Deliciously Wheat-Free $7.80 When Beth Hillson was diagnosed with celiac disease more than thirty years ago, she had nowhere to turn to for recipes or support. She embarked on a lifelong journey to help provide delicious and healthy food to others who cannot have wheat—as many as 1 in 133 Americans, according to recent estimates. In Gluten-Free Makeovers, Hillson makes over some of the most popular recipes—from celeb chef… |
