5 Things You should know before going gluten-free

Reading ingredient labels every time is crucial is insuring you have a safe meal. As little as 1/8 tsp of wheat flour can inflame in the intestinal tract so knowing what you are eating can help prevent flare ups!

G-free newbie tip #2 always be prepared! Gf baking takes advantage of a plethora of flours and al that extra measuring can make baking take longer. BUT IT DOESN'T HAVE TO TAKE LONGER FRIEND 😃!

With mixes always on and baking can actually become way easier an faster!

If you suffer from Celiac disease but are not symptomatic it is very easy to rationalize "cheating" or if you are "intolerant" you can hide behind that vague definition. You don't need to feel that you are under some strict law, however, out of kindness yourself please do not cheat.

Everyone has slightly different gluten tolerance level, even among Celiacs (though generally under 20-25ppm is recommended).  However, I would not suggest guessing at what your tolerance is. Often damage is happening to your body and you don't feel it until is have accumulated enough and then the scale tip and can be too late to fix. I recommend seeking the advice of professionals for guided answers of how much gluten you personally can consumer, safely.

This is my fourth tip is simply that you shouldn't just cutting gluten out of your diet without substituting it with healthy alternatives. Just because a bread is gluten free doesn't mean it is healthy. Not at all. Many gf breads and loaded down with preservatives, especially the ones you find on the shelf versus in the frozen food aisle.

Gluten is a protein an gluten free flours lack that protein which makes them exceptable for Celiac's to consume. However, most gf flours lack protein an fibre all together.

Consequently it is vital you add protein and fibre to your diet otherwise, like many Celiac's you very well might unhealthy gain weight that could lead to diabetes.

Consider adding whole unprocessed foods to your plate. Such as: bison, beef, beans and rice, quinoa, seeds and nuts.

If there is one thing I have learned about dining at a restaurant when you have food restrictions it is this: you must be an EXTROVERTED dinner.

There are no exceptions.

Ask questions about the foods, it's preparation,md ask more follow up questions. As my father is fond of saying "Ask the next question."

I am an introvert so asking questions of a complete stranger is not natural for me. However, I have realized INSECURITIES are not worth hiding behind when you health is at risk.

I pray you have the confidence you need to ask the next gf question to your waiter/ess no matter how shy you are.