Wheat-Free foods/recipes

gramanana

My wheat allergy has returned with a vengence after many years of letting me eat whatever I want. I'm finding the transition very difficult because there is wheat in everything. I'm even afraid to eat hamburgers out when I bring my own bun because I don't know what filler is being used with the meat. Also, I read somewhere that gluten-free doesn't mean wheat-free because the gluten protein can be processed out of the wheat and used in the product. That means that I can't just pick up gluten-free products, I have to read every label.

Any suggestions? Thanks.

JaceyMarieS

Also, I read somewhere that gluten-free doesn't mean wheat-free because the gluten protein can be processed out of the wheat and used in the product. That means that I can't just pick up gluten-free products, I have to read every label.

Any suggestions? Thanks.

I also have a wheat allergy ( along with corn and soy and some others, but always heard the opposite ... that a product can be labeled wheat-free and still have gluten, but if it's gluten-free, it's also wheat-free. I do tend to avoid products labels gluten-free because the what has often been replaced with corn or soy flour. Now I'm going to have to do some more research!

As far as suggestions, it's a perfect time to transition to cleaner eating. I don't have a ton of difficulty eating at home. If I want something breaded, I use pork rinds, parmesan cheese or ground almonds. Eating out is more difficult. I usually order plain fare - a piece of chicken, a hunk of steak, steamed veg. I avoid sauces because i don't know if they've been thickened with flour or corn starch. I avoid sautes because I don't know if the restaurant uses corn or soybean oil, but you wouldn't have that restriction. Local restaurants with a real chef are your best friend.

gramanana

Check wheatfree.org. That's where I found the info that gluten-free doesn't always mean wheat-free.

I know home cooking is always the best. We don't use a lot of processed foods in the house but we're both retired and like to travel and that causes a problem. Even staying with family or friends I feel like it is a challenge. I can and will adapt.

skinnybearlyndsay

Aside from reading the labels, you could also search for restaurants in whatever area you're in to see if they have an allergen-free menu. There are also ways to make sure when you go to a restaurant that there' no cross-contamination. A chicken breast is usually pretty safe as long as you are specific on how it's prepared. Lots of restaurants have rice and vegetables. But I think making meals at home is safer.