Going gluten and fruit free

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  • maracuya23
    maracuya23 Posts: 122
    Some gluten sensitivity won't show up on standard tests. No harm in cutting it out for a week or so and seeing if you feel any different. For many, gluten causes lots of bloating and distention, which is uncomfortable and not fun. For some people, these issues totally resolve when they stop eating gluten, even if they're never formally diagnosed with Celiac's or an allergy.

    More to the point of the original question, tons of "regular" foods are gluten-free. Think: rice, corn, oats (if gluten-free oats; they're often contaminated in processing), quinoa. Most Mexican and Latin foods (excepting those with flour tortillas) are naturally gluten-free. Most Thai food is as well. Polenta, grits, wild rice, quinoa: all great grain choices for gluten-free.

    Instead of pasta, I have polenta with pesto and veggies.
    Tacos with corn shells/ tortillas or migas (scrambled eggs with tons of veggies and corn tortilla)
    quinoa with stir-fried veggies
    brown rice or wild rice with stir fry
    acorn squash stuffed with wild rice and a poached egg, with a bit of parmesan on top
    falafel (make from scratch, since some mixes have a bit of flour)
    rice & beans
    sweet potatoes
    risottos (I love shiitake mushroom and green apple with thyme)
    Greek yogurt (plain, without sugars) is a great protein source and makes a great base for sauces for the above

    Edited to add a few more gluten free foods:
    chili
    lots of veggie soups/ stews (don't use soy sauce or flour as a thickening agent for creamy soups)
    salade nicoise
    tuna salad with rice crackers
    guacamole

    For breakfast, shrimp and grits or gluten-free oatmeal are great options

    Hope that helps!