How Gluten Free Recipes Can Improve Your Health

By Charles Murphy


Finding out that you are allergic to gluten is not always that fun because it means you have big adjustments to make. It is time to stay away from the pasta and pizza. You have to be strong and say no to cake at the next party. This can be particularly tough for kids. However, with the amount of gluten free recipes and other resources online, you will find that the adjustment is easier than you think.

Not only are there things like smoothies, wraps, delicious salads and creatives dinners with loaded sweet potatoes you can make, but you don't have to give away your treats either. Parents can assure their kids that they will still be able to have the odd pudding to look forward to after dinner. This is especially a good thing when one is just diagnosed with the allergy and you need a reward.

There are unusual vegetables available which you don't always find on your dinner plate, such as edamame beans and kale. This can be mixed into a salad. It makes a great Thai salad. Some people like to make this a little more spicy. Add different types of proteins or simply leave this to suit a vegetarian.

There are many sportsmen and women who are turning to a gluten free diet just because it improves their performance. They don't even have the allergy. They just find that their energy levels increase and there is not much that they are missing out on. It also adds to their sense of discipline, knowing that they are not able to eat certain foods, makes them improve in other areas as well.

Instead of a boring old breakfast cereal, it can be a good idea to try a smoothie. Most people don't get tired of smoothies. You can try them as a snack during meals. You can also add oats to bowl along with the contents of a smoothie. There are so many variations that you can make, it is unbelievable. Kids enjoy these and they resemble a milkshake so it is a win win.

Because there are less carbohydrates that one consumes, you tend to crave less food until the next meal comes along. You tend not to pick up weight because of the lack of carbohydrates. Of course you do need some of these, especially when you are leading an active lifestyle. Things like sweet potato and wraps are something to think about. Eggs will also be a good idea.

In the winter months, there is nothing better than tucking into a nice stew or soup. This could be something chunky such as beef with a mixture of vegetables, braised with onions. You could have a smooth tomato sauce as well, with a touch of pesto. If you want to turn this into something creamy, just add coconut milk.

There are many delicious salads which are gluten free. These are perfect for taking to the office and can also be packed in a lunch box. You can use ingredients from the dinner the night before. There are various dressings which are free to use as well. Try to be creative and avoid sticking to the same old green salads.




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