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by Alison Morgan

Gluten is certainly a buzzword out there at the moment.

If you’ve experienced feeling bloated or had stomach pains, it could be from something you’ve eaten.

While a small percentage of the population are actually gluten intolerant, it seems this is increasing and far more people are eating gluten free alternatives.

There are also many who are choosing to vary their diets and make gluten free choices to avoid that bloated feeling.

For those unaware, gluten is the protein found in wheat, barley and other grains.

Below is a list of gluten free products
All fruit, vegetables, herbs & spices
Arrowroot
Buckwheat
Cacao powder

Cacao nibs

Carob
Coconut flour
Cornflour
Corn tortillas
Chia seeds
Eggs
Flax
Fresh meat / seafood
Gluten free flour mixes
Gluten free breadcrumbs
Lentil flour
Malt-free rice
Corn breakfast cereals
Polenta
Psyllium husks
Quinoa
Rice (any kind – although I prefer brown)
Rice bran
Many rice crackers (check the labels)
Rice vermicelli
Sago
Soybeans
Taco shells
Tapioca
Teff
Tofu
Virgin Coconut Oil

In the supermarket there’s quite a range of gluten free products readily available.

These include: Biscuits, Bread, Flour Mixes (flours made from chickpeas, coconut, tapioca, nuts, seeds / lentils) & Cakes.

Some gluten free ideas
Muesli Topper: Toss together toasted nuts and seeds, vanilla, 1 TB virgin coconut oil, and spices or seasonings, and bake.

Pastry Idea: You can make the dish without the crust and use mashed cauliflower as a substitute. Otherwise use gluten-free flour.

Lunch & Snack Ideas: salads, rice cakes with salmon / tuna and salad, cinnamon nuts, rice with nori & sesame seeds, dates with cream cheese & walnuts, risotto with seasonal vegetables & seafood, popcorn….

If you’re unsure whether you’re gluten intolerant but would like a test, this site is worth visiting http://www.imupro.com.au