The Best Gluten-Free Recipes - My Natural Family (2024)

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What are the best gluten-free foods to eat? ›

Fruits and vegetables are naturally gluten-free—so have plenty on hand for snacking. Rice, wild rice, corn and quinoa are gluten-free foods. Price Chopper does sell several different brands of gluten-free pasta. Meat, fish and chicken are also gluten-free, but some cold cuts do contain wheat starch as binders.

Chicken with stewed peppers and tomatoes is a nutritious gluten-free dinner option. This colorful dish contains protein from the chicken, vitamin C from the tomatoes, and vitamins A and C from the red bell peppers. Here is a recipe for chicken with stewed peppers and tomatoes.

In general, avoid the following foods if you have celiac disease: Cereals, breads, or other grain products that include wheat, rye, barley, or oats. This includes white or whole-wheat flour (including cookies, crackers, cakes, and most other baked goods), semolina, couscous, bread crumbs, most pastas, and malt.

Stick to basics like fruits and vegetables, as well as healthy protein, like nuts, seeds, and dairy products. There are also many gluten-free treats, which you can enjoy in smaller amounts, like plain potato chips and gummy candy.

Most corn, brown rice and quinoa are whole grains that can be used as substitutes for grains that contain gluten. There are also many packaged gluten free baking mixes, so try some to find your favorite. Many of these other grains can be effectively used as substitutes for bread.

Don't forget that some naturally nutritious gluten-free snacks include fruits, vegetables, nuts and nut butters, yogurt, cottage cheese, popcorn, hardboiled eggs, hummus and guacamole.

There's no scientific evidence to suggest that people actually go through “withdrawal” when they stop eating gluten. Some people report feeling dizziness, nausea, extreme hunger and even anxiety and depression when they suddenly go from eating a lot of gluten to being gluten-free.

What is an example of a gluten-free meal? ›

In this post, I've rounded up my all-time favorite gluten-free meals, including Instant Pot BBQ Chicken, Beef Teriyaki, Gluten-Free Turkey Meatballs, Sweet Corn Soup, and more.

Shop the perimeter of your grocery store first. Fresh meats, vegetables, fruits, dairy, eggs, and legumes are always kept along the outer areas of the grocery store. These items are also 100% naturally gluten-free.

Avoid all products with barley, rye, triticale (a cross between wheat and rye), farina, graham flour, semolina, and any other kind of flour, including self-rising and durum, not labeled gluten-free. Be careful of corn and rice products.

Plain, fresh cuts of meat, including beef, poultry (chicken, turkey, etc), rabbit, lamb and fish/seafood meat, are all gluten-free. However, be careful with breaded or floured meats, which typically contain wheat and therefore gluten.

Gluten-free foods that are great at reducing inflammation in the body are chia seeds, flax seeds, fruits and vegetables, omega-3 fatty acids such as fish or fish oil supplements, walnuts, brown rice, lean proteins such as chicken or tofu, and spices such as turmeric.

Some healthy snack ideas include fresh fruit, raw vegetables and hummus, rice cakes with nut butter, and gluten-free granola bars. Another great snack option for celiacs on the go is gluten-free crackers with cheese or avocado spread.