7 Ways To Enjoy A Gluten Free Diet
3. Skip the Sauce
Many sauces, gravies, salad dressings, condiments and stocks contain gluten in the form of wheat flour. Gluten is an excellent thickening agent, so it is used in many sauces or dips. If there is no way of knowing which ingredients are used to make a dip or sauce while at a restaurant, be sure to avoid them. Or pick sauces that are guaranteed gluten free, such as oil and vinegar on a salad.
Making homemade sauces is another way to enjoy them without the fear of accidently consuming gluten. Corn flour, arrowroot flour and potato starch can be used as thickening agents to make homemade gluten free gravy. Mustard makes a great substitution for gravy on many meat dishes. Many people do not know that soy contains gluten. Be sure to opt for a gluten free version of any soy based marinades when ordering from a restaurant. Or buy a bottle of gluten free soy sauce from the grocery store.
2. Talk to Others about Being Gluten Free
Talk to others and do research on a gluten free lifestyle for tips and meal suggestions. A doctor will have more information about how to manage a gluten free lifestyle. Talking to friends and family about a gluten free lifestyle may help as they may have ideas or tips for making it work. They may also be able to suggest restaurants which offer many delicious gluten free options.
Friends and family can also help in the kitchen. Invite loved ones to help prepare meals as a celebration of being gluten free. Host a gluten free party and ask all the guests to each bring a different gluten free dish. Then exchange the recipes and repeat the process next week with different recipes. Soon all guests will have a plethora of gluten free recipes to enjoy at home.
