Gluten-free recipes?

Gluten-free recipes?

Your questions answered by Fiona Hinton of Greatvine.com

I need gluten-free recipes - can you help?

Whether due to celiac disease or another food intolerance, a medical recommendation to follow a gluten free diet can be stressful for all the family. Because the grains that contain gluten include wheat, rye and barley, the main group of foods affected are the breads and cereal foods such as pasta, couscous and crackers. Do be aware that many other processed foods, from sausages to soy sauce to soups, also frequently contain gluten – it’s imperative to check labels. Some people also react to oats, and they frequently contain gluten that’s come from other sources.

Alternatives

Rather than focussing on foods that can’t be eaten, look at building meals around the many that can, including:

  • Rice
  • Potatoes
  • Quinoa
  • Polenta.

In addition, there are many gluten-free alternatives to foods such as breads, bread rolls and pastas available at supermarkets and health shops (and on prescription for those with a medical diagnosis of celiac disease). Thus, you can usually make your usual recipes just substituting other options for ingredients that contain gluten. For example, you could serve:

  • Gluten-free sausages with quinoa and roasted vegetables
  • Roast chicken, roast potatoes and vegetables – use pure cornflour or another Gluten-free flour to thicken gravy
  • Gluten-free pasta with bolognaise sauce
  • Lentil soup with a gluten-free bread roll
  • Baked potato with tuna mayonnaise and salad – check that the mayonnaise is Gluten-free

For more information, try the excellent CoeliacUK website at www.coeliac.org.uk.

Fiona Hinton

Fiona Hinton is a registered dietician and nutritionist. With a Master’s degree in nutrition and dietetics and over 15 years of professional experience, Fiona’s expertise covers all aspects of nutrition – from general healthy eating and what (and what not) to feed your toddler, through to medical issues such as lowering cholesterol. For individual advice you can trust, book a private phone call with Fiona at www.greatvine.com/fiona_hinton

 

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