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

FAQs

What dishes are naturally gluten-free? ›

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.

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. These symptoms usually go away after a few weeks on a gluten-free diet, but talk to your health care provider if they persist.

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.

In its natural form, both peanuts and peanut butter are gluten-free.

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.

Gluten-Free Alternatives

Whenever possible, purchase gluten-free grains, flours and starches that are labeled gluten-free and, ideally, certified gluten-free by a third party. This is important because grains are considered high risk for cross-contact, which is when a gluten-containing food touches a gluten-free food.

What to avoid when cooking gluten-free? ›

What was the hardest thing for you to make gluten-free? Sandwich bread. I tried unsuccessfully for years to make one that was light and chewy and had the right texture and taste. Every day, my son would come home from school and toss a loaf into the air to test it out.

Bad gut health

One study found that a month on a gluten free diet may damage gut bacteria and immune function, potentially leading to an overgrowth of harmful bacteria in the intestines.

Naturally gluten-free products are corn, rice, potatoes, soybean, millet, buckwheat, tapioca, amaranth, cassava, lentils, beans, sago, sorghum, nuts, as well as meat, fruit and vegetables. Among these, cereals and pseudocereals are becoming increasingly important.

At their core, potatoes are tuberous crops. They're naturally gluten-free, as gluten is a protein found in grains like wheat, barley, and rye. So, if you're munching on a freshly boiled or baked potato, you're in the clear!