Preparing for Thanksgiving on the Gluten Free Menu!!!

There is an ever increasing amount of people who are moving to the Gluten free diet for health reasons, to just live a healthier life and to try and reduce the effects of possible food allergies. The most nutritious diet is one which focuses on gluten-free, whole foods, such as vegetables, fruits, beans, grains, nuts, seeds, lean meats, poultry, and fish. There are so many products out there which are falsely marked as gluten free or that are so processed they are no longer really healthy anymore be careful. Below you will find an informative list of healthy food options to focus on this holiday season.

Of course you will want to focus on only ingesting ORGANIC, you know for your health.

Vegetables: The greatest part of vegetables is that they are an amazing source of fiber, vitamin C, minerals, and antioxidants. A diet high in vegetable contents has shown to decreases the risk of chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and diabetes. As well a diet high in vegetables helps to combat obesity and will accelerate weight loss. The question always arises as to what is a healthy amount of vegetables to eat? The current level recommended is a minimum of 3 to 5 1/2-cups per day. It is most advantageous to the eater to make sure that the vegetables are colorful, raw and/or cooked and include a wide variety of different types. The biggest things to watch out for are Gluten-containing dips, seasonings, and flavorings make sure that you are reading all of the labels and stay away from any items that list Gluten on the label.

Fruits: Fruits are highly packed with fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants. The more fruits that you eat the greater your chance of avoiding chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and diabetes. You really cannot eat too much fruit but the recommendations are that you eat at the least 2 to 4 cups per day of colorful fruit. The more variety of different types of fruits the better.

Whole Grains: The foods that you will want to focus on which do not have gluten are whole grains, such as amaranth, brown rice, buckwheat, millet, and my personal favorite quinoa. These gains all contain an amazing amount of fiber and minerals and are densely packed with B vitamins. A diet high in whole grains will help to prevent many health conditions including diabetes and some cancers. The current recommendations are to have a minimum of 2 to 6 cups per day. Be really careful of wheat, rye, barley, kamut, and oats that have not been certified gluten-free; any breads, pastas, or any baked goods that contain these grains.

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