How to Eat Healthy and Gluten Free

This is the plan I like to go by and I think it is a good one.

• Try to eat organic foods when possiblethey have more nutrients in them.
• Eat Alkaline Foods. Foods that don't produce acid.
• Eat Enough Fiber. 30 grams a day.
• Watch your Glycemic/Blood Sugar Control. Don't eat too much carbs and sweets.
• Eat Meals of 40% Carbohydrates30% Protein and 30% Healthy Fats.
• Stay away from Gluten and Avoid Cross Contamination.
• Take your Vitamins/MineralsCalcium/MagnesiumZincEFAGarlicProbioticsDigestive EnzymesAntioxidants and Amino Acids daily. 
• Detoxification: Castor Oil Pack. You put castor oil on a special cotton cloth(lay down on the couch or on your bed)then lay the cotton cloth on your stomachthen a plastic bagthen a towellastly a heating pad. Do that for about an hour. It is really soothing. Do this 3 times a week if not more.
• Drink 8-10 Cups of Alkaline Water a day.
• Don't over eateverything in moderation.
• Exercise 3 times a week for 30 minutes.
• Read your ingredient labels carefully at the grocery store.
• When you go out to eat tell the waiter you eat gluten-free.

What you can eat

• Gluten Free Foods. Anything that you used to buy just replace them with gluten free foods. Gluten-Free BreadsCerealsPastasPizzaDesserts (like gluten-free ice cream).
• Steamed Vegetables. Eat a variety. Potatoes and Corn (unless you are allergicthen eat yams and sweet potatoes instead).
• Fruits
• Grains: BuckwheatMilletQuinoaBasmati or Brown Rice Teff.
• Gluten Free Flours and Binding Agents: Brown Rice FlourArrowroot FlourTapiocaPotato FlourGarbanzo FlourAlmond Meal FlourAmaranth FlourBuckwheat FlourMillet FlourQuinoa FlourSorghum FlourSoy FlourTapioca Flour or StarchArrowrootCornstarchGuar GumPotato Starch and Xanthum Gum.
• Legumes: Split PeasLentilsBeansPinto BeansMung BeansGarbanzo Beansand Azuki Beans.
• Fish
• Poultry: ChickenTurkey and Eggs.
• Lean Meats
• Cheese (unless you are allergic to dairy) Almond Cheese
• Sweeteners: Raw HoneyStevia and Xylitol. I prefer Raw Honey.
• Seeds and Nuts. (unless you are allergic) FlaxPumpkinSesameand Sunflower Seeds. AlmondBrazilCashewSesameetc.
• Butter and Oils: ButterExtra Virgin Olive OilFlax Seed Oil. Coconut Oil.
• Spices and Sauce: SaltPepperetcHerbsBragg's Liquid Amino
• Beverages: Alkaline Water 8-10 cups a dayRice MilkSoy MilkAlmond MilkCoconut Milkand 100% Fruit Juice and herbal tea.
• Others: VinegarPicklesGluten-Free Baking ChocolateGluten-Free Baking SodaGluten-Free Baking Powder and Olives.

Foods to Avoid

• All Wheat (Gluten) WheatBarleyBarley MaltRyeSpeltSemolinaGraham FlourWheat StarchWheat GermCouscousBranKamutBulgurDurumTriticaleOats? Oats are not guaranteed from cross contamination. Alcohol (contains gluten).
• All Animal Milks
• Peanuts (allergies?)
• Caffeinated Teas and Coffees. I prefer herbal tea.
• Pork (it is hard for the stomach to digest).
• Shellfish (allergies?)
• Sugar and Sugar Substitutes

My Favorite Gluten-Free Foods

• Bolthouse Farms Smoothies (usually sold by the mixed salads at the grocery stores
• Amy's Gluten-FreeNon-Dairy Spinach Pizza
• Amy's Bowlsetc.
• Organic Bistro Whole Life Meals
• Alexia Sweet Potato Julienne Fries
• Perky's Crunchy Flax Cereal (they also have Rice Cereal)
• Nut-Thins Crackers I like the Pecan and Almond Crackers
• Jeannies Coconut Macaroons 
• Honey Gardens Raw Honey
• Rice Dream Original Rice Milk
• Imagine Chicken and Beef Stock/Broth
• Bob's Red Mill FloursXanthan Gum and Baking Products.
• OrganicVille Ketchup (Gluten-Free and Sugar-Free)
• Terra Chips

You can look at my store to see more examples of gluten-free foods.
Lisa's Amazon.com Store

Where to shop for gluten-free foods.

• Grocery Stores
• Health Food Stores. Fred Meyer Nutrition CenterWhole Foods MarketWild OatsTrader Joe'sand New Season's Marketplace.
• Gluten-Free MarketsSpecialty Stores and Bakeries.
• Farmer's Market and Co-oops.
• The Internet  

Check "My Links and Resources" for more information on where to shop.

There are lots of gluten-free books and internet sites that have great gluten-free recipes.

My other posts that are relevant to this post.
(Two of my recipes)
Gluten-FreeSugar-Free Brownies
Gluten-Free Chicken Vegetable Soup

Gluten Free Recipe Websites
Gluten-Free FloursBinding Agents and Gluten
Gluten-free Baking Tips
Gluten-Free Breafast and Snack Ideas
Sweeteners

All the information that I have acquired over the years have been passed on to me by othersfrom the internetfrom my doctors and from my nature path. This is a accumulation of everything that I have learned over the years and the things that I have added to my website. It is all written in my own words.


Also I always like to reference these books "Prescription for Nutritional Healing"
"The Anti-Inflammation Diet and Recipe Book"
"The Acid-Alkaline Diet"
"The Gluten-Free Bible"
"Living Gluten-Free for Dummies"


I highly recommend that you find a support grouplike this one Gluten Intolerance Group
Just click on your state to find your local support group.

Make sure your medications are gluten-free.
Gluten-Free Drugs
 
I have lots of resources listed on "My Links and Resources" on the right side of my website.
Lisa's Gluten Free Advice and Healthy Living

Well that is it. I hope it has helped you learn what you need to do to eat healthy and gluten free.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Take Care,
Lisa