Gluten-Free Suggestions!

Below is a list of gluten-free products that my family tried, in the beginning of our gluten-free journey, over 20 years ago. We thought they were pretty darn good. There are new products coming on the market every day. It’s impossible to keep up with them all.

Having said that, GLUTEN-FREE IS NOT ANYMORE HEALTHY THAN ANY OTHER PROCESSED FOODS. Actually, it’s much WORSE! Gluten-free grains, or pseudo-grains, are VERY high oxalate foods. Gluten and oxalates go hand-in-hand.

But, it's a great way to "kick" the habit, as gluten is very addicting to the brain, until you can gradually cut back on these products — hopefully all together!

They might be fine to snitch once in a while, or if I was at a party or event, I may have a piece or bite of something that is gluten-free, but that would be the extent of it. For me, it’s more the fact gluten-free grains are high oxalate.

Also, gluten-free or not, ALL grains turn to sugar. As my middle son used to say, “The only thing good about gluten-free is it doesn’t contain gluten.”

These are the products that we used to wean us off gluten many, many years ago.

PLEASE understand I am now grain free and eat a Carnivore diet. If I had to make a special treat, I would find something from the many Carnivore recipe choices. I DO NOT BUY, NOR EAT, ANY OF THE PRODUCTS BELOW.

Just a quick note — if you are wondering what you will use for your burgers, or other sandwiches you enjoy, try any of the variety of lettuces, like Romaine, that are, actually, very low in oxalates. A much better choice than any gluten-free bread.

PLEASE read through the ingredients when shopping gluten-free. Those companies can still hide "not so great" ingredients in there.

Pamela's All-Purpose Blend Flour (Artisan Blend) --  Great for pie crust!

Schar Table Crackers and Schar Ciabatta Rolls

Three Bakers -- https://threebakers.com/     (Very good breads with whole grains and seeds.)

Udi's  -- All of their breads, rolls, and pizza crusts are very good.  Most grocery stores and health food stores carry their products.

DeLand Bakery -- http://www.delandbakery.com/     (Breads are made with a millet base. They may be available at your local store, or you can order online.)

The Greater Knead -- https://www.thegreaterknead.com/     (This young lady makes the BEST bagels I have ever eaten. That is, until I became grain free! She is located in Philadelphia, PA.)

Absolutely Gluten Free -- http://absolutelygf.com/     (We have only tried their flatbread, which are crackers. The "Everything" flavor is good.

Blue Diamond Nut-Thins  (several varieties such as Almond, Pecan, etc.)

Namaste Foods "Spice Cake Mix" and "Chocolate Cake Mix"     (They have several varieties, but these two were our favorites.  Note: for the Spice Cake, try substituting 1/2 of the oil with applesauce)

Here are a few pastas we have used:

         -- Tinkyada (spaghetti, elbows, macaroni, penne, shells, spirals -- their spinach spaghetti is good)

         -- Jovial (spaghetti and angel hair)

         -- Ronzoni (spaghetti, penne, macaroni)

Cookies -- For the occasional cookie treat, there are lots of great cookies out there.  Personally, when we ate cookies, I'd make them myself. Please stay AWAY from almond flour! Almonds are super high in oxalates. Better yet, find a non-cookie recipe to make instead, if you want a sweet treat.