Just because you eat gluten free does not mean that your Thanksgiving dinner can't be amazing! I've rounded up fantastic recipes from my favorite bloggers around the web to create the perfect menu for a Gluten Free Thanksgiving. I've included an image for every recipe, and they're organized by category to simplify your search. Enjoy your dinner!
Rice (white, brown, red, wild, & arborio), polenta, grits, and quinoa are all gluten free and great for sides, but more obvious examples include sweet potatoes, white potatoes, yams and every vegetable imaginable.
Most corn, brown rice and quinoa are whole grains that can be used as substitutes for grains that contain gluten. There are also many packaged gluten free baking mixes, so try some to find your favorite. Many of these other grains can be effectively used as substitutes for bread.
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.
Eliminating gluten is the only way to treat celiac disease, an allergic reaction to gluten that damages the lining of the small intestine. However, as part of a new diet fad, many people are going gluten-free to lose weight.
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.
If you are buying a pre-made turkey or pre-made turkey breasts, make sure you read all the ingredients. It may contain gluten-containing broth, gravy and/or gluten-containing stuffing inside. Don't like a turkey or don't want to risk it?
Surprisingly, a gluten-free diet is similar to a traditionally healthy diet—few fancy foods are required. "Fill up your plate with naturally wholesome gluten-free foods, such as vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts, seeds, fish and lean meat," says Begun.
Celiac disease is an illness caused by an immune reaction to eating gluten. Gluten is a protein found in foods containing wheat, barley or rye. If you have celiac disease, eating gluten triggers an immune response to the gluten protein in your small intestine.
Avoid all products with barley, rye, triticale (a cross between wheat and rye), farina, graham flour, semolina, and any other kind of flour, including self-rising and durum, not labeled gluten-free. Be careful of corn and rice products.
Regular stuffing (cooked inside the turkey) and dressing (made in a pan) start with dried cubes of bread, typically made with gluten. Gluten-free bread, however, is a perfectly acceptable substitute when you make your own!
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Introduction: My name is Gregorio Kreiger, I am a tender, brainy, enthusiastic, combative, agreeable, gentle, gentle person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.
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