The thought switching over to a gluten-free diet can be very overwhelming. It seems like gluten is in everything. One of the biggest challenges is that most people aren't clear which grains contain gluten and which ones do not. Once you have this distinction clear it is easier to get a handle on the whole concept of gluten-free eating.
Most people already know that wheat contains gluten but there are a number of other grains to watch out for as well. Most conventional packaged foods contain one ore more of the gluten containing grains. There are a lot of gluten-free alternatives available to replace your usual staples.
In general, whole grains are ideal. It's important to remember even if a product is gluten-free it doens't necessarily mean it is healthy. Label reading is just as important with gluten-free foods as it is with conventional foods.
I've put together a list of the most commonly know grains and separated them into two groups. The first list of grains all contain gluten so if you are trying to begin a gluten-free diet you should avoid these grains. The second list is a group of grains that are safe to eat on a gluten-free diet.
. Fill each cup to the edge of the paper with batter. Bake for 25 minutes. Makes approximately 24 muffins.
because they have good ingredients and are very satisfying. Some flavors are healthier then others and some have a little more sugar then I would like but the biggest problem with them is the price. Once in a while when we are on the go we do buy these but to buy them on a regular basis gets a little too expensive. I decided to try to make my own and it turns out I like my version even better.
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