Tips To Living Gluten Free

When my son was diagnosed with Celiac disease, I thought to myself, how will I do this.  Having another child who isn't gluten free and a husband, I was up to the challenge.  As you know I am a Registered Dietitian, this helped alot.  Many people make their house gluten free, but that could be costly and is not necessary.  Let's face it, gluten tastes good. 

To start designate a freezer, refrigerator and cabinet section that is gluten free.  This will help limit cross contamination.  Can your family enjoy gluten free brownies and cake, yes.  Most people will not even know its gluten free.  Sectioning off sections will help keep gluten free food from being contaminated with gluten. 

A definite is a new gluten free toaster.  It is nearly impossible to get all the gluten crumbs out, so label it, and only gluten free bread should go in there. 

If there are leftovers, label them gluten free and put on shelf that is gluten free in refrigerator.  Then you never have to second guess if it is gluten free.

As for cookware, I would suggest a separate one for pasta and rice.  Try to get one with a collander attached, so again no cross contamination.  I would also suggest a separate baking stone if heating up pizza.  Other wise just wash well pots and pans. 

With a little work, it all comes along, soon its second nature and not a big deal.