Gluten Free Groceries

The grocery store can be intimidating when shopping for gluten free food if you don't know the layout. Here are some tips that help me find food I can eat.

- Stick to the perimeter of the store. Your gluten free and healthiest options can be found here like fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, and dairy.

- Research the ingredients you need before you go to the store.

- Ask an employee if they have a gluten free section. This is where I find most of the gluten free substitutes like soy sauce, oats, bread, crackers, etc.

- Read the label. Most food will list allergens at the bottom of the ingredient list.

I try to not buy a lot of gluten free pasta, bread, and crackers because a lot these products are low in fiber and higher in calories. However, when I am craving these foods, here are some of my favorites:

- Mary's Gone Crackers

- Amy's Rice Mac & Cheese (I like to add broccoli and Tabasco smoky pepper sauce)

- Schar Baguette

- Glutino Gluten Free Chocolate Covered Pretzels

- Any brand of chickpea pasta. It's much more flavorful than rice pasta.