We B Gluten Free

I find this a fun and easy meal. Lots of options, both home cooking and portable. With a teenager there needs to be a meal that can be quick, packed for school and filling. If I haven't said it, caution needs to be given to CALORIES in food. Much of the gluten free foods that are pre-made tend to have a higher carb, fat and calorie count. A mindful eye on these as you navigate the day will certainly help prevent weight gain, the complaint I hear most often from my adult Celiac friends and have observed in my son who gained 70 pounds in 4 months! Yikes. So what might a gluten free menu look like for breakfast? Following are a few or our favorite hot meal menus and a couple of pack and carry meals to consider. Also, there is that eating out thing. A few suggestions for ordering off the menu! There is much opportunity for creativity. As for cooking, if you liked it before, you can make it now.....with a change in an ingredient or two. Not a "loss" but a change.:-) ...

Finally, WHERE'S THE BEEF? I heard it rumbling in the background. Got all the "supporting" elements, even have dessert, but no protein to be found. Not forgotten, but saved the best for last?! Anyway, this is a relatively easy category if you keep a few basic things in mind. Deli and Dogs:  Many sandwich meats, hot dogs, bacon, sausages and the likes have fillers. These can include wheat or malt, occasionally barley. Whether it is to give it flavor, texture or enhanced appearance, it is there hidden in the ingredient list. My favorite line of sandwich meats and cheeses is Boar's Head. The product line boasts it's always been gluten free including hot dogs. And there is a tremendous variety of lean healthy choices. If you do not have Boar's Head, be sure to ask to see ingredient labels prior to slicing or purchasing. That is one bad tummy ache that will sneak up on you! Boar's Head Brand There are other products you will find as well. I love Hebrew N...