Gluten free meals are prescribed by professionals for people afflicted with celiac disease, a skin condition known as dermatitis herpetiformis as well as wheat allergies. Gluten, though primarily associated with wheat, is also a component of other grains such as barley, rye and malts. Oats may also be included in the list of prohibited food in certain cases although the doctors seem to be divided in their opinion. Wheat allergy is one of the primary allergies that affect Americans making it necessary for them to shun gluten products. There are quite a few choices available today when it comes to opting for a gluten free meal. Let us see how we can avoid gluten and consume nutritious foods all at the same time.

Gluten Free Breakfast

• Rice crispies or gluten free organic cereals bought from specialty stores along with milk.
• Waffles made according to special gluten free recipes, that abound on the Internet.
• Eggs cooked according to your choice will help you to add protein to your diet.
• Grilled sausages are another option that would keep you energized, as you get ready to face the day.
• Pancakes made with gluten free flour and served with a drizzling of maple syrup works wonders when it comes to enhancing your mood.
• Half a grape fruit or an assortment of colorful berries will definitely give you a high as you complete your breakfast.

Gluten Free Lunch

• Lentil Soup served with a dash of limejuice is a nutritious way of starting your main meal of the day.
• Stir-fried Thai rice noodles with vegetables and meat or seafood can make a complete meal in itself.
• Devilled eggs or a plate Greek quinoa salad can serve as ideal side dishes or appetizers if you need to stick to a gluten free diet.
• Frozen yoghurt is a tasty dessert all right but dipping strawberries in gooey chocolate fondue make the idea of lunch even more tempting. Just make sure that your fondue mix remains free of gluten and you will find it difficult to resist a burp at the end of the mid day meal.

Gluten Free Dinner

• Risotto with coconut curry topping can help you get a taste of the exotic. Don’t you feel that it is an advantage to be unable to eat gluten products now?
• Ham frittata with corn can be a wonderful accompaniment to the Italian main dish if you just substitute the flour used for baking with a gluten free variety.
• Poached tuna or barbequed salmon served on a bed of lettuce with a dash of limejuice.
• Flourless cakes or fruit salads served with clotted cream can make you loathe to bid adieu to the dinner table.

There is no dearth of choices when it comes to gluten free meals. All you have to do is to inquire and read food labels carefully and you will be able to satisfy yourself with the most delicious food that might make your friends see green.

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