Every once in a while, I feel a little overwhelmed by the amount of literature out there on eating gluten-free. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing (we’re so lucky to live in an age where so many writers, bloggers, and chefs are concerned with gluten-free eating), but not all blogs and recipes are made equal! Here are some blogs, books, and websites that I’ve found helpful when starting out as a gluten-free eater. It’s an ever expanding list, so stay tuned.
Blogs
Gluten Free on a Shoestring: http://glutenfreeonashoestring.com
This is a beautiful blog that focuses on teaching you how to create delicious gluten-free baked goods without going bankrupt (this is definitely I’ve been struggling to figure out!). While it’s relatively easy to convert many delicious cooking recipes to gluten free versions, baking is a whole other beast. This blog gives some good basic information on the importance of mixing new flours, but its real strength is the variety of baking recipes it provides.
Gluten-Free Goddess: http://glutenfreegoddess.blogspot.com/
This blog has some great tips on techniques and things to remember when living and cooking gluten-free. Aesthetically and organizationally, the blog seems like something you might click away from if you’re sensitive to design, but keep searching! There are some good tips (listed on the left side of the site if you scroll down a bit) on gluten-free baking and living. The recipes look pretty good also, although I haven’t tried any yet.
Books
Practical Paleo is the book that finally set me on the right track. After google-searching a handful of things that led me to the conclusion that I had a leaky gut (see the About section for a better description), I went straight to my local Barnes and Nobel to see if there were any cookbooks on Specific Carbohydrate/GAPS/Paleo Diets. This was the gem that I found. Not only does the book have quite a few easy recipes to help get you started, but it’s also half text book; the first 80 pages or so cover the basic science behind basic nutrition, with an entire chapter dedicated to explaining how leaky gut develops! It was a great resource for helping me to understand what was going on inside of my body and what to expect from the changes in my diet.
This book also features a 30-Day Leaky Gut Meal Plan with 3 recipes a day that help you heal your gut. Be aware, these recipes are not as restricted as my diet is at the moment. Some of them include nightshades and other things that I’ve eliminated from my diet. You’ll need to tailor any recipes the book has to offer to suit your needs, but the first section of the book offers a great lesson on how to identify what works for you. I can’t recommend this book enough as a starting book!
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