Gluten Free Grocery Shopping
It's been five years since I first found out gluten was the cause of my medical issues, so I would love to help others in any way I can. I thought hard today about what topics would be most helpful to cover for those just starting out and decided grocery shopping may be a good place to begin. Walking into a grocery store and knowing you won't be able to buy your usual items is an uncomfortable feeling. You know you need to revise your shopping list, but with what?? I'll do my best to answer that question here.
One thing I learned when I was an active Wildtree representative is that it is healthier to shop the perimeter of the store. Start at the produce section, continue on to the meats, and end at the dairy section. Products in the middle of the store are usually processed/gluten containing foods. One challenge, yet benefit, with this diet is that you are often forced to eat healthier foods prepared from scratch. I certainly incorporate more vegetables, fruits, and protein…
One thing I learned when I was an active Wildtree representative is that it is healthier to shop the perimeter of the store. Start at the produce section, continue on to the meats, and end at the dairy section. Products in the middle of the store are usually processed/gluten containing foods. One challenge, yet benefit, with this diet is that you are often forced to eat healthier foods prepared from scratch. I certainly incorporate more vegetables, fruits, and protein…
