Looking for gluten-free, gut-friendly staples to stock your pantry? Here are five great ones to start with! These are versatile, delicious, and ready to support your gut health. 1. Beans There are so many types of beans that you’re bound to find one you enjoy. As a staple in the gut-friendly pantry, beans are a…
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Basic Chia Pudding
Recently I wrote about 15 ways to increase fiber on a gluten-free diet, and one of them was to snack on chia pudding. Chia seeds are high in omega-3 fatty acids, minerals, and FIBER. You can throw them in smoothies or baked goods, or mix them together with a milk of choice to make chia…
15 Ways to Increase Fiber on a Gluten-Free Diet
Gluten-free diets are notoriously low in fiber. Many gluten-free products, especially packaged items such as crackers, breads, baked goods, and flours tend to be lower in fiber than their gluten-containing alternatives. Fiber feeds our gut microbes, who turn around to keep our gut lining healthy, balance our immune system, and decrease inflammation. Fiber also helps…
Tips for Low Iron Levels (plus a high-iron recipe)
Celiacs, especially when newly diagnosed, are very prone to nutrient deficiencies due to how gluten causes damage to the small intestine (where nutrient absorption SHOULD occur). Iron is one of the most common. In fact, unexplained iron deficiency anemia is a major sign of celiac disease and often a clue that helps people get screened…
Morning Glory Muffins (made from an unusual grain)
Have you ever eaten a pastry or muffin and felt just as hungry as you were before? These Gluten-Free Morning Glory Muffins are quite the opposite. They’re both delicious and super satisfying due to the grain they’re made out of… teff! Teff is a gluten-free, ancient grain originating from Africa. It’s high in fiber, protein,…