There are many food-items that have gluten-free alternatives and are widely available in most grocery stores. Remember, fresh foods that are minimally processed are a crucial part of a healthy gluten-free diet. While on a gluten-free diet, it is very important that you base your diet around fruits, and vegetables. Be wary of the fact that wheat-free does not necessarily mean gluten-free. as it may contain some other ingredient that is high on gluten content.
Here are a few substitutes that you can incorporate in your daily meal to make a healthy glute free meal.
Traditionally, wheat products such as pastas, breads, crackers, and other baked goods contain gluten. However, you can always buy substitutes that are a gluten-free version of the same products. Some of the examples include brown rice, multigrain bread that is gluten-free. You can always trade your traditional rice noodles or pastas with quinoa pasta.
Grains such as soy, quinoa, millet, buckwheat groats, flex, chia and nuts can also be used creatively to make healthy gluten free meals. If you are habituated of having cereals for breakfast in the morning, then there are cereals sold in stores that are gluten free. Watch out for cornflakes, puffed rice cereals as they may contain malt and flavoring extracts that contain gluten. Substitute regular milk with soy milk while you are having gluten-free cereals as soy milk is gluten free.
Oats are normally processed and harvested in the same equipment as wheat, hence they can get easily contaminated and can be more harmful if the person is suffering from celiac disease. Look for gluten-free label when buying products made from oats, including granola and granola bars.
Wheat is normally used as thickener in soups and sauces. Thus, look for canned soups that does not contain this but some other gluten free ingredient used as a thickener. Also look out for soups and sauces that are creamed as creamed soups and sauces are also loaded with gluten.
Stores nowadays sell processed fruits and vegetables that help increase their longevity so that you can store them for a longer period. Avoid them as they too contain gluten. Rely on fresh frozen fruits and vegetables as they are gluten free. Even when having smoothies, Make sure they are made out of fresh fruits.
If you enjoy hard liquors refrain from beer, lager and malt beverages as they contain gluten. You can still enjoy other hard drinks such as Wines, hard ciders are gluten free.
We are a coffee-drinking nation and every form of the beverage – decaf, regular, expresso, latte, cappuccino, macchiato and ristretto is consumed everyday by millions of us. It’s the first thing we need in the morning and the last (for some) after dessert. Black, with cream, with sugar, no sugar, flavored, each of us has a preference with regard to strength. Nespresso’s taken heed of this and given us a gift in a pod with the Nespresso capsules. Available in the regular Arabica and Robusta capsules, they have some amazing seasonal flavors as well.
Nespresso capsules are hermetically sealed in a capsule that holds 5-7 gms of coffee – enough for one serving of coffee. They offer five ranges in Ristretto (25ml), Espresso (40 ml), Lungo (110 ml), Decaffeinated (40 ml and 110 ml) or Flavored (40 ml).
The variations in Nespresso coffee capsules Ristretto range are:
Ristretto Origin – Made from South and Central American Arabicas, it has toasted flavors with cocoa notes and woody undertones.
Ristretto Origin India – A blend of the finest Arabicas with a smidgen of Robusta from Southern India, this full-bodied coffee has hints of spices.
Ristretto Intenso – A strong blend of South and Central American Robustas and Arabicas, the Ristretto Intenso is a full-bodied coffee with a creamy texture and peppery notes.
The variations in Nespresso coffee capsules Espresso range are:
Espresso Origin Brazil: A pure Arabica coffee, it has a mild sweet flavor.
Espresso Leggero: A blend of South American Arabicas and Robusta, it has smooth notes of cocoa and cereal.
Espresso Forte: Exclusively made from South and Central American Arabicas, it has an intensely roasted balance of espresso and fruity notes.
The variations of Nespresso coffee capsules Lungo range are:
Lungo Leggero: Lightly roasted East African, South and Central American Arabicas, with mild notes of jasmine is what makes up this delicious brew.
Lungo Forte: A complex mix of South and Central American Arabicas, this coffee has heavy roasted notes with a slight hint of fruit.
Lungo Origin Guatemala: A mix of Arabica and washed Gourmet Robusta coffee, Lungo Origin Guatemala is smooth and well balanced with dry and malty cereal notes.
The variations of Nespresso coffee capsules in the Decaffeinated range are:
Espresso Decaffeinato: Dark roasted South American Arabicas with a touch of Robusta enhances the cocoa flavors and roasted cereal undertones of this decaffeinated espresso.
Lungo Decaffeinato: This is a slightly more complex blend of separately roasted South American and East African Arabicas. It includes toasted cereal and sweet notes with subtle and floral hints of East African Arabicas.
The variations of Nespresso coffee capsules Flavored range are:
Espresso Vanilla: This silky-flavored coffee is the result of a base of Espresso Forte, which is a complex and heavily-roasted blend of South and Central American Arabicas and a slightly caramelized aroma of vanilla. Espresso Caramel: On a base of Espresso Forte, this complex and intensely roasted blend made from South and Central American Arabicas has the sweetness of caramel.
Here are a few easy and healthy recipe ideas that are both quick to make and light to digest on hot summer days. With very few ingredients, the preparation of these recipes is a breeze. So go on, enjoy these easy, healthy recipes that are brimming with nutrition and taste heavenly too!
Greek Cucumber Rolls
Ingredients (Serves 2)
Directions
This is popular among easy and healthy recipes. Slice cucumber into thin flat strips using a vegetable peeler and arrange them in slices of two on a clean tray. Smear the hummus on top of each slice, then toss some feta cheese, black olives and cut tomatoes on each of the cucumber strips. Squeeze a little lemon juice and sprinkle some finely chopped dill and cilantro. Finally, roll the strips, serve the Greek cucumber rolls and see them being gobbled up by the young and old alike!
Flavorful fettuccine pasta with vegetables
Ingredients (Serves 2)
Directions
Cook the fettuccine pasta according to the directions on the label. In a thick bottomed pan, heat the olive oil and sauté the chopped garlic and shallots. After about a minute or so, add the other vegetables along with salt and toss them gently for a few minutes. The vegetables must cook and be crunchy at the same time. When they are done, add the cooked pasta, Parmesan cheese, and some freshly ground black pepper to it and mix well. Serve this flavorful fettuccine pasta with vegetables for lunch or dinner as a filling, yet light meal.
Sunshine juice
Ingredients (Serves 2)
Direction
Squeeze juice from the oranges and blend the strawberries in a juicer. Then in a pitcher, take the orange juice, strawberry juice, and chilled water together and mix well. Refresh yourself with this yummy sunshine juice with ice cubes on a hot day.