It seems every month I am discovering a new food allergy attacking my gut biome. I am getting nervous that my next step is going to be to axe the gluten.
I am already lactose-intolerant. Most acidic things as well (i.e. tomatoes, pineapple, onion family including garlic). The latest is animal fat, no more lamb, oxtail, ribs, or ribeye steaks.
I’m fairly diverse and I’d call myself an accomplished home cook. I typically eat pretty well rounded I would say. No breakfast, or maybe a swig of kefir. Sandwiches for lunch everyday. Not big on sweets. No soda, lots of water. Dinner of meat and rice, with a side of sauteed veg is a typical easy night. I’ll make my own pasta, stews and soups are fairly regular too. Try to eat one vegetarian dinner a week.
Is there any hope to have anything good left if I was forced to cut out gluten as well? Or am i doomed to blandness?
Does anyone have any foody websites they visit with such dietary restrictions? It seems i can’t find anything quite niche enough that doesn’t go full vegan (I understand I have to substitute some things myself in any recipes. But when 80%< is substituted I don’t think that counts as following the recipe)
Or is there any cuisine in particular that seems to be easier to make gluten free?
Just looking for help in general here, any advice.
To be honest, most gluten-containing items that I can think of are quite bland and are used to “carry” less bland foods- pasta on its own is bland, the flavour is in the sauce.
During my gluten-free years I just found other “carriers” for my flavourful items. Rice is a great example. Potatoes are another. Oatmeal bread is another. I haven’t tried gluten-free pasta in 15 years, but I understand it’s improved greatly since I needed it.
For inspiration, I’d look up recipes for those with Coelaic disease (spelled Celiac by Americans). Another common search term is “GF”. Gluten free lifestyles are so popular these days, the Internet is flooded with ideas and recipes.
Okay i feel really dumb now… rice and potatoes are gluten free?! Idk i just thought rice was rather wheat like, and potatoes are so starchy. That makes me less opposed to making the switch need be.
Gluten is a protein found in many grains, especially wheat. It is not in rice or potatoes.