According to the Celiac Disease Foundation, one out of 133 people are affected with celiac disease. Celiac Disease is an autoimmune condition where those affected have toxic reactions to gluten, preventing food from absorbing properly and causing damage to the small intestine. The only treatment for celiac disease is a gluten-free diet. Gluten is the name for certain proteins found in wheat, barley, rye and triticale. Due to the increased awareness of celiac disease and the need for gluten-free diets, many commercial food companies are offering gluten-free alternatives.
General Mills Chex Cereals
Made from rice or corn, Chex offers five flavor choices of gluten-free cereals. Along with being gluten free, one serving of Chex cereal has less than 10 grams of sugar and contains 8 grams of whole grains. Some flavor examples are Rice Chex, Honey Nut Chex and Cinnamon Chex. Eat cereal with milk or use as an ingredient to make interesting gluten-free snacks and desserts.
Blue Diamond Nut Thins
Nut Thins are baked crackers loaded with almonds. Each serving contains 3 grams of protein and are gluten free. Nut Thins come in eight flavors like barbeque, cheddar cheese and hazelnut. These can be eaten alone or with a favorite spread.
Bisquick Gluten Free
Bisquick is an ingredient used in baking and cooking, recipes include pancakes, biscuits and waffles. Originally made from wheat flour, Bisquick is also available in rice flour for those looking for a gluten-free alternative. Bisquick Gluten Free is made from rice flour, so it cannot be substituted in original Bisquick recipes. The Bisquick website has tips and tricks for using Bisquick Gluten Free successfully.
Jones Dairy Farm All-Natural Golden Brown Light Sausage and Rice Links
Along with being gluten free, Jones Dairy Farm All-Natural Golden Brown Sausage Links only have five ingredients; pork, cooked rice, water, salt and spices. Jones Dairy Farm offers 50 gluten-free products.
Bob's Red Mill Quick Cooking Oats
Packaged in a gluten-free facility and tested to ensure the absence of gluten, Bob's Red Mills Quick Cooking Oats are another gluten-free choice. This allows someone with celiac disease to eat a bowl of oatmeal, homemade granola bars or homemade oatmeal cookies without worry, as some oats have the possibility of being contaminated with gluten. Bob's Red Mill offers a variety of gluten-free flours and grains.
