Things You'll Need:
- Baking supplies
- Internet
- Taste testers
- An open mind
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Step 1
First, don't panic! When you first find out you have a gluten allergy or intolerance, your first thoughts might be "I'll never be able to have _______ again!" This really isn't the case. There are tons of delicious desserts like fudgy brownies, soft cookies and even GF pie shells on the market. And breads that are so tender and moist you won't even miss the wheat.
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Step 2
There are a lot of great GF products in supermarkets or natural food stores these days. You can find already prepared items like breads, cereals, frozen dinners, and more in your local grocery store. Many of these products are also available online. A quick search on Google will bring up many results, like the Gluten Free Mall (www.glutenfreemall.com) or Glutenfree.com (www.glutenfree.com). Another option is to make your own foods at home. This isn't hard! Many sites offer free recipes. Check out www.celiac.com, or www.glutenfreegirl.blogspot.com for some incredibly tasty recipes. While making your own food can require some additional baking ingredients to start with, it's really not any more work than baking traditional foods.
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Step 3
This third step is probably the most important. Keep an open mind! Make a list of all the foods you CAN still enjoy. Browse the message boards on some of the sites listed above to connect with others who are GF. And most of all, remember that a GF life isn't a life sentence. There's a lot of delicious, nutritious, GF food out there waiting for you.
