Here’s a great shopping list from Crystal Champagne of CrystalFit if you are looking to reduce or eliminate gluten from your diet. (Editors note: when changing your diet, we recommend you seek the advice of your physician.)
FRESH PRODUCE
All fresh fruit, All fresh vegetables, Fresh herbs and spices
OILS
Vegetable, canola and olive oils, Shortenings
FROZEN
Plain frozen fruits and vegetables, Gluten free Ice creams & sherbets, Gluten-free frozen breads & muffins
REFRIGERATOR SECTION
All Milks, cream, whipping cream, Gluten free cheeses, Butter, Margarine, Yogurts, Cottage cheese, Sour cream, Cream cheese, Eggs,Tofu, 100% fruit juices
PACKAGES, CANS
Canned fruits and vegetables, Applesauce, Cranberry sauce, Canned beans and lentils, Canned fish, Organic packaged soups, Gluten-free pastas
SNACKS
Rice cakes & crackers, Soy crisps, Popcorn, corn chips,dried fruits
MEATS AND FISH
Preferably organic; beef and poultry, fish and shellfish (For anything prepackaged or pre wrapped, check labels for additives)
GRAINS, SEEDS, AND STARCHES
Quinoa, Rice, Buckwheat, Chickpeas, Flax, Sunflower seeds, Cornstarch, Potato starch
CONDIMENTS
Vinegars (but not malt vinegar) for Mustard, Ketchup, Horseradish, Jams and jellies check the labels because gluten is often found in these products
BREAKFAST FOODS
Cream of Rice cereal, Puffed rice, puffed corn, Gluten-free cereals (my favourite is Organic Buckwheat porridge) Gluten-free frozen waffles
BAKING SUPPLIES
Sugar, Salt and pepper, Herbs and spices, Evaporated or condensed milk, Corn meal, Tapioca, Baking soda, Baking powder, Gluten-free flours (one of the best I have found to date is Quinoa flour) Baking chocolate, Cocoa
BEVERAGES
Coffee and Tea (check the gluten-free on flavored coffees and teas), Soft drinks, Fruit juice
NUTS AND BEANS
Dried beans and peas, Plain nuts, Peanut butter, Almond butter, Cashew butter
When in doubt, the best place to go shopping is at a specialty food store where they have gluten free foods listed and easily displayed.
Crystal Champagne specializes in helping people of all walks of life be it corporate or elite athletes reach their personal best and health objectives through individually designed programs and group training. She gets her inspiration by helping others achieve their personal fitness goals. Her motto is to work hard so you can play hard. She believes in leading by example and enjoys a well balanced life of exercise, diet, fun and maintaining a positive attitude towards life. Crystal is known for her creativity and ability to generate new and exciting workout programs tailored for every individual. Her goal is to help clients achieve a healthy lifestyle while avoiding the pitfalls of monotony.
If you would like to book a personal training session or group class please contact Crystal at crystalfitness.net