It can be very hard when you’re first told that gluten must be removed from your life. A lot of your life will have to be rearranged, but here are some tips to help you along the way.
• Don’t rush grocery shopping. In the beginning this will take much longer than usual, but it is important to read through all ingredients carefully.
• Make sure your kitchen is entirely gluten free. For some households this may be too difficult, but do your best not to use anything that might contain gluten contaminates when cooking and baking gluten free. It is important to dedicate special kitchen supplies for gluten-free cooking. You may also want to have separate kitchen utensils such as sponges, toasters (a dedicated gluten-free toaster is highly recommended), sifters, bread machines , etc.
• If you share a kitchen with gluten eating family members, it is a good idea to store their food products separately from your gluten-free products, and to clean off all surfaces before you prepare your gluten-free food . Dedicating gluten-free cupboards and refrigerator shelves is a great way to start.
• When dining out it is always important to find out what safety precautions the restaurant uses to avoid cross-contamination, and to make sure all the ingredients in your food are gluten-free.
• Be wary of cross contamination in your bathroom. There are many products in your bathroom to watch out for as many body products contain wheat and/or hidden gluten ingredients. Many gluten-free body products are not labeled gluten-free, so it is important to read ingredient labels carefully and check with the manufacturer if necessary.
• Some medications and supplements can contain gluten. Read the ingredients and check with your pharmacist and/or the manufacturer to find out if your prescriptions, vitamins and supplements are gluten-free.
• Make your pets gluten free. You never know when you will get an unexpected kiss on the lips from your pet, so it doesn't hurt to have them go gluten free too!
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