We all know that facing this difficult time together is strengthening us more for the future. Where the whole nation is quarantined with a lockdown of 21 days, we are finding ways to stay fit and active in this Covid-19 pandemic. Its swingeing effect is swallowing many and we are still trapped in the realm of incertitude, when will it come to an end. Henceforth, it is extremely important for us to take care of ourselves while spending the whole day at our homes. Eating spicy, saucy, delicious and junk right now is not going to help you stay fit as a fiddle. Also, when you are struck with the monotony of your home-made dishes then, it’s a call of the hour to change your taste buds for relaxation. Gluten is a group of proteins found in certain grains like wheat, barley, rye. Although it is safe for most of the people, those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity must avoid it to prevent adverse health effects. Those with non-celiac gluten sensitivity should also avoid it to be saved from bloating, stomach pain and diarrhea. Here, we sum up a list of gluten-free food items that will not only help you to have a healthy body and mind but will also prepare your immune system to be robust at this time of crisis.
If you want to take the hunger-break with nutritious whole grains then go for these gluten-free ones such as brown rice, wild rice, buckwheat, quinoa, sorghum, tapioca, millet, amaranth, arrowroot, teff and oats. These grains can be consumed through products like bread, pasta, crackers, baked goods, cereals, and snack foods. Next in the pipeline, go for the fresh fruits and vegetables such as grapefruit, oranges, bananas, apples, berries, peaches, pears, cruciferous veggies like broccoli, cauliflower, greens like kale, spinach, Swiss chard, starchy vegetables like corn, potato, and squash, bell peppers, mushrooms, carrots, onions, radishes and green beans which are totally free from hydrolyzed wheat protein, modified starch food, malt and maltodextrin. You can also have gluten-free proteins such as nuts, seeds, legumes like beans, lentils, peas, peanuts, and traditional soy foods like tempeh, tofu, edamame, etc. If you are a non-vegetarian then, food items in this category such as red meat including fresh beef, pork, lamb and bison, seafoods like fresh fish, scallops, shellfish and poultry like fresh chicken and turkey are absolute yes. Gluten free dairy products like milk, butter, ghee, cottage cheese, cream, cheese, yoghurt and sour cream are other essentials for your body. Apart from these, you need the fats and oils to cook your ingredients well. Therefore, you can go for items such as butter, ghee, olive oil, avocado oil, coconut oil, vegetable and seed oils including sesame oil, canola oil and sunflower oil.
