It seems ridiculous how much I love things like doughnuts, cookies and cake. I have diabetes for crying out loud!
For the record, I can totally eat sweets even though I have diabetes. Having Type 1 means I need to give a proportionate amount of insulin for the carbohydrates I consume. I cannot make my diabetes go away by eating less sugar. Consider yourself informed.
So… I do love a good doughnut. I told Jeremy I have plans to make a drive to Krispy Kreme in Omaha just for the heck of it. However, that’ll have to wait as I’m going to clear my system of baked goods for a time as I go gluten-free. I’ve done this once before—for a 30 days stint—and it’s time to go for it again. We’re choosing healthier options in the Tredway household this summer. Yay for us!
If you have a gluten-free product you really love, share it in the comments section.
10 Comments
bobw Jun 5, 2013 12:34 PM
do you have a gluten sensitivity? I’m having a hard time understanding why you’d do it for just a brief period of time? there’s nothing inherently bad with gluten, unless your tummy hates it, right?
bobw Jun 5, 2013 12:36 PM
and my favorite GF foods are fruits, veggies, rice, fish, sweet potatoes, and chocolate :-) most of the “fake” gluten stuff is gross, and/or expensive.
Rebecca Jun 5, 2013 12:44 PM
Avoiding gluten has proven to be a positive change for many folks with autoimmune issues (I have two). While I didn’t find that it helped with joint pain, the boundaries of being g-f are really helpful for me to eat healthier and avoid refined sugars. Not eating baked goods is probably my biggest battle! G-f is a nice kickstart to me choosing healthier options.
Joie Meador Jun 5, 2013 1:04 PM
Crispin is a yummy gf cider :)! As for the gf products…I am not sure that there are things that I would recommend that are healthier…but I have enjoyed Bob’s Red Mill GF pizza dough mix. Polenta is a good option for something when you get tired of rice and quinoa.
Sarah M Jun 5, 2013 1:32 PM
I always wondered about the diabetes + sugar thing. I am informed now :)
Rudi’s gf multigrain bread. Freezer/health section (at Hyvee, that I know of). Don’t even bother spending any of your money on anything else bread-wise. This one tastes normal when toasted and it’s “big” You’ll know what I mean by this, later.
Also, there is a gf bakery on the north side of town that is TOTALLY worth the drive. Cookies, donuts, and teh most amazing cinn. rolls EVER. I want to say north 40thish & ….ugh. I can’t remember. Eazy Eatz.
Sarah M
Sarah O. Jun 5, 2013 3:28 PM
i appreciate this, RT! i have a ridiculous love for a good donut/scone/etc with a cup of strong coffee. it’s a simple bliss. i’d totally drive to omaha for a good donut moment. :)
while i’m not going totally gluten-free, i’ve lately been laying off the carbs (and just trying to be way more conscious about when/how much i consume them) because there’s plenty of weight gain coming from elsewhere these last months of pregnancy and i can be consuming lots of things more beneficial than just extra carbs. :)
all of this to say, it’s hard! i have realized just how much i LOVE all baked goods. i respect your gluten-free venture!
Jen Jun 5, 2013 7:52 PM
We always have corn tortillas in a pinch for Kat. You can make little pizzas with them, quesadillas, put cheese and meat in them and grill both sides like a sandwich quesadilla…you can buy them in bulk at Super Saver.
Sarah M Jun 5, 2013 8:06 PM
Oh, btw, wanted to mention that Udi’s is different than RUDI’s…(kinda ridic, I know). Rudi’s is the good one, Udi’s (almost same price) is not the best.
It’s confusing if you don’t know what you’re looking for.
Sarah M
bobw Jun 6, 2013 9:57 AM
ah that makes sense. and I suppose it depends on your approach, but I’ve found that forsaking the “fake” stuff makes it easier to kick (but harder to live, in many ways). you just lose your taste for it eventually. otherwise you’re always teasing yourself. but I’m sure there’s lots of ways to cope. my advice: get a good rice cooker :-)
Julie Jun 10, 2013 6:32 AM
I went GF about a year ago, and while I do miss eating the fresh-from-the-oven bread I make for my family, I feel so much better without it (I get severe joint pain and generally feel unwell).
Like many other commenters, I think it’s easier to stick with naturally GF foods instead of substitutes. And my favorite GF food? Ice cream! Eat your heart out!