Many people with gluten intolerance give up their favorite foods because they think they have no other choice. But you do have options. There are a lot of substitutions you can make in your favorite recipes to turn them into delicious and gluten free foods.

The biggest enemy of gluten intolerant people is wheat flour, and there are a lot of great choices for wheat flour substitutions. An easy one is corn products. Cornmeal can be used in lieu of flour when you’re making a gluten free dish that requires flouring or breading meat or fish. And when a sauce or gravy recipe requires flour as a thickening agent, use corn starch instead to keep things gluten free. Just be sure to pay attention to proportions in the recipe. Corn starch is also good for pie fillings or puddings to thicken or soak up moisture. Other great flour substitutes are rice flour, tapioca flour and sorghum flour. We offer all of these gluten free foods online for your shopping convenience.

If you think that only being able to eat gluten free foods means your pasta days are over, think again! Pasta is being made with tasty gluten free substitutes like quinoa flour. Quinoa is a little seed that resembles couscous and is native to South America. It is a gem among gluten free foods because it is so versatile. In its whole form it can take the place of rice pilaf or bulgur wheat and makes a great alternative if you’re bored with plain old rice. Even better, it’s lower in carbohydrates than regular rice, so it’s a great option for gluten intolerant people who are trying to watch their carbs. We have a good selection of quinoa products online- just search “quinoa”.

Gluten free foods don’t have to be boring, and you don’t have to stop eating your favorite meals just because they’re made with wheat. There are a lot of easy substitutes you can use and a good number of websites and cookbooks that can help you along. And Free From Market can provide you with all the supplies you’ll need.