Though my Instagram is full of gluten free food that I have tried throughout the US, I do not eat out every day or live off of restaurants and fast food. In fact, I eat pretty plainly and have a simple diet. I try not to overcomplicate things during the work week and focus on good quality foods to nourish my body. Every now and then we will enjoy a night out during the week at a local sushi spot, or a fast food restaurant such as in-n-out. But, for the most part, I try to implement fruit, veggies, protein, etc into my diet each week and treat myself on the weekends.
Here are gluten free food staples that I eat each week that supply and nourish my body.
Carbs
I love carbs! (Healthy carbs, of course.) Healthy carbs fuel your brain and provide the body with energy. Furthermore, with the right amount of carbs, you can build muscle while weightlifting. I always have some type of healthy carb with each meal. A majority of the time it is white rice. You can make a lot of rice in a short amount of time that will last the entire week. Otherwise, I will choose an alternative. I normally have the following gluten free carbs in my pantry:
- White rice
- Gluten free protein pasta
- Siete Tortillas
- Corn tortillas
- Beans
- Sweet potatoes
- Gluten free oats
- Gluten free bread
- Siete Chips
Protein
If you are interested in physical fitness, you already know the importance of protein intake. It helps build and recover muscles, thus giving you a more curvy, or muscular look. There are many ways to ensure you are getting enough protein. Every now and then I will switch it up, but here is what I currently have stocked up for protein intake:
- Eggs
- Ground turkey
- Ground bison
- Salmon
- Chicken
- Plain greek yogurt
- Garden of Life Raw Organic Protein
- Gluten free protein pasta
Seasonings for your protein
Many people will submerge their protein source in seasoning or sauces. We are all guilty of it (Yes, I find myself doing it too.) But a lot of seasonings, sauces, and dressings are full of salt, sugar, and/or fat. Here are gluten free, healthy alternatives to throw on your ground turkey, chicken, salmon, etc.
- Siete seasoning
- Siete sauces
- G Hughes Sugar-free and Gluten-free sauces
- Gluten Free Riega Seasoning
- Gluten free amino acid soy sauce
The above-mentioned brands have great options for sauces and seasonings and are on the healthier side. Since they are low in sodium, I will add a bit of garlic salt, if necessary. I don’t normally find myself buying from other brands when it comes to seasonings and sauces.
Vegetables and Fruit
It can be tough to implement vegetables and fruit into your diet if you aren’t a fan. I try very hard to do so and sometimes find myself forgetting. Here is what I buy to make things easier.
- California blend frozen vegetables
- Apples
- Bananas
- Pineapples
- Frozen fruit
- Kimchi
- Beans
- Corn
Buy a frozen bag of vegetables in bulk to make things easier. I will cook them while preparing my week’s worth of lunch and throw them in each meal. I love fruit so I find myself eating plenty of fruit each day. I will make gluten free oats with frozen fruit and eat the fresh fruit plain, or with my greek yogurt. Yum!
I also always have Kimchi in our fridge. I personally love Kimchi but have learned that not many people do. It is also great for your digestive tract, which we all need as celiacs, and has many health benefits. I enjoy it with my salmon or chicken and have seen a lot of people have a small dish of Kimchi as a side.
And that’s it! Pretty simple and straightforward. I stick to healthy, basic food each week and treat myself on the weekends. Follow me on Instagram and let me know what you will be trying!
