As some of you may know, I have Celiac disease, which means I cannot eat gluten. Seven years ago when I was diagnosed, I thought the world was collapsing. There are plenty of things I had to give up: beer, bread, soy sauce – the list goes on forever.
But now, as it turns out, eating gluten-free has never been easier. Seeing some of the things my elders would have to use as substitutes makes me feel incredibly grateful! It took a lot of time and effort to get used to this new lifestyle and I assure you, you can too. With some cookbooks and a little encouragement, going gluten-free is easy.
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One thing my mother told me was “learn to love the new and try not to replace the old.” This isn’t to say you cannot enjoy your old favorites – like a big old plate of spaghetti. There are plenty of gluten-free alternatives, but just understand it is new. Take a look at these various newly released gluten free cookbooks to get started.
I remember when I started going gluten-free – I felt under-prepared. With Gluten-Free Meal Prep Cookbook: 12 Weekly Plans and Recipes for Ready-to-Go Meals beginning your week will be trouble-free. With 90 recipes and a 12 week prep plan, you’re going to be taken care of. This will be enough to help you get on your feet. Plus, this is exclusively a gluten-free cookbook. There are no other eliminations.
I did a deep dive with the The Whole Smiths Real Food Every Day: Healthy Recipes to Keep Your Family Happy Throughout the Week cookbook on Cookbook Divas if you’re interested in more details. Basically, this is a fantastic cookbook. Not only for those who want to start eating gluten-free, but also healthier. This cookbook combines health and convenience for a worry-free transition.
Combining two diets together has become a fairly popular thing, especially since they’re so fluid. The Keto Cooking for Healing and Weight Loss: 80 Delicious Low-Carb, Grain- and Dairy-Free Recipes cookbook may seem complex, but author Vivica Menegaz is right there to guide you on your journey. It’s perfect for those who want calculated results. Whether it’s weight loss, blood sugar, or carb intake, this is a must-have cookbook.
The paleo diet is a bit of a glorified Atkins diet. Even so, there are a lot of really tasty recipes that go hand in hand with being gluten-free. The 1,001 Paleo Recipes: The Ultimate Collection of Grain- and Gluten-Free Recipes to Meet Your Every Need cookbook is enough to carry you along for a couple years! There are so many tasty recipes to choose from, all gluten-free. Now you will never have to fret over what to cook for the day.
I thoroughly enjoy The Simple Paleo Kitchen: 60 Delicious Gluten- and Grain-Free Recipes Without the Fuss cookbook. You will never know you are eating gluten-free with this cookbook. I see many household favorites like ratatouille, burrito bowls, and even cookies. You won’t know the difference and you’ll still be eating healthier. I have to point out how authentic and bright the photos are throughout this cookbook. Every dish is inviting and calling out to me!
The Eating Purely: 100 All-Natural, Organic, Gluten-Free Recipes for a Healthy Life cookbook is another with gorgeous photographs. There’s something very approachable about this particular cookbook. Every recipe is elegant, but not pretentious. Most of the recipes call for very few ingredients and have quick assembly times. One thing I genuinely appreciate is that there is a chapter for celebrations and holidays. There have been plenty of occasions where I have actually not eaten during a celebration, but it would be nice to bring something with me to go next time!
When I saw “easy” in the title I knew I had to look through this cookbook: “Easy Gluten Free: 100+ Delicious Gluten-Free Recipes the Whole Family Will Love”. This cookbook is a quick read with all kinds of delicious recipes. I value that the author has labels for each recipe indicating whether or not the recipe is dairy-free, nut-free, etc. A lot of us who are gluten-free try to avoid other foods as well. Now we can determine what recipes we want to make with ease!
With a cover like this Gluten Free Cookbook: The Mega Gluten-Free Cookbook For The Smart – Quick and Easy Recipes You Will Enjoy definitely piqued my curiosity! Because of having Celiac, I really respect this cookbook. It truly focuses on gut health and managing all the symptoms. Not only that, but learning how to cook gluten-free without losing flavor is very important! Many people stray from gluten-free diets because they haven’t had a delicious gluten-free meal. Definitely check this one out.
After almost a decade of being gluten-free, it’s hard to even notice the difference. I cook gluten-free for my friends and family and they still to this day look at me shocked and say “this is gluten- free?”
With the help of many cookbooks, you can cook like this too! Take a look at these newly released gluten-free cookbooks to kick off a new you!
~Kaiti
