Free Write: Thoughts on Gluten-Free Food

I have found that there are many different things that make food enjoyable. Aside from the different tastes we have, the one part that I really take a big interest in is the texture. An awesome food can be completely messed up and actually turn disgusting if the texture is off.

This leads me to this section of foods that are considered gluten-free. There are many different foods in this category and many are similar diets that one who does not mind having gluten finds themselves eating. An example of this is white rice or potatoes. However, it is the more processed foods that are traditional sources of food—like pasta and bread—that make it difficult for some to adjust.

I have a family member in my household that is gluten intolerant. She has not been shown to be allergic, but she has very bad problems when she consumes gluten products. So to show support, I have tried the different things she makes and brings to the kitchen that are free of gluten.

The hands down, best thing I have had that was gluten free is the Pillsbury™ Funfetti® Gluten Free Cake & Cupcake Mix. I could not tell the difference between this and the gluten version. Believe me, I tried! It is really a great product and shows that it is possible to still have some things that are familiar after going gluten free.

 

I will admit, the vast majority of things I have tried are really hard to get used to. This isn’t because they taste bad, it is almost always because of the difference in texture.

So from someone who has tried a bunch of different gluten-free products, if you keep an open mind about it and try it a couple of times instead of only once, I think most people will find it all not that bad!