If you determine that you must conform to a gluten-free diet you will need to change your lifestyle, not just your diet. Fortunately, more and more information is available about how to live gluten-free. You will also find many new gluten-free products and more helpful labeling from manufacturers.

For starters anyone with symptoms of gluten intolerance should become familiar with certain gluten-free staples to keep around. These are ingredients that can be substituted for the common gluten-containing flours to create more satisfying gluten-free recipes for you and your loved ones.

Gluten enables the distinct texture in baked goods because it traps pockets of air. Gluten gives dough its elasticity and helps keep baked goods from crumbling and falling apart. It is also used to rapidly thicken various sauces.

Substituting gluten-free flours alone will not replace these lost attributes. When utilizing a gluten-free flour mixture a gluten substitute should be added to the mix to imitate the qualities of real gluten. Two popular gluten substitutes are guar gum and xanthum gum. These can generally be found online or in a health or natural food store.

It is also useful to keep a good flour mixture and gluten substitute on hand. A gluten-free flour mixture consists of a mix of gluten-free flours. You may desire to attempt a few to find the gluten-free flour mixture you enjoy best. Then when you are ready to bake just add a gluten substitute to the blend and you’re ready to bake.

DISCLAIMER: I hope my writing my little story helps someone out there, but note that I am not a medical professional so you must consult with a medical doctor before taking any medical advice from the online world.

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