Whether you have Celiac disease, a gluten intolerance, or are simply trying a diet without gluten, you probably need to add a few essentials to your natural foods pantry. Here are a few gluten-free staples that will keep you on-track.

1) Whole Grains

• Rice and Wild Rice
• Quinoa (not really a grain, but is a great alternative to grain side-dishes)
• Millet (great for an oatmeal/porridge alternative)

2) Crackers

• Rice or Seed Crackers (like Mary’s Gone Crackers)

3) Noodles or Pasta

• Soba Buckwheat Noodles (great for stir fry dishes)

4) Flours (for baking or cooking)

• Brown Rice Flour (great for quick breads)
• Almond Flour (great for biscuits, cake, and pan-fried chicken)
• Coconut Flour (great for pancakes)

5) Sauces, Condiments, and More

• Tamari (like Soy Sauce but without the gluten. Make sure it says “gluten-free”)
• Broth (if not home-made, than be sure to buy gluten-free packages)

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