As I do every week, I start off with the best of intentions. On that note, I often have to make a little road map for myself to stay on track. Though not fool-proof (and I can be a fool), it helps at least point me in the right direction. So, here’s my proposed menu for tomorrow – strictly gluten- and casein-free:
Breakfast: EnviroKidz Koala Crisp cereal with Rice Dream rice milk, strawberries, and black coffee
Snack: Navel orange slices
Lunch: Hormel Natural Choice ham sandwich on homemade GFCF bread from Bob’s Red Mill mix, with lettuce, red onion, mayo and mustard; Veggie Crisps (my girls love these, too); 12-ounce Coke (an addiction I indulge)
Snack: Six Mi-Del ginger snaps with peanut butter
Dinner: Barbequed chicken, from a Kraft Foods recipe (the recipe is GFCF if you omit the Stove Top stuffing on the side); steamed asparagus; potatoes and onions; sweet tea (a Southern staple); peaches for dessert
Since I indulged in the chicken tender meal for a late lunch when I took my daughter to celebrate the end of her soccer season (and her cute little medal award), I’m starting the week with a big belly. Hopefully the recent discovery that detouring from a GFCF diet does seem to send my stomach reeling will keep me in line.
The above post almost looks like a commercial for a few food manufacturers, but I’ve found that brands are important when you’re checking labels for hidden gluten and dairy sources. For those items without links, check previous posts. So far, I’ve been able to get all of my products at my local Publix, but we’re fortunate enough to have a Whole Foods here, too, and I anticipate cruising their aisles soon.
