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Fresh Prep’s top gluten aware meal kits
To follow a gluten free diet, you must avoid wheat and some other grains while choosing substitutes that provide nutrients for a healthy diet.
Starting a gluten free diet may seem tricky, but it doesn’t have to be. Fresh Prep’s gluten free meal kit menu is always bursting with meal and Add-on options to help you focus on things you can eat, and nourish your body with simple, wholesome, and nutritious ingredients.
Health benefits of following a gluten free diet
A gluten free diet has many benefits, especially for someone with celiac disease:
- Improves energy levels. By going gluten free, you’ll be putting less of a strain on your gut, and there’s a good chance your energy levels will benefit.
- Eliminates bloating. A gluten free diet can alleviate everything from bloating to tiredness and spotty skin.
- Reduces joint pain. If you do have celiac disease, a gluten-free diet is necessary to eliminate inflammation.
- Reduces depression. Following a gluten free diet may decrease subjective feelings of anxiety and depression in those who are sensitive to gluten.
Tips for eating a gluten free diet
Cutting out gluten from your diet may seem like a difficult and limiting task. Fortunately, there are many healthy and delicious foods that are naturally gluten-free and many ways to make gluten free eating easy.
Here are 3 helpful tips that can help you follow a gluten free diet successfully:
- Buy a gluten free cookbook. This will help you get more creative with your cooking and make meals more enjoyable.
- Keep your pantry stocked with the right ingredients. We suggest plenty of whole, single-ingredient foods like lean meats, vegetables and fruit. These will keep your stomach happy and promote optimal health.
- Bring your own food. If you’re visiting family, take foods like gluten free bread with you. This way you won’t feel left out of family meals.
Go gluten free easily with Fresh Prep meal kits
At least four recipes on the Fresh Prep weekly menu are gluten free and two out of four of these recipes are always vegetarian or vegan, making going gluten free even less of a challenge.
Keep your eyes peeled for the following gluten free recipes, appearing on your menu over the next couple of weeks:
- Tofu Pad Thai (vegan)
- Greens Eggs + Jam (vegetarian)
- Honey Garlic Turkey
- Roasted Halloumi & Veggie Kebabs (vegetarian)
- Southwest Bean Salad
- Greek Chicken Bowl
- Pumpkin Curry (vegan)
- Lentil Shepherd’s Pie (vegetarian)
- Chickpea Masala (vegan)
- Chicken Korma
Use the gluten aware toggle on our menu and Add-ons menu to filter gluten free options
Gluten free snacks for everyday grazing
When it comes to gluten-free snacks, there’s so much you can make with a small selection of fruits, veggies, nuts, and seeds to satisfy all your 11am cravings.
Did you know, many naturally gluten free foods can be a part of a healthy diet?
- Beans, seeds, legumes and nuts in their natural, unprocessed forms
- Eggs
- Lean, non-processed meats, fish and poultry
- Yogurts
- Most low-fat dairy products
