Food allergies don't stop me from eating well.
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| | | | | Last year, I wrote a newsletter all about my newfound wheat allergy and how I started following a gluten-free diet to help manage my symptoms. After a lot of time spent playing around with different dishes, I've finally nailed down a solid rotation of meals. So, today, I figured I'd share an update with you in the form of a "what I eat in a day" style story. Scroll down to see what my daily diet looks like as someone who's gluten-free! | | | | | | | Let's dig in,
Morgan Mandriota
Newsletter Editor, Healthline |  | | Written by Morgan Mandriota
February 12, 2025 • 3 min read | | | | | | | |
| |  | | | My favorite gluten-free meals to eat when I'm short on time | | For breakfast, I'll whip up one of the following: | - 3 breakfast tacos with corn tortillas, eggs, hot sauce, and avocado
- 2 egg frittatas with avocado and turkey bacon or sausage
- 1 to 2 slices of toasted GF bread topped with mashed avocado and an over-easy egg
| | Each meal on this list takes only 10-ish minutes to cook, and then it's ready to go. I always add some type of citrus fruit on the side, too, like a kiwi or an orange. Between the eggs, avocado, and some type of lean meat, these protein-packed breakfasts keep me fueled up and satisfied for a few hours. | | My go-to lunches include: | - enchiladas with corn tortillas and a green sauce
- a cauliflower crust pizza flatbread with veggies
- rice pasta mac and cheese
- a Mexican casserole bowl
| | These lunches may sound elaborate, but I'll be honest — they're all frozen meals! And I have no shame about that. My favorite brand is Amy's, which contains healthy, organic ingredients. During busy work days, it's easy for me to just pop them in the microwave and eat in a matter of minutes. Depending on the dish, I'll add avocado slices and/or herbs for extra flavor and nutrients. | | For dinners, I'll make: | - steak with gravy and a side of rice and veggies
- grilled chicken with a curry sauce mixed with rice
- chicken (rice) noodle soup with veggies and herbs
| | The steak and chicken dishes are pre-made meals that I finish cooking. And that homemade soup is one of my favorite feel-good wintertime dinners, especially on extra chilly nights. These dinners take anywhere from 15 to 45 minutes from start to finish. | | Snack-wise, I keep my fridge and pantry stocked with: | - fruits like clementines and pomegranates
- unsweetened vanilla yogurt (topped with seeds and cinnamon)
- chocolate chip rice cakes
- GF banana bread or oatmeal raisin cookies
- nuts like cashews and pistachios
- smoothie bowls topped with seeds, nuts, coconut, and GF granola
| | Of course, I also go out to eat or order takeout when I'm feeling low on energy! But when I eat at home, these are the meals I rely on to get me through busy days. There's lots of potential for creativity since there are plenty of gluten-free meal options out there. Maybe someday I'll branch out, but that day is not today. | | | | | | | | | | Hungry for more? | | | | | | |  | | Join Our Eat Well Newsletter! | | Get recipes tailored to your unique tastes and interests by signing up for our Eat Well newsletter. Choose your dietary preferences, like gluten-free, vegetarian, or high protein, and we'll send you a fresh batch of healthy meals every month. Click below to get started. | | | Every product we recommend has gone through either Healthline's or Optum Store's vetting processes. If you buy through links on this page, we may receive a small commission or other tangible benefit. Healthline has sole editorial control over this newsletter. Potential uses for the products listed here are not health claims made by the manufacturers. Healthline and Optum Store are owned by RVO Health. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | How did you feel about this newsletter? | | | | Email wellnesswire@healthline.com with comments related to this newsletter or topics you'd like to see in future editions. The newsletter editors read every message that lands in our inbox — yes, really! We look forward to hearing from you. | | | | | | |
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