We’ve all heard about being gluten-free. It can be a way of living for people suffering from Celiac Disease, and it’s even become a hyped up diet in Hollywood. What is gluten? It’s a sticky protein found in grass-related grains like wheat, rye, and barley. If you’re gassy, bloated, or grumpy… read on!
According to the Center for Celiac Disease at the University of Maryland, 1 in 7 people have gluten intolerance. You may think “normal” for you is feeling bloated, gassy, and lethargic after you eat. Your body may be telling you something. If you experience diarrhea, depression, irritability, or rashes, you really need to consider the source of the problem.
Here’s a kid-friendly recipe for chicken nuggets. Try it out, see if your kids even notice! It uses Chex mix for the crunchy coating, that’s something kids will love!
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 c. gluten-free all purpose flour mix (prepackaged at store)
salt and pepper
1 tsp herb seasoning blend or garlic powder
1 large egg and 1 Tbsp oil whisked together
1 c. crushed Rice Chex cereal, it’s g-free! Mixed with 1/2 c. grated Paremsan cheese
Cut breasts into 2 inch strips or nuggets.
Combine flour mix, salt, pepper, seasoning.
Dip each strip in the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, then the Chex mixture.
Place on baking sheet, bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes.
You can also fry the nuggets in olive/canola oil for 4 minutes per side.
For me, I ate whatever I wanted, but never a lot of it. Lately, I’ve been focusing on eating healthy. I noticed that when I ate healthy foods, I felt different- better. So if you wanted to try being gluten-free for a few weeks, you could discover how it makes you feel. This can be true for kids as well. Our kids are exposed to far too much processed food.
