30 day gluten free meal plan – 30 days of gluten free dinners, breakfasts, and desserts!
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As we’ve been trying to figure out some health problems Jack and I have, we’ve tried to limit or eliminate certain goods. Lactose and fructose products to be exact. However, I’ve been most hesitant about eliminating gluten, even though in the back of my mind, I’ve always wondered if that would help.
However, I’ve been most hesitant about eliminating gluten, even though in the back of my mind, I’ve always wondered if that would help.
I think part of me is hesitant to do it, because if it does help, I’ll never get to have my beloved pasta and bread again. The other part of me is nervous, because it seems like a very hard lifestyle to have. And then another part feels like gluten free is just some fad that will soon pass, and I don’t want to look like I got all caught up in it for no reason.
All pretty selfish reasons, I know.
However, a friend of mine recently posted on Facebook a video from Dr. Oz called, Is Gluten Secretly Destroying Your Health. As I listened to it, and heard about all the symptoms of a gluten intolerance, I felt like they could have been interviewing me.
He has a simple test that you take during the video, and I said yes on just about every single one of the symptoms. I know that neither Jack, nor I, have celiac, but after watching this video, I realized that gluten intolerances aren’t just something that those who have celiac may experience.
Still, I’ve had a hard time committing to it. To take it out of Jack’s diet isn’t so
To take it out of Jack’s diet isn’t so hard, because he’ll just eat about anything I put in front of him. But for me, it’s been harder. I think the idea of coming up with meals that were totally gluten free intimidated me. I saw all these aisles at the store full of gluten free foods, recipes were full of the strangest sounding ingredients and flours, and I felt like I could never eat normal again if going
But for me, it’s been harder. I think the idea of coming up with meals that were totally gluten free intimidated me. I saw all these aisles at the store full of gluten free foods, recipes were full of the strangest sounding ingredients and flours, and I felt like I could never eat normal again if going gluten free did help. However, my sister, Diana, kept encouraging me all summer to at least try it out, and see if it helped. She suggested I just make a
However, my sister, Diana, kept encouraging me all summer to at least try it out, and see if it helped. She suggested I just make a 30 day meal plan with gluten free dishes, so it didn’t seem so hard. So, I recently did that.
After being endlessly frustrated with doctors, I knew I had to at least try and change things on my own, and that meant trying to go gluten free for awhile. And, while I found plenty of recipes that had strange, expensive ingredients, I was more pleasantly surprised to find a lot of delicious recipes that used many ingredients we already know and love. As I compiled this list, I thought it would be nice to share it with all of you. I’ve read that it takes about 30 days to see if taking gluten out of your diet helps, so I thought others in my position, who aren’t sure if they should go gluten free, can use it to create a simple, 30 day meal plan for themselves. Or, hopefully this might help someone who is trying to figure out what to cook for someone who is gluten free!
Most of the recipes don’t require a lot of different ingredients (beyond the desserts, which obviously require wheat-free flours.) They can be made quickly, and sound pretty tasty. In this round-up, I have 30 main dish meals, and after that, a few side dishes, breakfasts, and side dishes. And, just as a side note, don’t freak out if I still post recipes that have gluten in them. I’m a work in progress, and keep changing my mind. But at least now, I have a meal plan to fall back on when I do decide to go that route! All of these recipes were chosen because I thought they sounded good.
Also, here are a few gluten-free cookbooks that I think are awesome: Gluten Free on a Shoe String Deliciously G-Free The Gloriously Gluten Free Cook Book
vikky
Thanks for the go-to meal ideas.
Katie
You’re welcome!
Joana
I realize this is an older post, but the link for the meal plan isn’t working. Where can I find the meal plans?Thanks!
Katie
Thanks for letting me know! I had to update my account. The recipes should all be there now!
Dave
Oh No! I came back to your site to find the recipe for my favorite soup is missing! Could you possible please share the recipe for the soup that has sausage, cannellini beans and kale?
Thanks
Daeve
Katie
Hi Dave! Is this the recipe you were searching for?
http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/kale_with_sausage_and_white_beans/
melissa tanner
Some of these recipes, for example no. 21. Chicken Fajitas, are NOT gluten free. Flour tortillas contain wheat… So I’m confused. Are we supposed to check and convert these recipes to gluten free? I was under the impression this was supposed to ALL be gluten free.
Katie
Hi there! If they aren’t gluten free, definitely let me know! They should be. However, for the fajitas, in the recipe it states to use tortillas – flour or corn, so, you just have to make sure you have to use corn tortillas or gluten free flour tortillas – but the entirety of the recipe beyond determining whether you should use flour or corn tortillas is gluten free. I’ll go through and make sure there aren’t any that would require someone to go to great lengths to change the recipe to make sure it’s gluten free 🙂
Katie
I just went through to ensure all recipes are gluten free or state what gluten free ingredients to use. I changed the fajita recipe so it was one that didn’t show a flour tortilla, and I removed one other recipe because it didn’t explicitly state to use gluten free noodles. However, all the remaining recipes (plus a few new ones), are either naturally gluten free or state the gluten free ingredients to use. Thanks for expressing your concern!
richa
suggest me a meal plan vegetarian for gluten free rice free and grahmflour free allergic to all
Katie
I’m sorry, I probably won’t be able to create a meal plan this specific, but I’m sure you could find something on Pinterest. Best of luck!
Shazia
Dear Katie,
Thanks for this, i will definitely try out, i have been looking for gluten-free, wheat-free, and dairy-free recipes, hope your recipes helps me. One recipe opened but after that no recipes are opening, what to do dear?
Katie
Are you still having this issue?
Cathy Boughton
Hi Katie,
I was so excited to have found this website. I have a skin disorder that recommends going gluten free to help with keeping it under control. Believe me, I will do what it takes, as there is no cure. Anyway, I have clicked on the photos and the listed items under the recipes and have opened a few of them, however, I was wondering if there is a specific link that goes to the 30 day planner. I don’t mind searching, but I was just wondering.
Thanks so much for your hard work in putting this all together.
Cathy
Katie
Hi Cathy! So sorry this took me so long to get back to you. Right now, all this is, is a dinner meal plan. However, I am working on one that has breakfast, lunch, and dinner for 30 days. I hope to have it done soon. Be sure to subscribe or follow on FB so you’ll know whaen it is 🙂 I hope going gluten free will help with your skin condition!
Kathleen @ Fearlessly Creative Mammas
I am sending this to my sister right now. She has two kids with celiacs disease and this could help for sure. Such a great plan.
Katie
THanks Kathleen! I hope it will help her. I’m working on an even better one with breakfast, lunch, and dinners on a printable calendar 🙂
Pam Hundley
have to go gf for my son with tourretts. have to go dairy free too! he has bad allergies. Am doing with the whole family. easier & he would want. any wish to do menu for gf & dairy free?
Katie
That’s a great idea! I will definitely consider doing that.
Mandy noel
Can’t find the link to the recipes?
Katie
Do you see the pictures of the foods? If you click on them, it will take you to the site with those recipes!
Katie
Mandy, if you are on a mobile device we are having issues with it showing up. We are working to resolve this. It will show up on laptops and desktops.
NAIS ULLOA
I can’t find the link to your meal plan or it’s not working
Katie
For some reason it will occasionally disappear — I just put it back up! Let me know if you have any more issues.
Natural Health
Hello Katie, Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us. I too have a little knowledge about Gluten. It is found in grains such as wheat, barley, rye and triticale. It causes inflammation in the small intestines of people with celiac disease. Your 30 Day’s Gluten Free Meal Plan is very beneficial for me because there are many people around us who are suffering this disease.
Amanda
Gosh, I was just in here the other day to plan my meals. Lots of great ideas, but now the recipes aren’t here….help!
Katie
It’s back!! 🙂 Thanks for letting me know.
Diana
I started gluten free a little over a week ago and I have noticed a difference already. I have Psoriatic arthritis and chronic headaches, and since I started gluten free I have had almost no stiffness in my hands in the morning (something I’d counted normal and simply had to accept) and only one headache so far. I’ve also lost three pounds! I was hesitant to make the lifestyle change but I think it’s going to be a good one for me. So far the Vegetarian chili and the balsamic chicken are my favorite recipes. 🙂
Katie
Thank you so much for sharing your success! I’m so glad that you are feeling better after going gluten free. I think both of those recipes sound delicious 🙂
Penelope
I avoided gluten for 5 days & after day 2, my digestion was so much better. My co-workers told me it was all in my mind. So on day 5, I ate several products containing gluten. My digestion problems came back within hours!
Thanks for the recipes! I’m still new at being gluten free & I know that eating a mostly plant based diet will get old soon. Can’t wait to try these!
Katie
Thanks for sharing your story! I really do need to just bite the bullet and avoid gluten and see if it helps. I’m glad it helped you though! Hopefully you’ll find some good ideas here. Let me know if any of them are particularly yummy!
sarah
I cannot find a link to view the recipes for the 30- day gluten free?
Katie
The links to each recipe are underneath the pictures on this post 🙂
candice
I can’t seem to find the link to the recipes!
Katie
So Sorry! There was a glitch with the system I used…they should be working now! Thanks so much for letting me know!
Jenny
WOW! A complete recipe for a month. Sounds interesting.