Dairy-Free and Gluten-Free Trim Healthy Mama Dinners (2024)

FAQs

What can I eat on a gluten free, dairy free, and sugar free diet? ›

A diet free from gluten, dairy and sugar should focus on healthy, whole foods including fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, legumes and whole grains like quinoa and brown rice. Protein sources can include wild-caught fish and organic or grass-fed meat.

Foods that do not include gluten and dairy include chicken, fish, legumes, meat, fruits, vegetables, potatoes, rice, corn, and products specifically labels "gluten and dairy-free." Remove all gluten and dairy products from your home and shop for alternatives.

A: Yes, you may experience some weight loss as a consequence of cutting out gluten and dairy. That's because such an elimination diet is usually based on healthy, fresh, whole foods. When you reduce the consumption of packaged and processed foods, weight management becomes easy.

Baking with Trim Healthy Mama does come with a learning curve. Baking low carb has a learning curve as well! If you've baked with white flour your whole life, please be patient as your taste buds and the way you bake changes and grows.

Starting a gluten-free and dairy-free diet can improve your health, reduce inflammation, manage food sensitivities, and help fight chronic diseases.

A gluten-free casein-free diet (GFCF diet), also known as a gluten-free dairy-free diet (GFDF diet), is a diet that does not include gluten (found most often in wheat, barley, and rye), and casein (found most often in milk and dairy products).

If you have celiac disease, eating gluten triggers an immune response to the gluten protein in your small intestine. Over time, this reaction damages your small intestine's lining and prevents it from absorbing nutrients, a condition called malabsorption.

Others are lactose intolerant, which results from an enzyme deficiency that makes it impossible to break down the lactose (a sugar found in dairy) in one's system. People with one or both of these conditions don't necessarily need to avoid eggs as they are devoid of milk proteins and lactose. Eggs are also gluten free.

Symptoms of celiac disease include: Gas, a swollen belly, and bloating. This happens because the small intestine can't absorb nutrients from food. You may also have mild stomach pain, but it usually isn't severe.

Why do celiacs gain weight? ›

People with celiac disease may experience weight gain after starting a gluten-free diet; this initial weight gain indicates that their intestinal health is improving and they are more effectively absorbing nutrients. However, gaining too much weight can lead to multiple health problems.

Nothing is excluded. Enjoy meats, fish, poultry, eggs, butter, seafood, fruits, vegetables, yogurt, cheese, nuts and grains. Yummy desserts abound on Trim Healthy Mama but, rather than tacking them onto the end of a meal, their philosophy is “Why not HAVE it as a meal!” I love that!

On THM, you can still eat bread. Only you want to eat small amounts and preferably soured. This is because the souring reduces the starch; the sourdough culture has eaten it during the souring time.

Trim Healthy Mam embraces healthy carbs such as brown rice, oatmeal, sweet potatoes, quinoa, and sprouted or sourdough bread, while keto does not. Keto can be very restrictive, often requiring you to count net carbs in vegetables, etc. Trim Healthy Mama does not count carbs, calories, or points! What is this?

“When you consistently eat whole, unprocessed foods, the results are pretty amazing,” says Gilmore. “You'll see clearer skin, reduced bloating, weight loss, more energy, and better sleep. Most people don't realize how good they can really feel until they try it.”

Fruits, Vegetables and Nuts:

These whole foods are naturally free of gluten and dairy and provide a range of nutrients to help keep you feeling satisfied and energized on the go. Fruits like apples, bananas, and oranges are easy to pack and can provide a quick burst of natural sugar for a tasty pick-me-up.

Others are lactose intolerant, which results from an enzyme deficiency that makes it impossible to break down the lactose (a sugar found in dairy) in one's system. People with one or both of these conditions don't necessarily need to avoid eggs as they are devoid of milk proteins and lactose. Eggs are also gluten free.

Choose whole wheat breads, pastas, and other grains with no added sugar. Read labels to make sure you're not getting added sugar in foods.