Gluten Free, Flavor Full

 

For patients who need to live gluten free, almonds open up delicious new worlds. Incredibly versatile, they bring amazing flavor, crunch and appeal that can help make living gluten free easier, more exciting and happily satisfying. What’s more, almonds are a wholesome food that packs a powerful nutritional punch.Learn more about almonds for yourself here and refer your patients to our gluten free section for consumers.

Be sure to check out our Living Your Best Gluten-Free Life webinar, featuring gluten-free experts Shelley Case, RD, and Elana Amsterdam, for helpful tips and solutions for following a gluten-free diet. 


Life on the Go
Planning ahead will be important for your clients and almonds are a great go-with-you snack. Whether traveling, caught at work, at a party or just faced with the kind of unplanned situations that happen to all of us, having almonds on hand at all times, “just in case” can help make a gluten free life a lot easier. 


Endless Options, All Delicious
Almonds come in so many great forms and can be used in many surprising ways. On their own or as an ingredient, their subtle, buttery taste complements both sweet and savory dishes. Plus, one ounce provides protein (6 g), fiber (3.5 g) and calcium (75 mg), important nutrients that are often lacking in a gluten free diet.  Encourage your patients to take advantage of the many ways almonds can improve a gluten free diet.

Whole almonds A great crunchy snack on their own or spiced up with seasoning. To make them at home, look at our recipe section for both savory and sweet choices. When purchasing seasoned almonds, make sure to remind patients to carefully read the labels. Though almonds are always gluten free, foods made with almonds may not be.

Sliced, diced or slivered A handful adds crunch and texture to any dish and boosts the satiety and sophistication of salads, vegetables and lighter fare.

Almond crackers Homemade or store-bought, they make a great snack on their own, with a topping or dip or on a cheese platter. They can also be used as incredible crunchy topping for fish or chicken.

Almond butter Spread on almond crackers or fresh fruit for a creamy treat, added to smoothies for extra sustenance or on top of gluten free pancakes, waffles or toast, almond butter adds great taste while boosting nutritional value, too.

Almond flour As easy to use as wheat flour but gluten-free, almond flour is a great base for delectable baked goods and entrées. It has a smooth, appealing texture and slightly sweet, buttery taste. It’s also one of the most nutrient-rich flours available. One cup of blanched almond flour provides protein (23.6 g), carbohydrates (21 g), fiber (12 g), iron (4.3 mg), and calcium (235 mg).Our website offers many recipes to explore.

 

How does almond flour compare to other flours frequently consumed on the Gluten-Free Diet?  Check out the power of almond flour on the chart  adapted from Gluten-Free Diet:  A Comprehensive Resource Guide, by Shelley Case, RD.

 

Click here to download and print the comparison chart for gluten free flour.

Visit our comprehensive section of gluten free recipes.

 

Good news about almonds and heart health Scientific evidence suggests, but does not prove, that eating 1.5 ounces
per day of most nuts, such as almonds, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of
heart disease. One serving of almonds (28g) has 13g of unsaturated fat and only 1g of saturated fat.