GF shopping for cooking/baking staples

linstar45 · 06-29-2012, 02:44 PM

Hi! I've recently started a low carb lifestyle and, after realizing how much better I felt without breads, pastas, etc. and feeling nauseous, having headaches, and sinus symptoms after consuming those things when I wasn't being so good, I've decided to go to the Dr to get tested for gluten allergies/sensitivities... So, I'm looking into certain things to buy at Trader Joe's (what I can) and ordering whatever else I might need from Netrition... I'm noticing a lot of coconut flour, almond flour, xanthan gum in recipes that intrigue me, but I'm wondering what else I should look into buying to get off to a good start.
My question: For LC/GF cooking and baking, what do you order the most and always try to keep on hand in the way of "specialty" swaps, etc? (I think I'm good with the stuff I can get at the standard grocery store.)

Thanks for your help! This is all new to me, but this site has been nothing short of AWESOME! Thank you all for being so inspirational! :0)

MauraV · 06-29-2012, 11:26 PM

I use a lot of coconut flour and usually keep a supply of gluten-free all-purpose flour around. I just don't eat a lot of baked goods anymore in general, though.

Gretchen Grainfree · 10-31-2012, 08:09 AM

My staples are almond flour, coconut flour, coconut oil (refined and virgin both), butter, cream cheese, eggs, nuts and nut butters (especially almond and cashew butter), Swerve sweetener is good, liquid Stevia also. I go through more almond flour and virgin coconut oil than anything else "specialty" though.
Good luck and welcome to a much healthier way of eating

LowCarbRachel · 10-31-2012, 12:11 PM

I agree with Gretchen's list. Coconut flour, almond flour, Swerve, nut butters, cream cheese, butter, heavy cream, eggs, coconut oil.

I would advise staying away from rice flour, potato starch, tapioca flour, etc. Those items are all gluten free but also very high in carbs. Many gluten free baking mixes are centered around those ingredients.

06-29-2012, 02:44 PM	#1
linstar45 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Illinois Posts: 11 Gallery: linstar45 Stats: 203/194/160 WOE: JUDDD and LC Start Date: June 2012	GF shopping for cooking/baking staples Hi! I've recently started a low carb lifestyle and, after realizing how much better I felt without breads, pastas, etc. and feeling nauseous, having headaches, and sinus symptoms after consuming those things when I wasn't being so good, I've decided to go to the Dr to get tested for gluten allergies/sensitivities... So, I'm looking into certain things to buy at Trader Joe's (what I can) and ordering whatever else I might need from Netrition... I'm noticing a lot of coconut flour, almond flour, xanthan gum in recipes that intrigue me, but I'm wondering what else I should look into buying to get off to a good start. My question: For LC/GF cooking and baking, what do you order the most and always try to keep on hand in the way of "specialty" swaps, etc? (I think I'm good with the stuff I can get at the standard grocery store.) Thanks for your help! This is all new to me, but this site has been nothing short of AWESOME! Thank you all for being so inspirational! :0)

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06-29-2012, 11:26 PM	#2
MauraV Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 912 Gallery: MauraV Stats: 255/221.4/150 WOE: Low Carb + Gluten-Free Start Date: July 12, 2011	I use a lot of coconut flour and usually keep a supply of gluten-free all-purpose flour around. I just don't eat a lot of baked goods anymore in general, though.

10-31-2012, 08:09 AM	#3
Gretchen Grainfree Junior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 7 Gallery: Gretchen Grainfree WOE: Wheat Belly (Grain Free, Sugar Free, Low Carb) Start Date: March 2012	My staples are almond flour, coconut flour, coconut oil (refined and virgin both), butter, cream cheese, eggs, nuts and nut butters (especially almond and cashew butter), Swerve sweetener is good, liquid Stevia also. I go through more almond flour and virgin coconut oil than anything else "specialty" though. Good luck and welcome to a much healthier way of eating

10-31-2012, 12:11 PM	#4
LowCarbRachel Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Salt Lake Area Posts: 17,844 Gallery: LowCarbRachel Stats: size 10/size 8/size 8 WOE: GF/IF Start Date: January 2013	I agree with Gretchen's list. Coconut flour, almond flour, Swerve, nut butters, cream cheese, butter, heavy cream, eggs, coconut oil. I would advise staying away from rice flour, potato starch, tapioca flour, etc. Those items are all gluten free but also very high in carbs. Many gluten free baking mixes are centered around those ingredients.