Secret Bandit!

I think the greatest thing about being gluten free is the fact that you HAVE TO be mindful of what you eat by reading your food labels. Since there is so many different foods out there that contain gluten, its important to keep your eyes open for those simple words: WHEAT and all its sources, Barley, rye, spelt, malt, vegetable protein, bran, and many others. But did you know there are hidden sources of gluten that may not stand out to the naked eye? One big ingredient that the food industry is starting to use A LOT of is Monosodium glutamate also known as MSG.  This is a food additive that is used to “enhance flavor.” There are tons of reasons why this is bad even for those that are not on a gluten free diet. (To learn more on these reasons, stay tuned for an article on my health blog @  healthcoach01.blogspot.com.)

MSG may derive from wheat! So it’s best to stay away from any and all processed foods containing this nasty bandit! And to all my Chinese food lovers, unfortunately, Chinese foods are saturated in MSG so it’s best to try to find a gluten free Chinese food option such as Pei Wei Asian Diner. 

XoXo,

Rebecca