So I have transitioned from American Carnivore to Lacto-Ovo-Vegetarian. Whole grains are a big part of the vegetarian pyramid. But there is evidence that wheat is causing health issues and increasing my waist line. I am about to read the book, "Wheat Belly" which explains this.
OK, so previously I was sticking to whole grains. I could go to CostCo and for $5.00 get a double-pack of wheat bread, sliced, larger than normal loafs. Lasts for a month. One example I can give of how I save money shopping. I have $200.00 to work with to feed 4 adults.
If I go gluten-free, where and how do I get a comparable value in gluten-free bread? I have access to WalMart, CostCo, Whole Foods, New Seasons, Trader Joes, Fred Meyer, Safeway, WinCo and Chuck's Produce, another organic store. Is there a type of gluten free bread loaf, full sized or larger, sliced, texture identical to whole wheat that I can buy at any of these stores for $2.50 or less?
Now what about pasta. What spaghetti noodles can I get? What comparable product to Mac 'n Cheese can I get? And don't say Annie's, because it is always twice as much. We're talking identical size for $1.50 a box or less.
What are my options for avoiding wheat and soy in fake meats? Sausages, hot dogs, burger patties, etc? Because from what I remember you can find soy based (Morningstar typically) or gluten based. Are there vegetarian meats that avoid both?
Looking for advice here, and shopping tips, from any other gluten-free vegetarian or vegan around the forums. I have to replace hamburger buns, hotdog buns, vegetarian meats, vegetarian meals, vegetarian burritos, pasta of all sorts - just to begin with. And I have to do it all spending no more more, and preferably less, than I spend now.
I have stuck to my vegetarian diet for a few months now. I have not, even though I am a lacto-ovo-vegatraian, substituted dairy and eggs for the meat I used to eat. I have been very careful about my food. But I am getting tired of rice and stir fry. I could really use some advice here.
Thank you!
OK, so previously I was sticking to whole grains. I could go to CostCo and for $5.00 get a double-pack of wheat bread, sliced, larger than normal loafs. Lasts for a month. One example I can give of how I save money shopping. I have $200.00 to work with to feed 4 adults.
If I go gluten-free, where and how do I get a comparable value in gluten-free bread? I have access to WalMart, CostCo, Whole Foods, New Seasons, Trader Joes, Fred Meyer, Safeway, WinCo and Chuck's Produce, another organic store. Is there a type of gluten free bread loaf, full sized or larger, sliced, texture identical to whole wheat that I can buy at any of these stores for $2.50 or less?
Now what about pasta. What spaghetti noodles can I get? What comparable product to Mac 'n Cheese can I get? And don't say Annie's, because it is always twice as much. We're talking identical size for $1.50 a box or less.
What are my options for avoiding wheat and soy in fake meats? Sausages, hot dogs, burger patties, etc? Because from what I remember you can find soy based (Morningstar typically) or gluten based. Are there vegetarian meats that avoid both?
Looking for advice here, and shopping tips, from any other gluten-free vegetarian or vegan around the forums. I have to replace hamburger buns, hotdog buns, vegetarian meats, vegetarian meals, vegetarian burritos, pasta of all sorts - just to begin with. And I have to do it all spending no more more, and preferably less, than I spend now.
I have stuck to my vegetarian diet for a few months now. I have not, even though I am a lacto-ovo-vegatraian, substituted dairy and eggs for the meat I used to eat. I have been very careful about my food. But I am getting tired of rice and stir fry. I could really use some advice here.
Thank you!