Gluten Free Transition

We process information about our foods though a complex interaction of sensory and memory inputs. The combination of aroma, taste and texture are processed in conjunction with the processing of memory and emotions. Part of this is to protect us against eating food that has gone bad - we have an immediate reaction when the taste is 'off'. But part of this goes deeper into the part of the brain that stores memories and even that part that stimulates the sense of pleasure. Have you ever experienced a smell while walking down a street - and suddenly you had vivid recall of your grandmother's kitchen when you were 3? Or a 4th of July picnic when you were 10? This complex interplay of memories feeds back to our hormonal response system, which can give us a sense of comfort, or anxiety.

If you have chosen to make the gluten free conversion - you want this to work. There are some tricks to help - working with the concepts of how we perceive with our senses and how we record and react with our brain.

1. Understand and acknowledge that gluten free products will vary in taste and texture from gluten containing products. Don't just assume you can take the crackers away with one hand and give the new gluten free crackers with the other, and no one will be the wiser.

2. Take a vacation from the gluten foods in your old diet WITHOUT any gluten free substitutes for at least 3 days. There are plenty of things to eat without gluten - so just remove the gluten from your current meals without trying to make ANY substitutions. This will also allow the taste buds to 'reset' a bit so the introduction of the new products will be easier.

3. Introduce one gluten free substitute at a time - at times when you know a pleasurable experience can be achieved. Not all gluten free substitutes are equal - some will go over better than others. But you will have a hard road ahead if you associate the substitution with a really rotten experience.

4. Bring everyone in on the transition in an important role - in choices, in cooking, and hopefully as cheering section. Encouraging the entire family to be in on selection, reading labels, trying various brands, looking up recipes, and meal preparation will create a more positive environment - make it an adventure.

5. Plan substitutions based on small portions of the meal - not the centerpiece - for at least 2 weeks. Again, the brain is interpreting new tastes, textures, and subtle variations of the substitute foods. If this is integrated into 'normal' meals, the brain will place less focus on the new - and the transition will be far easier.

When we think of gluten we think of bread and pasta. No big deal - we can find substitute grains and get on with it. Ah but this is when we really get the surprise. In our modern world, gluten is found EVERYWHERE. It is used as a form of stabilizing, thickening and flavoring and is found in everything from ketchup to ice cream and can even be found in some medications, vitamins, lipsticks, . . . . the list goes on and on. Now the magnitude of going gluten free begins to be seen. And the true difficulty of maintaining a separate gluten free and gluten containing household begins to hit home.

If you are asking your entire household - and visiting friends to adapt to a new ketchup or ice cream - you can see that this process is truly a process. If you look upon this process as a positive for everyone's health, and a positive for everyone learning to read labels and make wise choices, this transition process can have a positive effect on everyone in your family.

The task seems daunting - but remember you are not the first to go through this. It has been done. It has been done successfully.

Look for resources that work with your lifestyle and your families needs. If this transition is for a child - get resources for families with children! If this transition is for you and you are a gourmet desert nut - by all means - find the gourmet gluten free cookbooks and have some fun with the process. Yes - it has been done before - don't reinvent the wheel - get the advantage of those who have gone before you - they've made all the mistakes, found the tricks, learned the methods, and survived to write about it.

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Most people find the best reference materials are in cookbooks. Even if you are not preparing each of the items yourself - it gives you a chance to learn about the options of substitutes you will find in 'store bought' gluten free products. You'll also learn a lot about the combinations that work and those that don't. For many years - store bought gluten free ready made foods were awful. They were too heavy, too chewy or the flavors were just off. Much has improved, but you'll learn a great deal about how ingredients are blended for taste, testure, and overall character. Of course - you may find yourself cooking now and then as well. All in all - recipe books are a great resource.

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