Foods and Drinks I can Have

 Following up with my previous post, here are foods and drinks I can have.

Gluten and corn free products. There are many on the market. I start in the gluten free section. Then I make sure the product is also free of corn, corn meal, corn starch, maize, white distilled vinegar, xanthan gum and maltodextrin. Here are some good brands: Jovial pasta, Siete, Enjoy Life, 365

Cereal. I can eat some of the commercial brands such as cinnamon Chex. Also gluten free oatmeal

Bragg's Liquid Aminos or Gluten free soy sauce

Meat. All types are good plus fish. It is important to have gluten and corn free seasoning. Salt and pepper is usually enough for my tastes. No commercial ketchup. It contains corn syrup and vinegar. No batter. No lunchmeat unless you are sure of the ingredients.I usually do ok with salami.

Rice. All good. Rice itself is gluten free.

Eggs. No ketchup or salsa

Bacon. Speaking of eggs. just check that there is no corn syrup added.

Soda: Real sugar only

Alcohol: Wine and Brandy

Pasta: Many available. Check ingredients. Jovial is very good and has good texture.

Spaghetti sauce. Usually safe.

Vegetables: Literally any vegetable except corn

Fruit: All

Milk. Generally safe but does cause lots of gas due to intolerance. I use lactose free milk or milk substitutes.

Juice: Generally safe

Oil: Any oil is safe except corn oil.

Nuts and seeds. Great snack. Usually safe.

Frozen Waffles. Van's Brand.

Bread: Usually make my own. Also Against The Grain Brand found in the frozen section of Whole Foods.

Bagels. Against the Grain

Mints. Altoids are made with only sugar. Not the cinnamon however, which is made with corn starch.

Cottage cheesse. Daisy Brand. Other brands contain vinegar

Yogurt. Many. Oui, Chobani, Stoney Farms. Avoid the ones with corn syrup or corn starch

Cheese. Mostly ok. Look for starches and avoid pre-shredded.

Chocolate: Usually ok but some add barley malt. Avoid caramel and nougat. I can it pure chocolate and Heath Bars.

Dry Fruits. Generally ok

Other Grains. Quinoa, millet, Amaranth, Oat and Oat flour. All good

Beans and Lentils. Check canned beans. I avoid the ones with added dextrose, a corn derived sugar. Bonus: tons of fiber.

Vegenaise. Instead of Mayo. Mayo has corn syrup and vinegar.

Apple Cider vinegar, Balsamic Vinegar, wine vinegar and rice vinegar. All good. Avoid white distilled vinegar.

Warrior Brand protein powder. There are other safe ones. Check label carefully

Tea and coffee. Safe. watch the cream which can contain corn syrup.

This list is by no means exhaustive. The important thing is that I eat well.

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