Sago
Sago is the starch obtained from the core of various tropical palm stems, especially Metroxylon..
If you’ve just been diagnosed with celiac’s disease, you may feel like you’re starting from scratch and figuring out how to feed yourself again. But don’t worry, this will pass and your new style of eating will soon become second nature!
A basics guide for the newly diagnosed celiac will vary depending on your location, budget, and other dietary preferences. Living in certain locations may give you a leg up because the culture is already rice, corn or potato-based, rather than wheat-based. Or maybe you live in a city that offers tons of restaurants and health food stores that cater to special diets. You may also have additional limitations like a vegan diet or other food allergies. Dairy allergies are unfortunately very common for people with celiacs.
This first section is what to watch out for, but it’s always worth asking questions and reading labels! If the label includes a gluten allergen notice or keywords, avoid that item. Use your best judgement and skip that food if you’re unsure about it.
Now that you know which foods should be avoided, let’s focus on what you can eat! A gluten free diet can be a chance to break out of old food routines and learn about the many cuisines of other cultures. Lots of these foods are cheap, healthy, and easy to prepare once you’re in the habit. Certain cuisines will be good options for takeout, but other types of cuisines are really tricky. Gluten Guide is about highlighting these options! We have lots of other articles that go more in-depth, so here we’ll just outline the basics to get you started.
This should be more than enough to get you started, but head on over to our Resources page if you’d like more inspiration!