Preparing for GFCF

Well here you are, ready to take the plunge!

There are a few things that need to happen before you get started pertaining to the make-up and usual flow of your kitchen- We’re going to walk through this, step-by-step so that you’ll be authentically Living, Learning, & LOVING the Diet too!

If you’re living as a gluten confused home 🙂 You can take a few precautions to make sure that there is no contamination between items with gluten & casein and those without. 

10 Beginning Steps to Preparing your Home for GFCF

Step 1:  Designate a specific cupboard devoted to your GFCF items.

Step 2: Along with the items in the cupboards, you can also keep specific things like a GFCF butter knife for things like peanut butters! 

Step 3: Buy 2. Yes, Jiff Brand Peanut Butter is GFCF- but if you’re dipping a knife in and making a regular peanut butter sandwich some of the gluten can get into the container. So best bet- BUY 2 and keep them separate!

Step 4: We also designate a shelf in the refrigerator to GFCF items. This not only keeps items separate, but helps in our case when we do have babysitters come over. I can simply point to a cupboard or fridge and say “everything in here is safe!”  This may take some shifting, but it’s a quick and easy way to assure that you’re keeping your food and your bodies safe! 

Step 5: Be sure to sterilize everything that you use to cook gluten and casein items- if you have the luxury to have extra cupboards and separate pots and pans, kudos! However, if you don’t clean and clean well.  

Step 6: Stay away from wooden spoons and wooden utensils in general as they tend to keep particles of gluten and casein even after being washed- stainless steel is a great choice

Step 7: Buy another toaster! One thing that can accrue gluten is your toaster. To solve this, it’s much easier to purchase a separate “gluten-free toaster”

Step 8: Keep things CLEAN! Always use a disinfectant after cooking your gluten and casein items. Hydrogen Peroxide is a great way to do this, there are many natural ways to keep your space clean, stay healthy, and save our earth!

Step 9: Wash before you use your dishwasher. Yes, it’s a pain… But you know you’ll be safe. 

Step 10: Start to use your highest setting on your dishwasher- some have a  sanitizing option, use it 🙂

Please use this as a forum- If you have another step to add, go ahead and add it. I welcome your great ideas!