The first day of school can be down-right terrrifiying for the parents of children on gluten-free diets. Prepare yourself and your gluten-free kids for a safe and healthy school year with lots of tips, resources and kid-friendly gluten-free lunchbox recipes.
1. How to Pack a Healthy Gluten-Free School Lunchbox
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Good quality proteins, complex carbohydrates and healthy fats are key to improving your child's diet. These tips and resources will help you plan and pack healthier gluten-free school lunches for your gluten-free child.
2. Gluten-Free Back-to-School Resources Every Parent Should Read
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A comprehensive list of resources and links for parents of school-aged gluten-free children. A must read from our About.com Guide to Celiac Disease.
3. Gluten-Free School Lunch Recipes and Tips
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Here are a week's worth of gluten-free school lunch recipes that add variety, kid-friendly flavors and nutrition to school lunchboxes.
Share Your Favorite Gluten-Free School Lunch Recipes and Tips
4. Gluten-Free Sandwich Tips and Resources
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Gluten-free sandwiches stuffed with gluten-free deli meats, cheeses and vegetables or nut butters with naturally sweetened jams or jelly are nutritious gluten-free school lunch foods, full of energy-sustaining nutrients to get your gluten-free child through the afternoon.
With the growing selection of gluten-free breads available nationwide, it's becoming very easy to pack gluten-free sandwiches that don't crumble or become soggy before the lunch bell rings.
5. Raising Gluten-Free Kids
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A refresher course on cooking for gluten-free kids, including nutritional needs of growing children, favorite recipes and USDA nutritional guidelines for children, all to help you send your gluten-free kids off to school with nutrient-packed lunches!
Safe / Unsafe Grain List for Gluten-Free Cooks
Avoid Gluten in Processed Foods and Beverages
USDA Nutrient Recommendations for Children
