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- What gluten free foods must you buy? Here’s what I would suggest since they’re staples at my house and can be made into a quick meal:
- gluten free noodles
- gluten free breads
- gluten free pancake mix
- gluten free cold cereals and hot ones like grits, oatmeal and quinoa flakes
- gluten free soy or tamari sauce
- all purpose gluten free flour mix
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 0g | |
| Calories 0 | |
| Calories from Fat 0 | 0% |
| Total Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbs 0.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 0.0g | 0% |
| Protein 0.0g | 0% |
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