Healthy Gluten-Free Foods

4. Beans and legumes

Beans and legumes are excellent sources of protein, vitamins, and minerals, making them staples in plant-based diets. They also happen to be gluten-free and super versatile. Add beans or lentils to soups and stews, form burger patties out of them, whizz them into hummus for crudités, or make falafels out of chickpea flour. Plus, here's a fun fact: peanuts are legumes, not nuts, and they're perfect for snacking on instead of pretzels. Or how about a classic PB&J sandwich on gluten-free bread? These days, it's not unusual to see pulse pasta on grocery store shelves, so if you love noodles, you have more nutrient-dense alternatives to work with.

While soybeans are gluten-free, most soy sauces contain wheat, so consider using tamari or coconut aminos for a similar flavor.