Krista says: If youre heading out to the great Minnesota get together, it is actually possible to eat gluten and/or dairy free and to get a few things that resemble healthy. For those of us with food intolerances or allergies, it can sometimes feel like were locked out of the experiences that revolve around food like the MN State Fair, but Ive done the fair for several years being gluten, dairy and sugar free. Ive eaten several things throughout the day and left feeling great. Yes, I skipped out on cheese curds and mini doughnuts but I also skipped out on a belly ache, extreme fatigue and a terrible headache so it was totally worth it! Here are some guides to help you and your stomach plan your way through the Minnesota State Fair. And if youre gluten free and craving a corndog, check out the Gluten Free Beer Battered Brat at Sonnys in the Food building. This list is from NPR (its not all gluten free but what they deem guilt free: Top 10 Guilt-Free Foods Its not that difficult to find healthier choices on the menu at the state fair. Guilt-free foods often are full of fruits, vegetables and grains. Foods on this list often include: -Fruits, vegetables, or grains as the main ingredients(packed with vitamins, minerals and phyto-chemicals) -Contain real fruit or fruit juice (instead of fruit flavoring or sugar) -Lean meats, fish or game as main ingredients (lower in fat, saturated fat and cholesterol than fatty meats) -Are grilled, boiled or served fresh (lower in fat, trans fat and calories) -Contain fats such as olive oil or nuts (instead of saturated and trans fats) -Are flavorful and interesting 1. Marios Pitas with fresh veggies 2. Billys Potatoes with veggies 3. Taos Express grilled chicken and wild rice burrito with mango sauce 4. Le Crepe with fresh fruits or veggies 5. Caribbean Smoothie with fresh fruit and non-fat yogurt 6. Jamaican veggie patty 7. Falafel 8. Buffalo burgers 9. Grilled corn on the cob 10. Chocolate-dipped banana or caramel apple And here is the link to the gluten free foods that Ive used for several years to guide me through my fair fare :) blogs.citypages/food/2013/08/mn_state_fair_gluten_free_foods.php
Posted on: Mon, 25 Aug 2014 14:06:23 +0000
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