Gluten-Free Foods

noun a mixture of two proteins present in cereal grains, especially wheat, that is responsible for the elastic texture of dough

• Gluten is a protein found in wheat and other grains.
• I try to avoid gluten because it upsets my stomach.
• Gluten is like the enemy for people with celiac disease.
• The gluten of negativity can weigh you down if you let it.

noun a type of grain or cereal crop that is widely grown in many parts of the world for its small seeds, which are used as food for humans and livestock

• Millet is a small-seeded grain that is commonly used in birdseed mixtures.
• I bought some millet to feed the birds in my backyard.
• Hey, wanna grab some millet and chill at the park?
• In the grand scheme of things, our problems are just like millet compared to the challenges others face.

noun a type of bread made from a starter dough that ferments over time

adjective describing something related to or made with sourdough

• The bakery specializes in making traditional sourdough bread.
• I love the tangy taste of sourdough bread from that bakery.
• Let's grab some sourdough and chow down.
• Her patience was like a sourdough starter, slowly developing over time.

noun a slang term for zucchini noodles, which are noodles made from spiralized zucchini

• Zoodles are a healthier alternative to traditional pasta made from zucchini.
• I love making zoodles for a quick and easy dinner.
• Let's whip up some zoodles for a low-carb meal.
• Her creativity knows no bounds, she can turn anything into zoodles.

noun Teff is a type of grain native to Ethiopia and Eritrea, also known as lovegrass or tef.

• Teff is a gluten-free grain that is commonly used in Ethiopian cuisine.
• I tried making injera with teff flour, but it didn't turn out as good as the one from the restaurant.
• I heard teff is the new superfood that everyone is raving about.
• The teff fields stretched out as far as the eye could see, like a sea of waving grass.