GFCF Diet Help

July 7, 2009 by Mark  
Filed under GFCF Diet Help

For those of you incorporating the Gluten Free/Casein Free diet, it can be a challenge at times. We want to utilize this page to spread the word about local restaurants that cater to this diet and also any input you may have about recipes for home, etc.

Here is a start…we look forward to your input!

www.gfcfdiet.comOne of the major interventions for the treatment of Autistic Spectrum Disorders suggested by The Autism Research Institute & DAN! Practitioners. This website is the official GFCF Diet Support Group website and provides free information on the dietary intervention treatment for Autistic Spectrum Disorders. Includes information on acceptable and unacceptable foods, parent support groups, tips on getting started and more.

www.gfcfrecipes.comOffers free recipes and sells mixes and other products for preparing gluten-free, casein-free meals.
 
Sample Local Restaurants:
Arby’sPlain roast beef, grilled chicken, roasted ham (no bun on either), potato cakes
 
Burger KingPlain burger, Low Carb Whopper, Whopper Jr, grilled chicken (no bun on all)
 
Chick-Fil-AHash browns, Waffle Potato Fries cooked in 100% peanut oil. Char grilled chicken (no bun), bacon and eggs.
 
El Pollo LocoWhole Chicken on the bone, tomato-based salsas, pinto beans.
 
In-n-Out BurgerProtein Burger (no bun, no sauces, no cheese) just meat, tomato and lettuce. French fries.
 
Islands RestaurantsOffers an online menu for guests with allergies. Some of the items include grilled chicken, rotisserie chicken, French fries and strawberry lemonade.
 
Fusion Pizza – Gluten-Free options
 
Outback SteakhouseIf you click on menus, you will see that Outback has a gluten free menu available with many items.
 
McDonaldsBeef patties (no bun), scrambled eggs, apple juice, salad (no croutons). 
 
Mimi’s CafeWill make items by special request to accommodate dietary needs.

PF Changs – Has a GFCF menu with items that are either gluten free as prepared, or are modified to be gluten free. The soy sauce on the table is not gluten free. Please ask your server for our gluten free soy sauce. P.F. Chang’s Gluten Free Sauce contains garlic, ginger, rice wine, chicken stock, Sichuan powder, salt, sugar and wheat free soy sauce. The marinades for chicken, shrimp, scallops and calamari are gluten free and contain cornstarch. 

Pick up Stix – Any menu items without sauce or seasonings.

Red RobinServes French fries and hamburger patties to meet GFCF requirements. Make sure to ask if they use a separate fryer.

Stadium Pizza – Gluten-Free crust available