Banana Oat Breakfast Bars

Sad, sad news. I found out I'm allergic to wheat. Like legitimately allergic, I'm not trying (or wanting) to jump on the gluten-free bandwagon.


With an allergy to wheat, I can still have items containing rye, just not foods with "wheat" in the ingredients. What is interesting about food allergies is that you can train your body over time to tolerate certain amounts, with appropriate guidance of course.


Finding out about this wasn't all bad. I'm taking it as a challenge to learn what my patients have to go through when they find out about new allergies or intolerances. So you know what that means....experimenting with gluten-free flours! My kind of fun!

Lemony Wheat Berries with Feta and Pine Nuts

Nothing beats a good, hearty grain side dish. I love grains, especially when they offer a hefty dose of fiber!

Wheat berries has a chewy texture and tastes similar to barley. I used red wheat berries in this recipe, but barley works just as well. For a gluten-free option, try using short-grain brown rice.