Finding Food In Phoenix

[Desert Living]

I'm newly diagnosed and I'm looking for places to shop. I know that Trader Joe's and Whole Foods, but does anyone know of somewhere else to shop. I'm in Phoenix. Plus I have purchased some items and I find that some are less than desirable. Is there some brands or particular items to stay away from. Is all organic items in the store free of gluten? I bought something yesterday that say gluten-free so I thought it was okay, but turns out it has wheat in it. I'm allergic to wheat so just because its gluten free doesn't mean its wheat free. I'm so confused!

[CarlaB]

Welcome!

Organic does not have anything to do with gluten. Organic if referring to how the food is grown -- no pesticides, for example.

Anything gluten-free should be wheat-free as well, but something that's wheat-free is not necessarily gluten-free. I'm curious what you bought that has wheat but is labeled gluten-free.

In the beginning it's easiest to start out with things that are naturally gluten-free -- meat, eggs, fish, veggies, fruit, rice, potatoes, etc. Then try to find replacements for the foods you like.

Tinkyada is the best pasta available.

I can't tell you places to shop because I'm not in Phoenix ... but I stayed at Wild Horse Pass and they had a wonderful breakfast buffet that made it easy to eat gluten-free. I also got wonderful service there from both the restaurant and the banquet service.

There's another thread on here about Scottsdale. Apparently there's a pizza place there that has gluten-free pizza ... you might look for that thread.