What ’ s in the sauce?

Living the Wheat Belly Lifestyle may take a bit of effort, but the results are so worth it. You must think before you order your meals. Hidden sources of grains and corn by-products are lurking in some unlikely places. You may have thought that by skipping the bread/sandwich and choosing the soup-n-salad would ensure that your meal was safe. Think again…Many commercial “cream” sauces and soups get their creamy texture from starch, not real cream. And that starch often comes from wheat flour or corn starch. In fact, most commercial soup manufacturers literally use countless tons of wheat every year to produce canned soup. Salad dressings and marinades often contain malt vinegar, soy sauce, and flour. – Tweet this! Also, watch out for spice blends such as taco mixes and salad seasonings. Pure spices and herbs are fine, but mixes often contain these by-products. Wheat and corn by-products are used as stabilizers and thickeners in many products, even ketchup and mustard. The same goes for pasta sauce, tomato paste, BBQ sauce and prepared marinades. Keep in mind that this applies to any marinated fish or meat that you buy. You may have thought that soy sauce would be safe, but unfortunately most soy sauce is made with fermented wheat. Don’t despair!  There are so many ways for you to still enjoy delicious meals both while dinning out and preparing meals at home. When eating out, make sure to ask your server what’s in the sauce, or just order your food with...
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