The other day I received these gluten-free pitas in the mail from GFL Foods and I was all oh-my-gosh-I-can’t-freaking-wait-to-try-these. That’s because pita bread is one of those non-gluten-free foods that can be tough to find a substitute for — and I miss it!
The bread arrives unfrozen, but the instructions tell you to pop them in the freezer right away in order to ensure the best quality. Then, you just take one out as needed, warming it by putting it in the microwave or oven. I toasted mine and barely let it cool before stuffing it to the max with tuna and sprouts. I think I went a little too crazy because I cracked the bread a bit. Oops …
But it still managed to hold its own. Look how it stayed together despite my overzealous stuffing …
The bread was so yummy! I was so happy to have pita back in my life again and loved that this one didn’t taste dry or flavor-less like some of the others I have tried. It even has a very mild salty taste to it that just adds somethin’ special. It’s a little pricey ($9.00 for 6 + shipping), but I feel like pita is a every-once-and-awhile bread anyway. So, the cost kind of spreads itself out. Plus, I always try to think: “How much would I spend if I was in a restaurant?” This sandwich was about $2.00 – $3.00 (with the tuna and sprouts), so I would say that’s a deal!
I packed a PB&J one for the car today and it looks equally delicious (in its own right, of course). 
Thanks to GFL Foods for making my pita bread day(s)!
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Question for you: Do you think the high price tag for some specialty gluten-free food items is worth it? How do you balance it with other expenses?
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Oh my goodness I cannot wait to try these!! I have been making wraps with brown rice tortillas for lunch at work and they fall apart every. single. day!! I have a question for you
How old were you when you were diagnosed with Celiac? Also, did you give up coffee to help your digestive issues heal quicker? I was just diagnosed this year at 35. BUT, was diagnosed with ISB at 16… so the whole time I should not have been eating gluten and had no idea, but was in constant pain, exhausted and depressed. So frustrating. Anyway, I feel like it is taking my body longer that I would like to heal, and I have read some stories of people diagnosed with Celiac going off all caffeine, dairy and soy to help speed the healing process. I am not sure if there is anything to that or not. Do you have an opinion on it? Thanks 
This pita bread really is great! Let me know how you like it.
As for Celiac, I was actually just diagnosed a year ago, but I experienced symptoms for my entire life. As you probably know, the amount of time I spent in pain was unbelievable. When I was finally diagnosed, I couldn’t believe it took so many years of doctors appointments and misdiagnoses to arrive at that one life-changing moment. I only hope I can help other people avoid a similar process.
I did give up coffee because I felt like I still had lingering migraines and stomach pains. I don’t know if there’s any science behind it, but it seemed to help make my stomach less “active” and jittery. When I drink coffee (eat too much sugar, eat too much dairy, etc.), my whole body feels out of whack and I just can’t afford to feel that way. It has been my experience that people who have Celiac disease, gluten sensitivity or a food allergy very often have a sensitivity to a NUMBER of foods. I don’t know if it’s because our stomachs are so sensitive or what the deal is, but I feel much better when I am not eating dairy and excess sugar in conjunction with a gluten-free diet. I’ve actually set a personal goal to cut back/entirely eliminate sugar and dairy for the next few weeks because I feel like I’ve been overdoing it (and my stomach can tell the difference). Hope that helps!
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