The first and most important part of reducing the amount of gluten in your diet, is being able to read food labels and front of pack marketing on food packages.  This will help you decide what you can and cannot eat.  Recently, there was legislation passed that defined what "gluten-free" means on labels.  Although food manufacturers are not required to label products as gluten-free, if they do, they must comply with the following definition:  "the product contains less than 20 parts per million (ppm) of gluten." Although true gluten-free products may contain less than 20 ppm, it has been proven that these levels of gluten do not cause adverse side effects in those who have Celiac's disease or a gluten sensitivity. Many foods will be labeled as gluten-free.  However, there are some foods that are not required to have any labeling in regards to gluten and these include:  meat, shelled eggs, liquor, wine and beer. Do not get confused by the claim of "wheat free."  This doesn't always mean the product is gluten-free.  It should specifically say "contains no gluten or gluten-free." Also read labels on medications, supplements, cosmetics and play dough as these items may also contain gluten.  The "gluten-free" labeling may appear in a  variety of places on food packages.  Check the front, back, nutrition fact panel and near the ingredient list for these claims.  If a product doesn't specifically say "gluten-free" and you're unsure if it would contain gluten, do not purchase or consume it. If you want or need to follow a gluten-free diet, one of the first steps is to clean out your kitchen.  You'll need to remove all food containing gluten so that you not longer consume or cook them.  Read all the labels and ingredient lists to ensure you find every single item containing gluten.  If you're unsure if a food has gluten, stick to the safe side and get rid of it. Check the pantry first.  This is most likely where you'll find the most gluten containing products.  Items that may contain gluten could include:  bread, pasta, cookies, crackers, chips, cereals, pancake or waffle mix, tortillas, condiments and sauces, or croutons. Your refrigerator or freezer may also have some gluten containing foods like:  marinades, dressings, sauces, frozen waffles and pancakes, beer, fresh pasta or soy sauce. You can either discard foods (especially if they've been open), give them away to friends or family or donate unopened items to a food bank. In addition make sure to sanitize and thoroughly cleanse any cutlery or dishes that have come into contact with gluten containing foods.  Even if you have all gluten-free products in your house, but use contaminated cutlery, you can transfer small particles of gluten to foods and it may cause a reaction in those who are sensitive to it. After you've cleared out your kitchen, you'll want to consider replacing some of those items with gluten-free alternatives.  Some items will be easy to replace by just switching to a gluten-free version.  For example, switch to gluten-free soy sauce, dressings and marinades.  It's also simple to make these at home using gluten-free ingredients. You may also consider switching to all gluten-free grains (like breads, rice, pasta, waffles or crackers).  However, many gluten-free versions of these foods have different tastes and textures due to the lack of gluten.  Be prepared for these to be a little different than what you're used to. One thing to note about many gluten-free foods is that they are frequently higher in calories and other ingredients due to the increased processing required to make these items.  If weight is an issue, make sure to be aware of the extra calories you may be ingesting by switching to all gluten-free foods. You may also want to consider switching the grocery store where you do the majority of your food shopping.  Since gluten-free foods have become much more popular, there are many health food stores, organic grocery stores and speciality grocery stores that offer a much larger array of gluten-free foods.   Find one in your area especially if your local grocer doesn't offer a wide enough variety of appropriate foods.

Summary: Read all food labels. Clean out your kitchen. Purchase gluten-free products of your favorite foods.


Dressing nice with your hair styled is a great way to get noticed in a crowd. Looking your best also provides a level of confidence that helps you get noticed. Before you next see your crush, pick a special outfit and take the extra time to style your hair. The more often you are with your crush, the more likely they are to like you. This is known as a psychological effect called the proximity effect. Try and find ways to frequently be in the same place as your crush:  Casually show up to your crush’s workplace if it is somewhere the general public goes. Attend sporting events or club meetings that your crush is a part of. Hang out with mutual friends and attend social gatherings where you'll see the person you like. Eye contact is a quick and easy way to flirt and communicate with your  crush. Casually glance at your crush for a few seconds to pique the person's interest.  When the person you like catches you glancing, lock eyes for a moment and then look away to smile to yourself. Wait a few minutes and then repeat the glances towards the person. If you notice your crush looking at you while you are looking away, turn and lock eyes for a few seconds and smile.

Summary: Look your best. Be around your crush. Flirt with eye contact.


Lower class men in the Renaissance often wore what's called a poet shirt. This is a baggy shirt with large long sleeves, almost always white or off-white. Think of a classic pirate shirt. Look for one made of a natural fabric like cotton or linen.  You can choose a different color if you want. Brown and olive green work well. Instead of a poet shirt, you can opt for a tunic if you wish. These are long-sleeved shirts that go lower than normal shirts. Look for something in a natural color and of a natural material. You might already own some cotton trousers that will work for the garb. If not, look for some in a dark color, dark brown or black. They should be long enough to tuck into boots. Fabric is the most important factor here. They didn't have denim back then, and plain khaki pants won't look right either. Look for a light fabric, preferably cotton or linen, or something that looks like cotton or linen. Alternatively, you can look for pants that come down to just past or just above the knee. If you can sew elastic into the openings to make them resemble bloomers, even better. The vest will make your basic male garb complete, besides the shoes and accessories. The vest should be dark colored like the pants, and simple and plain. A leather vest would be ideal, but you have a lot of freedom with fabrics here, so just look for something that you like the look of. Boots will complete your look, as your trousers should be tucked into them. Look for the most nondescript, basic black or brown leather boots you can find. Something like cowboy boots will not fit in. If you've chosen to wear pants that go to the knee instead, you could wear some leather sandals instead.
Summary: Find a shirt. Look for pants. Find a vest. Get some boots.