Whether you're baking or you need a thickener for gravy or a sauce, you have plenty of alternatives. Some of the main alternatives include almond flour, coconut flour, soy flour, and buckwheat. You can also use cornstarch or potato flour. Keep in mind that many of these alternatives cannot be substituted one-for-one with wheat flour. When you're first starting out, stick to established recipes to get your bearings. If you love cereal, don't despair. You can find cereals that don't contain gluten, though you do need to be careful. Many cereals are labelled as gluten-free. If they're not, be sure to check the ingredient list for wheat and other grains, as well as for malt extract or flavoring. Most standard breads and pasta contain wheat flour and therefore, gluten. However, because gluten-free is becoming a more popular diet, you'll be able to find many alternatives that use different flours. Sometimes, gluten-free breads are kept in the freezer section, so be sure to look around and ask if you need to. Many people have made this journey before you, so you don't need to forge your own path. You can find a wide variety of recipes on the web specifically targeted to be gluten-free, including desserts, main courses, and sauces.

Summary: Use different flours. Find gluten-free cereals. Look for gluten-free alternatives to bread and pasta. Use the web to find gluten-free recipes.

While it varies from company to company, you usually must either cancel by mail or phone. Some companies will let you cancel online. Call the company or go online to find the best method for your company. To cancel by mail, print off the cancellation form online or ask the company to send it to you. To cancel online, look for the "cancel policy" button under your policy details. To cancel by phone, call the company's insurance department and ask for the cancellation department. You don't have to wait until your renewal date to cancel your policy. You can cancel any time during the year, so shop around if you'd like. If you're buying a new policy, you should have it in place before you cancel your old one. In some states, the company most notify the DMV when you cancel or get a new policy, so the state can fine you for the gap. Plus, if you get in an accident, you could be in serious trouble without insurance. In addition, sometimes rates will be higher if you a lapse between policies. In some states, you need proof of your new insurance policy before your old company will cancel the policy. In these states, if you don't have a new policy, you will need to show you have surrendered your plates. Call the DMV or go online to find out what your state requires. If you're not switching to a new insurance policy, some states require that you give your license plates back to the state before your policy can be cancelled. Check if your state requires it by calling the DMV or visiting the website for your state. You may think stopping payment is a good way to cancel your insurance. However, it's likely your credit score will take hit because of it. Plus, if you're switching companies, your new insurance company won't look favorably on this type of cancellation. It could raise your rates or be a reason for the new company to cancel your insurance.
Summary: Contact your insurance company to find out the ways you can cancel. Cancel when it's best for you. Purchase a new policy before cancellation. Show proof of your new insurance. Surrender your license plates to the state. Don't just stop paying your insurance.