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Holiday Menu
I'm not having many people for the holidays, so I'm just going to keep it simple and easy. There will be ten of us, so I just bought two turkey breasts rather than a whole turkey. I'll also make mashed potatoes and cornbread dressing. Mom is bringing sweet potatoes. I can't decide whether to just have a tossed salad or make some other green vegetable. For another vegetable dish, I bought the ingredients to make a new recipe called Yellow Velvet. It has kernel corn and yellow squash in a cr
Christmas Presents
Okay so me and my boyfriend totally cheated and opened our Christmas presents early! since it is after all just us and our dogs, neither of us has family out here in North Carolina, so we decided what the heck...Anyhow to the point, he is the sweetest, he got me the book, Living Gluten Free For Dummies!!! now a lot of people laughed when i told them that is what he got me, but i absolutely love it! It shows that he put some thought in to his gift, and that he wants to help me be successful in go
Shampoos?
I forgot to add this in, has anyone else had a problem with shampoos and conditioners? I was using Treseme, and my hair started falling out really badly, read the ingredients and number 2 on the list was wheat something, I have quit using Treseme completely and my hair is growing back... I was told as long as you don't ingest it that it wasn't supposed to harm, so does anyone know why that would happen? I mean the results are clearly that i cant use it, since my hair was falling out, im talkingExit Strategy - Eating Out
Celiacs Need An Exit Strategy. Eating is a very social activity. It plays an important role in cultures word wide. Did you know that Polynesians are more private about dining than about sex? Last week I listened to one of those provocative obnoxious radio talk show hosts that demonized those who have special diet requirements. He said we should just eat what's being served or stay at home. I let the station manager know how I felt about that! We will not allow our Celiac diagnosis to turn us
A Healing Kitchen
December 21, 2007 (shortest day of the year) Celiac Disease and the requirement for commitment to a long term restricted way of eating seemed like the end of the world but it quickly became a whole new beginning (When you love to eat you don't swallow defeat easily) I never imagined giving up many sugars and starches would turn me into a fast and imaginative cook, or find me sharing this "mandatory hobby" with thousands of others. I vowed to use my imagination to beat celiac disease and chAttitude Counts
Your approach, attitude and degree of personal commitment to lifelong dietary restrictions is so important. You can make protecting your intestinal health a positive and creative experience rather than getting mired in regret or resentment over having to sacrifice certain foods. I have always viewed my diet as the glass more than half full and made every effort to maximize the appeal of permitted food. think my diet is fun and am not ashamed to say so! The most difficultHeal Gut With Slippery Elm And Marshmallow Root
Hi, I am new to this site. But as I wait for my organic chicken to bake for a Thanksgiving feed with my boyfriend I thought I'd start this blog. I have found that herbs and other supplements have helped heal a great many of my symptoms along with of course avoiding all gluten. Given my apparent success at healing myself, I have been invited to speak at the Santa Cruz, CA celiac support group. It was suggested there that I start a blog. How easy can this get? I am hopeful that this t
Maybe I Really Am Crazy
Just re-read a couple of posts I'd made earlier on the board. Geeze! Yeah, that's me who wrote them, but still. I sound like an utter looney! I've always been a bit "off" (its part of my charm), but recently I've a little more off than usual. No.... scratch that. A LOT more off. I used to be an upbeat, logical, reasonable person capable of handling things in a patient and straightforward manner. People would even come to me for advice, not because it was necessarily good, but because
I'm Starving And Afraid To Eat Anything! Gah!
Every time I turn around, some new health thing pops up and new dietary restrictions come into play. First, it was the thyroid and avoiding goitrogens like unfermented soy and raw cruciferous veggies. Then it was the elimination diet and having to avoid gluten, dairy, corn and refined sugar due to reactions. Ok, fine. I can deal with that. Spent 4 hours in the ER yesterday due to having abdominal pain for 6 days straight. They didn't find anything, of course. Just said to follow up witGREAT GF eating in Toronto
IL FORNELLO - It's a chain in Canada, and it's amazing in what they offer. Was in Toronto this Spring for 5 days, and ate there 4 times. Delicious gourmet GF PIZZA (see pic) - thin crust, cooked in the stone pizza oven on A SEPARATE PAN. (the rest of the pizzas go straight on the stone.) It was delicious. They say they have a steady stream of celiac customers. I can't remember, I dont think it was a separate menu, but rather a notation that all pasta and pizza items can be made GF.. Anyhow, gre
Frozen goods: AMY's 'gluten-free' pizza...not gluten-free for me
Hi, So, just putting this user experience out there and asking for your feedback. I have often gotten Amy's gluten free pizza (the plain rice crust/ Cheese one), and have gotten sick every time. (sick meaning: inflated, swollen, etc, followed by all the 'afterness' later.) I confirmed with someone else (they actually bought it up first), that they cant have this brand either. They only tried the Spinach/Soy cheese flavor (which I LOVED, but questioned it too). It can be observed that there is aPossibly heading to China...what to eat?
Just a short note and request for suggestions; I've heard to stay away from brown sauces (could contain soy sauce), but that the 'white sauce' is ok. Other than certain dim sum...I'm guessing the steamed rice noodle wrapped shrimp dumplings (not the more yellow (flour) noodle wrapped shu mai) and egg 'pancakes' with peas and sausage. (no bread) Is anyone familiar with either eating in China, or of types of food I would be able to find? Are they big on grilled meats?Alcohol and Celiac Disease
Single white female seeks alcohol during social hours that won't irritate, humiliate, or disrespect my small intestine. I know the big "no no's" - gin, whiskey, beer or anything fermented from grain, hops, barley. I miss my black and tan's at the local Irish-type pub but still love my cosmos. Any advice on the affects of vodka, rum, mixed drinks in general? Or should I just give up the ghost when it comes to happy hour and stick with club soda and lime?
What To Eat/
So apparently I've had Celiac since I was about four or five. That's when I began to show the symptoms anyway. Since then I was generally healthy but would get sick and be in and out of school. Now I know I was living with all of the side effects from the nausea, digestive pain, delayed growth, tooth decay, dizzy spells, constant infections, brain fog etc... I was tested for anemia and mono in HS but both came up neg. It was not until I moved to College that my extreme weight loss and fatigue b
Hawaii Bound
My first child has flown the nest. She is moving to Hawaii. I drove with her to California so that she could ship her car from there. Then I flew home by myself. I can't go in her room yet. I know it was past time for her to go, but it still hurts.No Harina, Por Favor
Boyfriend sends text message to me at work last (rainy)Friday: //Do you have a valid passport and can you get Monday off work?// So, we fly to Cancun that night and have a great time! (His bday weekend) We crammed snorkeling, zip-line riding over the jungle canopy (I'd seen it on the travel channel and was dying to do it), rappeling, bicycling, kayaking, hiking, Mayan ruins, etc. all in one weekend with a long flight from CA to the Carribean! Mexico is SO easy to eat gluten free! I ate lobstGetting Started
I would like to thank Scott for the opportunity to create a blog on Celiac.com. I am a mother of three very small and rambunctious boys, the oldest of which (5) suffers from wheat and corn allergies, the delayed intolerance kind. He developed a tic disorder after his preschool vaccinations last fall and the symptoms gradually worsened over the next six months. We had all kinds of tests done and visited many doctors before we finally had allergy testing done. This was when we discovered the root
Does Celiac Cause Sensitivites To Rx's?
Has anyone out there found a link with celiac and allergy-type reactions to various medications? e.g., I take hormone replacement meds since losing my thyroid to cancer. I can only tolerate a tiny dose because my body reacts like I'm allergic to the medication. I've checked and double checked - there is no gluten in any of the fillers/binders. I also find I cannot tolerate antibiotics and a variety of other medications, e.g., severe allergic reactions to Vicodin. Would love to hear from you
Margaritaville Orlando Gluten-free Menu!
For those of you looking for Gluten-Free Restaurants I have GOOD news!! Margaritaville in Orlando is very close to rolling out there GLUTEN-FREE menu! Even though its not quite out yet, Chef Dan has been preparing gluten-free meals by request. I have been extremely fortunate to have partaken in his gluten-free master pieces and they are AMAZING! From pastas to burgers he's conquering the gluten-free world. I highly recommend you go and try it yourself. Let me know what you think and how
Doctor Issues...
For the past three years, I've been having weird breakouts on my elbows. Some medical professionals told me that it was most likely a skin reaction, and not to worry about it unless it spread. This August I noticed it on my knees as well. This started my doctor chain. I first visited my family doctor, who sent me to an allergist. I went in for a scratch test, but nothing reacted like my breakouts (I did find out that I am mildly allergic to grass and dog dander, but can still have a dog). After
Gators, Taters, And More
No fried alligator for me! I really did want to try it, even tho it probably tastes just like chicken! My mother and I cooked our own Thanksgiving for Two. She was upset that I said I hate Thanksgiving. My brother is allergic to poultry, so it's not like I'm the only one who doesn't like this holiday. So we made it "our" way. We loved it. My mom didn't have ANY bread! She ate a gluten-free muffin Kinnickick Frozen blueberry- and she liked it. She couldn't believe the texture was soI Had A Sammich Today! :)
Ever since Thanksgiving, I've had a mad craving for turkey sandwiches. Not just any old craving. A MAD craving. One of the local grocery stores carries both Kinnickinnick and Glutino breads! Woot! Lightly toasted two pieces, added some thinly sliced leftover turkey, a little salt and pepper, and (ok I cheated on the sugar) some cranberry sauce. Left off the usual slathering of mayo because I'm trying to watch my fat intake. Ooooooh! It was goooood! I ate it all up! Not goin-
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John Scott pointed me to Wiki entry about the effect of diet on hookworm egg production: https://www.helminthictherapywiki.org/wiki/NA_incubation:_very_detailed_method_by_Alana#Promotion_of_egg_viability_by_dietary_manipulation
Nothing presently in my diet was mentioned in the article, but it does bring up the obvious point that my diet would naturally affect the health and wellness of the hookworms that live in my gut. Something to think about.
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Yes, there are several gluten-free certifications out there (one is the GFCO), and the usual standard they claim is 10ppm, however, recent findings indicate that even the GFCO's higher standards may not ensure that foods they certify are gluten-free:
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- Dave No-grain commented on Scott Adams's article in Latest Research1
Exploring the Connection Between Celiac Disease and Anal Diseases (+Video)
I suffered badly from hemorrhoids for years before I was diagnosed. I gave up gluten and, as if by magic, they totally disappeared within 48 hours. Never returned.- 1
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What Parents Need to Know About Raising a Child with Celiac Disease (+Video)
Reared a gluten-free kid who is now doing great in his 40s. Some stress in earlier childhood, but by mid-high school had it all figured out. I heard a comment back then that gave me hope. "By the time a celiac kid reaches college age, he or she has developed a hundred ways to say 'No, thank you' and make it stick." The celiac kids end up knowing that...- 1
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