Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Today will be quite a test for all of us. Trying to eat gluten free and having to ask thousands of questions to our hosts for the day about all the food they've prepared. I will be visiting with my brother and the rest of our family at his house. This has been the tradition for the past several years. It is usually a huge feast and I leave there feeling sooooo FULL!! But now, I must be cautious about what I am eating. Maybe I should have been in the past also, but
So, last night I went to 'Whole Foods' in Providence for a free tour of the store with other 'Celiacs' given by a Nutritionist/Celiac of 15 years. It was very interesting as we went through the store and she explained many of the products and showed us what to look for on labels and how the store will segragate many of it's gluten-free products in each aisle. She also told us what some of her favorite gluten-free foods were and how to prepare some of them. Whole Foods also has many of their own
The Dr called yesterday with the results of my bone density test, and it showed that I have weakening of the bones.....Osteopenia....and am to continue taking calcium tabs with vitamin D. He is going to confer with an endocrinologist to determine what medication will be suitable. So I guess I'll be hearing from him again soon. Made some gluten free blueberry muffins last night. They are ok....I hope I become a better cook! Also prepared gluten free 'american chop suey' and shepards pie so I ha
Well, today I go for a bone density test to check for osteopenia or osteoperosis. The dr just wants to see if there are any problems considering my age and not knowing how long I may have had celiac disease. Yesterday I made some gluten-free brownies using Bob's Red Mill brownie mix. They are actually VERY GOOD!!! Moist, and taste like real brownies! Added some walnuts... YUM!!! Much better than the one's that I got from the bakery. Those were sooooo DRY! Of course, I have my favorite res
Well, I just got out of the Dr.'s office. We went over all my tests and for the time being, in addition to now having to live 'gluten free', I am to start taking calcium and vitamin D tablets 3 times a day. Next Thursday I am going for a bone density scan because Celiac Disease can cause osteoperosis, and because of my age, and not knowing how long I have actually had the disease, the good Dr wants to see what condition my skeleton is in. It's best to know I suppose. Anyway, just x-rays of some
I got home from work last night greatly anticipating having my home-made gluten-free meatloaf....I love meatloaf....the way I USED TO MAKE IT! I had to modify it by using gluten-free bread crumbs, and other seasonings. I was disappointed at how dry it was. The flavor was just OK.... nothing to write home about. Maybe the gluten-free bread crumbs absorb more of the grease from the ground beef? Maybe I need to use less of them? And maybe REAL chopped onions and peppers instead of the f
Spent most of last night cooking for the week. Had to empty all the food out of my 'fridge' and cupboard to make room for gluten-free food. Made some gluten-free pasta and a meat sauce, and a meatloaf. Used to love my meatloaf! It was made using Lipton onion soup mix. But that can't be used now, so I had to get gluten-free bread crumbs, and used some makeshift seasonings to try to imitate it. It looks dry, but I took a little taste and it seems to taste ok. I can no longer eat instant mashed p
Good morning friends,
Today I have to start keeping a food diary of all I eat and drink for the next 3 days before going to the nutritionist. I don't know if the paper is large enough to list all the bags of m&m's I will be eating?!! lol Is all gluten-free bread as hard as a brick?? I used it for a grilled cheese this morning. After I grilled it, it was much better, and it taste ok....the texture is more like pound cake! Anyway, I'm off to work now and wish all of you a great day! I hope
Having just been confirmed that I have Celiac Disease a few days ago, the doctor had me make an appointment with a nutritionist which will be this coming Thursday. The nutritionist is having me make a list of foods that I eat and like. As I was making this list it occurred to me that many.....MANY of these foods I will no longer be able to eat and that makes me very sad. I think of going to IGGY's and having clam cakes and chowder....that luscious New England chowder...thick and creamy white,
