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  1. LovintheGFlife
    Welcome to the forum, @LovintheGFlife! Thank you @trents. Please see my responses below. 1. Are you consistent with eating gluten free? Yes, very consistent. I occasionally eat out but only at places that have a gluten-free menu. And I take Gliadin-X when eating out 2. Since being diagnosed with celiac disease, have you had any follow...
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    For many years the Bilirubin results in my annual blood work have been borderline or slightly high. They are typically in the range 1.2-1.7 mg/dL. Every time I discussed this with my physician, he claims it is "normal" for some individuals and attributed it to Gilbert's Syndrome, a benign condition. I was diagnosed with celiac disease (celiac disease) three...
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    I recently started shopping at a nearby Trader Joe's store. I was surprised at the number and variety of (healthy) gluten-free options sold there. I must admit their low prices are also quite tempting. However, I am curious as to the labeling on all their packages. While none of their products are certified as gluten-free, many are identified as 'GLUTEN FREE...
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    @Scott Adams thank you for this alert. I shop at Wegmans every week and love that most of their products (without wheat ingredients) are clearly labeled as 'G' to indicate gluten-free. This includes their sushi, salad bar, cold and hot foods bar.
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    I recently had to travel to India for work, my first trip outside North America since my diagnosis three years ago. I stayed at the JW Marriott in Delhi and the Marriott Hotel in Indore (Central India). Initially, I was apprehensive regarding the availability of gluten-free (gluten-free) meals, not knowing what would be in store for me on this 10-day trip...
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    I have tried Turkish restaurants on travels and found they are OK. Have not tried Vietnamese yet. What I have also found is that most Indian restaurants offer many varied and delicious choices for those who can tolerate some degree of spice. Many Indian restaurants in the U.S. go so far as to identify the items on their menu as 'gluten-free'. I would be cautious...
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    @Scott Adams, thank you for another helpful article. I can vouch for Bonefish Grill, PF Chang's and Outback Steakhouse. Have not tried the others listed in your article following my diagnosis two years ago. However, I have had a nasty experience at my local BJ's Brewhouse. They claim to have a gluten-free menu but served me a soup with croutons, despite explaining...
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    @Jessica Prince, with Outback Steakhouse it can go either way, as I have experienced. I have eaten at PF Chang's many times and have never had an issue. Am yet to try Olive Garden and Red Robin. Interestingly, I called my local Cheesecake Factory twice and was told they do NOT have a gluten-free menu. I highly recommend Yard House for their gluten-free menu...
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    @Peggy M, I've eaten at different Bonefish Grill locations in the U.S., (at least a dozen times) and have never been disappointed. I found they always take great precaution. As a celiac this is now one of my favorite places for dinner. Sorry to hear about your unpleasant experience.
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    @Cynthia.Wood, I agree. Have eaten there many times and discovered theirs is perhaps the best gluten-free pizza anywhere!
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    @Jefferson Adams thank you for clarifying this. The earlier article by Scott Adams on liqueurs was also helpful. However, it did not discuss whether two of my favorites--Drambuie and Tia Maria--are gluten free. Do you have any information regarding those two?
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    @I.M.Celiac these are very helpful tips for a traveler; thank you! I have tried most of these and KIND bars have always been my go-to snack. I would also like to add two other restaurant chains where I have had safe dining experiences: Yard House and Outback Steakhouse. IMO, these two take gluten-free meals and Celiac Disease very seriously.
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    @Jefferson Adamsthanks for a great and informative article. As someone who has worked in Pharma Quality and Compliance all my life, I can attest to the fact that there is likely to be no gluten in most drug products such as tablets and capsules. While active ingredients should never contain gluten, the culprit could well be the excipients (inactive ingredients...
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    I have always wondered why big brand companies do not label their products as "Gluten Free", even though they are gluten-free, whereas the store brands (generics) such as Wegmans, ShopRite and Lidl do. One would expect it to be just the opposite. I have noticed this with many different items such as shredded cheese, cream cheese, butter, yogurt, mayonnaise...
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    @Magdalen, I generally avoid buffets in restaurants, especially if there is any bakery item around. The only items I am comfortable consuming at a breakfast buffet are hard boiled eggs, fruit and yogurt.
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    @Jefferson Adamsthank you for this helpful article. My favorite, among the many that I have tried, is Daura Damm and I have been drinking it (never in excess of one bottle a day) without any issues.
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    @Ivana, thank you. This link is very helpful.
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    @Scott Adams, thank you for the reply. I too checked their website, but not much about allergens or gluten can be found. Since Toblerone is one of my weaknesses, I have occasionally eaten a few triangles with no reaction whatsoever. However, I have always consumed them with a capsule of GliadinX, just to be safe.
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    Toblerone used to be my favorite and go-to chocolate until I was diagnosed with celiac disease. I notice the ingredients listed are milk, almonds, soy and eggs. It is NOT labeled gluten-free. I was wondering if any celiacs have tried Toblerone and had a reaction? Thank you.
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    @Scott Adams, that's exactly what I thought at the time. I should have hung around the kitchen...but am much the wiser now.
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    @trentsI did NOT eat the tomato bisque after noticing the croutons. I asked the server to return it to the kitchen, had a word with the chef, and was offered an apology and a replacement without croutons. However, I suspect that even this too was contaminated.
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    @Yvonne Casey, Sorry to hear about your experience. I have been eating out quite often these last few months and except for one occasion have not suffered any serious symptoms. On that occasion I was terribly disappointed because the restaurant (a famous national chain) claimed to have a gluten-free menu but served me tomato bisque from that menu with croutons...
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    @Wheatwacked that's a great suggestion. I have tried several gluten-free bread and bakery items from different manufacturers and can affirm that Canyon Bakehouse tastes the best. It's not exactly your regular wheat bread, but comes pretty close! Highly recommend this brand.
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    @Scott Adams, I agree on the risk of cross-contamination. I am usually comfortable eating out if the restaurant has a dedicated fryer and/or a dedicated gluten-free cooking space in their kitchen. However, such places are really hard to come by. Therefore, like you, I generally talk to my server or the manager, if possible.
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    I recently came across a highly varied, inclusive, and tempting gluten-free menu at my local Yard House restaurant. I am interested in feedback from members who may have tried this menu. Eager to hear comments about safety, reactions, and the food in general. Please respond. Thank you.
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