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C & H is one of the largest brands in the US and probably one of the oldest. Been around for 90 years their website says! ha Open Original Shared Link

Maybe somebody else knows about Domino....I always use C & H

-Jessica

C&H Sugars are gluten-free.

I know in some of the other brands of brown sugars especially they add "natural colorings and natural flavorings to make it brown".

-Jessica

I use Ore-Ida Hashbrowns..the thinly sliced NOT the country style(chunky). Mr. Dell's is another gluten-free brand that you could use, and I have used before.

-Jessica

You are VERY welcome! I use these products all the time and I know it is helpful to have things you can pick up at the regular grocery store instead of spending an arm and a leg at the health food store!! Glad it was useful to some!!

-Jessica

June 11, 2004

Dear Jessica,

Thank you for your interest in Heinz Products. We certainly

understand how

difficult it can be to find foods that meet the requirements of a

restricted diet.

Following is the gluten-free listing for all of our products, as you

requested. If the product you asked about is not on this list, then

it is

not considered gluten-free.

HEINZ PRODUCTS:

Ketchup

One Carb Ketchup

No Sodium Added Ketchup

Hot & Spicy Kick'rs

EZ Marinader -- Teriyaki

Distilled White Vinegar

Red Wine Vinegar

Apple Cider Vinegar (not Heinz Apple Cider FLAVORED Vinegar)

AUNT MILLIE'S PASTA SAUCES

All Aunt Millie's Pasta Sauces

CLASSICO PASTA SAUCES:

All Classico Pasta Sauces

Classico Salad Dressings (Creamy Caesar & Balsamic Vinaigrette

DELIMEX PRODUCTS:

UPC CODE: PRODUCT NAME:

1769600012 Taquitos, 36 ct. Delimex Chicken

1769600018 Tamales, 12 ct. Delimex Beef

1769600019 Tamales, 12 ct. Delimex Chicken & Cheese

1769600020 Taquitos, 24 ct. Smart & Final Beef

1769600024 Tamales, 6 ct. Delimex Beef

1769600028 Taquitos, 25 ct. Delimex Beef

1769600029 Taquitos, 25 ct. Delimex Chicken

1769600048 Taquitos, 36 ct. Delimex Beef

1769600095 Taquitos, 12 ct. Delimex Beef

1769600096 Taquitos, 12 ct. Delimex Chicken

1769600133 Taquitos, 22 ct. Schwan's Beef w/ Salsa

1769600155 Tamales, 15 ct. Costco Beef

1769600159 Tamales, 20 ct. Delimex Beef, Costco

1769600180 Taquitos, 60 ct. Delimex Beef

1769600186 Taquitos, 60 ct. Sam's Club Beef

1769600189 Taquitos, 60 ct. Delimex Chicken

1769600206 Tamales, 2 ct. Trader Joe's Beef

1769600207 Tamales, 2 ct. Trader Joe's Chicken & Cheese

1769600214 Taquitos, 25 ct. Delimex 3-Cheese

1769600222 Tamales, 6 ct. Schwan's Beef

1769600481 Taquitos, 36 ct. Delimex Beef (Mexico Import)

1769600500 Taquitos, Delimex Beef / Deli-Pak

1769600505 Taquitos, Mini, 40 ct. Beef, Snacker Tray w/ salsa

1769600554 Tamales, Cheese Deli Bulk Pack

1769600555 Tamales, Chicken Deli Bulk Pack

1769600556 Tamales, Beef Deli Bulk Pack

1769600565 Tamales, 20 ct.Beef, Sams Club

1769600684 Taquitos, 66 ct. Costco Beef

1769600685 Taquitos, 66 ct. Costco Chicken

1769601208 Tamales, 2 ct. Trader Joe's Cheese & Green Chiles

ORE-IDA PRODUCTS:

UPC CODE: PRODUCT NAME:

1312000080 Ore-Ida

Country Time Lemonades are gluten-free.

Last time I checked with Minute Maid everything was fine, but it has probably been a year since I checked. Maybe someone has some more current info.

-Jessica

OUCH reading this hurts my eyes...can you change the font size it's very very small!!

gluten-free Doc has posted some good asian recipes in our recipe section. She posted Egg Rolls and Kung Pow Chicken and some others..you can find them here:

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I found this article while looking at the Clan Thompson site. I had no idea that Celiacs HAD brain lesions. Do we ALL have them? Does anyone know more on this subject? Maybe I am just reading the article wrong, help me understand. Here is the article I found:

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QUESTION: I have heard that the brain lesions between MS and celiac disease are identical but I've been unable to locate any info on this. Can you help? ?

DR. RUDERT: Neurologic disorders may be associated with Celiac Disease: The majority are uncommon except for migraine headaches. It is thought that at least 4% of migraine headache sufferers are undiagnosed celiacs.

The brain lesions in cerebellar ataxia, which can be seen with Celiac Disease are identical to MS. Both involve "white matter" changes. The NIH in Bethesda, Maryland is looking to enroll patients with cerebellar ataxia. Ataxia is diagnosed in a patient who has difficulty walking a straight line. They are screened for celiac and regardless of the results are placed on a gluten-free diet and monitored. The Nurse Coordinator can be reached at 1-301-435-8518, or call Barbara Kimber at 1-301-496-0600.

An article you may find of benefit: Ghezzi, A., Zaffaroni, M.: "Neurological Manifestations of Gastrointestinal Disorders, with Particular Reference to the Differential Diagnosis of MS", Neurol Sci 2001; 22 Suppl 2:S 117-122. Also, Pengirna, T.C., Wills, A., Holmes, G.: "Neurological Complications of Coeliac Disease", Postgraduate Medical Journal 2002; 78(921): 393-398.

What kind of tests are you planning on getting for your little one? If you are planning on the blood pannel, the baby will have to be on gluten to have accurate test results.

You might want to push to at least get the blood drawn while he is still on gluten.

Turn into a "psycho mom" if you have to. Rant and rave at the doctors. MAKE them hear you. You are the only person who can be an advocate for that little one. He is depending on you to help him get better!!

Best of luck!!

-Jessica

FYI, in Italy, they test EVERY child at age six for celiac disease...none of this ignorant nonsense that goes on in the US.

All I have to say is AMEN!!! I sure wish they would do that here in the U.S. then we wouldn't see people suffering for 10,20,30, and 40 years with pain!! I remember reading that fact when I was first diagnosed and being astonished, hard to believe one country can be so ontop of it, and another has no clue what the disease is about!!

-Jessica

I made this again the other day. Made a Ham and pineapple pizza was SOOOO good.

I used regular sauce, but then also added a little bbq sauce (sweet baby ray's) for some extra kick. It was AWESOME!!!

-Jessica

I was just curious if anyone was planning on attending the CSA conference. It is in Oklahoma City, OK this year. It is not terribly far from me, and I am thinking about going.

I was just kind of wanting to know if anyone else was going, and also for those who have been to one before maybe you can share some information as to what goes on there. The website doesn't have much information on it yet. I was curious if it was worth the time to go.

-Jessica

The 27th Annual CSA Conference - October 21-24, 2004

27th Annual CSA Conference

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Conference Objectives:

This conference will enable attendees to:

Appreciate patient-centered education and promote self-management of celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis

Develop and enhance life-long skills in areas like coping with change, stress-relief, personal goal-setting, etc.

Gain new knowledge of the increase of incidence, and the complexities of symptoms, diagnoses, research and treatment of celiac disease

Understand the role of human and plant genetics, the environment, and exposure to triggering proteins as they relate to celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis.

Designed For:

Individuals and their families who are interested in health and diet issues relating to celiac disease. Includes opportunities for networking and offers CEU's for physicians and other health-care professionals.

Registration Fees:

To be announced.

Exhibits:

Product vendors will display and sell products, provide samples, and accept orders during posted hours. CSA Central will offer CSA materials and special conference promotions as well.

To Receive a Brochure:

To be placed on the mailing list for a CSA conference brochure, you are invited to send an e-mail request to celiacs@csaceliacs.org; a faxed request to 402-558-1347; a personal request toll free to 877-CSA-4CSA; or a written request to CSA Office, P.O. Box 31700, Omaha, NE 68131-0700

Regional Conferences

The national CSA organization assists with regional and state conferences. National educational conferences are scheduled generally in the fall-usually in October. State and regional conferences are encouraged to be held in the spring.

JamieK-

You DO need to worry about lotions and makeup. It is very easy to have some lotion remain maybe under your fingernails and you lick your finger because you got something yummy on it. OOPS accidental gluten ingestion!! Then you are sick.

All products you use should be gluten free. Shampoo, conditioner, lotion, dish soap, hand soap, body wash, toothpaste, chapstick, lipstick, makeup, sunscreen, and the list goes on.....

It is better to be safe than sorry in this case. Just go gluten free and you will feel better!!

-Jessica

CALL THE DOCTOR!! I agrree with everyone else. There are some serious conditions that have that symptom(Lupus, another autoimmune disease), and you really shouldn't be waiting around to see what happens. Get to the doctor as soon as you can. Swelling is your body's way of letting you know something is going on and you need to listen to your body.

-Jessica

Hillshire farm meats are all gluten free except beer brats and corn dogs. I eat their ham quite often.

-Jessica

You should feel blessed that they discovered what is wrong so early in his little life. I was born with colic and wasn't until 24 years later they discovered what was actually wrong!! Be happy that your baby can be healthy now!!

Things seem very hard at first, but this board is a great support. Visit often and ask questions. You are on the right track, you are just very overwhelmed right now. That is TOTALLY normal. Keep doing what you are doing with the research, research, research!! It will make you feel more confident and calm with the diagnosis.

I don't have any local support groups near me either, but use this board and another to have many questions answered and just support when needed.

Things will settle down, you will get a routine and you will successfully find foods to give your baby. Everything is new now, just relax and learn all that you possibly can. You will do great!!

-Jessica

If it is an IV it is going directly into your blood stream and not into your stomach and intestines where it would do damage. So you are not likely to have a problem.

If you are still worried, call the hospital or dr and see what they will be using. Get the manufacturer name and then give them a call to check ingredients. This is the easiest way to get the most reliable answers on medications.

-Jessica

You are lucky richard, stores around here add colorings, and preservatives and fillers!!! Always ask your butcher!!

-Jessica

Corn pops are not safe, there is a chance that you got ahold of an old box, but as of Jan 1, 04 they were adding wheat to their ingredients.

Most of the cereals that are mainstream and "ok" are very small. For example Post Fruity and Coco pebbles are ok, but they are pretty tiny for a 6 month old.

There are some cereals made by EnviroKidz that are larger and very yummy!! I love the peanut butter panda puffs Open Original Shared Link They also have a gorilla munch Open Original Shared Link which is much like Kix. You might try those.

As far as finger foods for little ones go you might try:

Quakes rice cakes (love the carmel corn) Just read the labels!! not all are safe

Frito Lay chips are a brand in which you should be able to read the label and see clearly if it contains any gluten products. However some people worry about cross contamination with this company.

Mainstream cookies are pretty much a dream! ha But you can find some great one at the health food store. Mi-Del makes a GREAT animal cookie/cracker. They are WONDERFUL!! As far as the other cookies go, I have found it easier to just bake my own chocolate chip etc. They taste 100% better than store boughten.

You could also make some little gluten-free pancakes and give him some of those to chew on. Minus the syrup of course.

I'm sure others with kiddoes have some better ideas, but wanted to let you know about the corn pops!!!

-Jessica

I was just curious how the Birthday turned out? I sure hope that everything went well. Let me know what you decided to do and how it went!!

-Jessica

One good way to help with iron absorbtion is to drink some juice when you have iron containing foods (ex: meat). The vitamin C helps to break the iron down and help it absorb better!!

-Jessica

yep

Got a letter back, just thought I would share it:

Dear Jessica,

Thank you for contacting me with your views on food

allergens and food labeling. I appreciate hearing from you.

Americans are blessed with a great variety of choices in the

foods that we eat. I recognize, though, that some citizens must be

cautious for health reasons in the food selections that they make.

To this end, I support commonsense legislation to protect

American consumers and to provide them with the information

necessary to make healthy choices.

H.R. 3684 would change the way many foods are labeled.

The bill defines the most common food allergens and would

require that foods containing these ingredients be properly labeled,

for example using common ingredient names and more clearly

defined terms, such as "gluten free."

H.R. 3684 also outlines new requirements for the Food and

Drug Administration (FDA) concerning food allergens. The bill

would seek to improve awareness of food allergies by increasing

education programs for health care providers and by expanding

research and data collection on food allergies. Furthermore, to

respond to the nearly 30,000 Americans annually who need

emergency room treatment for food allergies, H.R. 3684 would

direct the FDA to include food allergy treatment in trauma and

emergency care facilities.

H.R. 3684 is currently in the House Subcommittee on

Health for further consideration. Please know that I will keep your

views in mind if this legislation comes to the House floor for a

vote. Please feel free to contact me again with comments or

concerns on matters that are important to you.

God Bless You,

Jim Ryun