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    Yes, only some of the Luvo meals are Gluten Free, but the ones that are taste pretty good. Ennis_TX, those miracle noodle meals seem like great options! I'm definitely going to try them. Thanks for the suggestions!
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    I have had luck with some of the Luvo meals, and a company called Blakes makes some good ones, including a gluten-free Shepard's Pie. There are some frozen Indian meals that are good (TJ's has a Chicken Tikka Masala). Not frozen, but add water and microwave, are some of the Thai rice-noodle 'bowls". I'll post back with more when I remember them.
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    Reporting back that i have had them several times now, with no problem. I dust off the bag with a napkin before i open it, just in case they used tongs to take it out of the oven, but in general it seems very safe. Seriously - this is a huge win for me, and likely for others. Thank you, Starbucks!
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    I know they're brand new, but has anyone with Celiac tried the gluten-free Breakfast Sandwiches with Canadian Bacon that Starbucks just introduced? I asked at my local Sbux this morning and while they are packaged on arrival, they seem to be heated up on a new sheet of paper but in a shared oven (microwave?) The barista suggested maybe taking it up...
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    There's a gluten free drug list you can google; I've used it many times. I take Mylan brand generic Levothyroxine, which was on that list -- that said, I periodically re-check that it's still on there (haven't lately) And while I can't swear I haven't seen any reaction (based on my normal symptoms), my blood tests come back fine.
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    I've done a search but can't find much recent -- the older posts that I've found here on Carmex and Burts Bees seem to say that these are safe, but when I go to Carmex's website, there's nothing (I've e-mailed them, but don't have a response yet) and Burts Bees says shared lines, etc. Does anyone have recommendations for something I can use that is currently...
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    I go to my inlaws every year for the holiday. They love to cook and they're very conscientious at this point about my issues, but I generally bring up my own breakfast cereal and gluten free bread (and some wine!). When I'm up there, I head to the grocery store and get some packaged cold cuts so I can make myself a sandwich when I need to, some yogurt...
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    I've started using one called Epicured (getepicured.com). it was designed to be a low FODMAPS food service, but it's also 100% gluten-free. The food is generally very good, though it can be pricey. I don't know if they're nationwide yet (they're only launched in July, I think). Those are prepared meals. For meal prep delivery, Green Chef has a gluten...
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    Breakfast on the go is always trickiest for me - I go with a whole fruit - banana, apple - or a yogurt, or a small bag of nuts. Occasionally, I have a couple of hardboiled eggs at my local pret a manger. Much prefer breakfast at home, where I can make myself an egg and cheese sandwich with avocado on gluten free toast. Or cereal ;-)
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    I know what you're going through - it's that grieving process and it's tough. I was diagnosed in 2013, and aside from an occasional pity party, I don't look back. I have my restaurants where I feel safe, I have the food I know I can eat, and I get on with my life. I'm lucky that I live in a big city with lots of options, but you can make this work, and...
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    In our house, I have a separate cutting board, toaster oven and grill/panini maker. I also rinse out pots and pans before using them because my teenager isn't the best at handwashing things out after he makes ramen. We have stainless pots though - I might be more concerned if we had non-stick as they can get scratched up and gluten can hide in the scratches...
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    I have gotten glutened from kissing - my husband after he had eaten pizza and I'm sure some crust dust was still on his lips. That said, I doubt if he's just had tea that you would have a risk. Maybe see if you can get him to drink some water, too, just because he's likely to drink a higher volume of that. You could 'accidentally' spill a glass of water...
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    Recent reports that many probiotics labeled gluten free may not actually be. I don't recall names but you can probably google it - it was in the news over the last month. Really frightening how many people were likely harmed by this. And as for the brats on the rollers, you can't know what else has been there, how they clean - even if there's no beer...
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    Most likely it was the flour, as everyone has said -- as for me, there is no more regular flour in my house. I bake often with gluten-free 1-1 flours, and the kids love what I make, but I don't try and make buns or anything like that, mostly cookies and brownies. I stopped using regular flour when I watched it float up out of the mixing bowl and land all...
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    I heard a rumor (?) once that you had to be careful ordering baked potato in a restaurant because some restaurants coat the skins in something to make them cook faster, and this coating has gluten in it. I do eat the skins, so I've been asking when I eat out and order one, but the waiters generally look at me like I'm crazy. Does anyone know if...
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    Following up on the garbanzo bean thing - one of my favorite 'recipes' is a salad with a can of chickpeas (drained), some feta cheese, red onion, drizzle with olive oil and add in some sort of greek or italian seasonings/herbs. If I'm feeling the need for more protein, I might add in a hard boiled egg or some tuna - making it a bit like a nicoise. No weird...
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    Nikki2777 replied to CanuckC's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    Love your attitude - it will really help you going forward (I was you three years ago...) Don't be surprised as time goes on if you have a lull in your fortitude. Every once in a while I see (or smell!) a food I really miss, or have an accidental glutening that sets me back, or someone that doesn't understand my issues and thinks I'm a faddist. I've...
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    I have never had a reaction to Planter's Nuts (in fact, a bag of nuts from the vending machine is sometimes all I have time for for lunch some days), but if you have concerns, or just want to see if it's cashews in general causing a problem, try nuts.com. I believe their nuts are certified gluten-free, and they have really fast delivery. When I was...
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    Provenance meals in the NY area seems to be one. There was another that I found ("Diced"), but they seem to be taking a 'pause' while they look for bigger facilities (according to the website). Otherwise, I've only found those with shared facilities. However, I am going on the assumption that they are making the meals in such bulk that they'd have...
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    I'd be really interested in the answer, as I miss them! I believe it's something to do with an emulsifier that's used. Please let us know if you get an answer from Hershey's -- as for me, I won't try them if they're not on the list or we get confirmation.
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    I'm rushing to work, so I haven't had time to read every word here, but I feel so much for what you are going through I just wanted to add this: Now is the time. I'm your age, and while I've never struggled with self-esteem issues (probably the opposite), I hate the limelight or drawing attention to myself. Now is the time - you and your...
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    In Mexican restaurants, I ask them to heat the corn tortillas in foil. Also, make sure you ask if the chips are made in a dedicated fryer.
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    Lots of good threads on this - make sure and do a search. I recommend Little Beet (100% gluten-free) and Hu Kitchen (Paleo/gluten-free) for quick meals. Little Beet is in Times Square area. Hu Kitchen just north of the Village. Little Beet also has other restaurants. Risotteria downtown. Also Bareburgers are everywhere (including Times Square) and...
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    I eat them when I can pry them out of my kids' hands ;-)
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    I would appreciate getting this question (yes, I know it's not really an allergy), because it makes it clear that cross-contamination would be an issue. In your case, you can legitimately say 'allergy' (or as legitimately as someone with Celiac) as it makes you sick.
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