Gluten free
jodigirl03
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This is not a diet Ques, rather a gluten free ques. Does anyone practice this for gluten allergy?Celiac disease and if so please give me heads up of where they hide. Clearly I know the obviously culprits, (Wheat, flour, barley and sometimes oats), but I've been told it hides in seasoning, soy sauce, restaurant foods etc. HELP. After careful consideration and research I"m willing to give this a shot for painful painful digestive issues.
Anything else you have to offer, ... advice, great reads, etc... feel free to throw that in too.
Please & thank you in advance.
.... miserable :sick:
Ps- even better can you name 10 boxed/pre packaged foods it's NEVER in? I feel like I can't eat anything anymore.
Anything else you have to offer, ... advice, great reads, etc... feel free to throw that in too.
Please & thank you in advance.
.... miserable :sick:
Ps- even better can you name 10 boxed/pre packaged foods it's NEVER in? I feel like I can't eat anything anymore.
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in damn near everything. you have to read the label carefully.
even most beef jerkey has it.0 -
choccy doesnt usually contain gluten
neither do crisps (or 'chips' if your American, but then i never know how you tell the difference between a 'chip' and a chip) anyway
you just have to be organised, make your own food
Frusli bars are great
9 bars if you have them...
ummm, i'm probably not the best person to ask, because i dont live in america (and i am assuming you do)
but i found a lot of my digestive problems vanished after giving up gluten (and dairy too)
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Yes, this is me. Allergies to gluten, gliaden, wheat, rye, barley and spelt. My mom has been diagnosed as celiac. When looking at labels, anything just listed as "spices" could have it; soy sauce has wheat in it unless you get tamari; oats and rice are generally okay, just make sure they don't have a statement about processed on the same equipment.
I don't really eat much processed food other than rice crackers. Bob's Red Mill seems to be good at no cross contamination in their gluten free items. You'll find it much easier to avoid it by cooking from scratch. Some restaurants are better than others, and several do have gluten free menus, you just have to ask. There are several good websites you'll find under gluten free and Paleo with lots of gluten free recipes. One of my favorite recipe blogs is http://beta.primal-palate.com/category/recipes/0 -
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/129-gluten-free You might like to join this group. They can probably answer your questions.0
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LaChoy soy sauce is gluten free. Malt is made from barley and you have to watch out for that. Watch out for modified food starch unless it specifies which type. Add me as a friend if you want. Canned chili- wolf brand is gluten free, dinty moore beef stew has always been gluten free, bisquick has a gluten free mix, it is awesome, taste of china peanut noodles is gluten free, rice and corn chex are gluten free. There is a Weight watchers santa fe rice and beans and a cheesy broccoli rice and chicken frozen meals are gluten free and there is so much more.
It took me about 6 months to learn to read those labels. There is also and gluten digest enzyme that is helpful if you want to eat out. I am severely gluten intolerant so I understand your pain.0 -
Is there a gluten digest enzyme available? I hadn't heard this. Could you please share and tell where it can be found? I'm gluten intolerant and find it a challenge to eat out while we are away on vacation. Having a enzyme would be a nice option!
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Look at ingredients on EVERYTHING, even if you've checked it a million times before, check it again every time. Watch for terms like Modified food starch, malt, wheat, ect. A couple reasons why I say check everything:
1) Companies can change recipes on their product at anytime, they don't have to tell you that they've done it so for example that yogurt that you like that doens't have gluten on the label or states that it's gluten free on the label that you've been eating for years, could suddenly have it.
2) According to the FDA, if an item contains less that 2% modified food starch or wheat product in the entire container (not per serving) it can be labeled as gluten free.0 -
Silly ques and I don't have any in the house to just go read a label but are whole grains gluten free?0
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Is there a gluten digest enzyme available? I hadn't heard this. Could you please share and tell where it can be found? I'm gluten intolerant and find it a challenge to eat out while we are away on vacation. Having a enzyme would be a nice option! Thank you!
That would be GREAT! I'm not aware but I'm waiting patiently ... lol. 0 -
Silly ques and I don't have any in the house to just go read a label but are whole grains gluten free?
If a grain contains gluten it doesn't matter what form it is.0 -
I've been thinking of going gluten free... but, I think I'd go crazy. There's just so much you can't eat anymore.0
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Here's the full list from celiac.com
http://www.celiac.com/articles/182/1/Unsafe-Gluten-Free-Food-List-Unsafe-Ingredients/Page1.html0 -
I've been thinking of going gluten free... but, I think I'd go crazy. There's just so much you can't eat anymore. If it stops you from being in constant stomach pain you'd do it. Trust me. In the end you don't even miss the things you're 'missing' out on because your stomach feels so freaking fantastic it just doesn't matter! 0
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I've been thinking of going gluten free... but, I think I'd go crazy. There's just so much you can't eat anymore.
If you aren't celiac or don't have a gluten sensitivity there is really no advantage to doing it. You can cut out or back on breads and pastas which are a lot of empty carb calories without worrying about reading every label like someone with a gluten issue has to.0 -
I've been thinking of going gluten free... but, I think I'd go crazy. There's just so much you can't eat anymore. If it stops you from being in constant stomach pain you'd do it. Trust me. In the end you don't even miss the things you're 'missing' out on because your stomach feels so freaking fantastic it just doesn't matter!
Exactly this! I went gluten free 3 weeks ago because I realized that with my Hashimoto's disease, I've begun having issues with gluten. As in, any pasta or bread would make me stomach hurt so bad and I'd be nauseated for hours. I stopped eating it, and do not miss it 99% of the time. There are plenty of alternatives. I adore almond crackers from Blue Diamond, which are gluten free.
Check your local grocery stores website as well. I know Harris Teeter has an entire list of gluten free foods they carry, as well as alternative recipes. Absolutely amazing!
Added bonus, you'll lose weight faster because you aren't eating as many bad carbs!0 -
There's a brand of pasta called Tinkyada that is gluten free. My daughter is gluten intolerant and uses that brand all the time. She feels it is the most like regular pasta of any of the brands available. Their whole factory is dedicated to gluten free products, so no worry about cross-contamination.0
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Lots of good info - thanks 0
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I have recently found Think Thin bars, which are, for most flavors, gluten free.
Eating gluten free the last year has helped my arthritis and bloating, but it also helps me avoid all of the foods I used to overeat. If I want a sweet snack, I don't eat cookies and cakes anymore. Instead, I choose cashews, plain dark chocolate, fruit, or greek yogurt. Instead of bread as an appetizer at a restaurant, I munch on celery, carrots, or a salad (or save those calories for the main course!). I avoid pasta and sandwiches now, choosing brown rice or vegetables as the backdrop for protein instead. Overall, this is a very sustainable method of eating once you figure out what replacements work for you.0 -
Silly ques and I don't have any in the house to just go read a label but are whole grains gluten free?
If a grain contains gluten it doesn't matter what form it is.
I'm clueless in this department so forgive me, can you please elaborate. So whole grains do include gluten? Why are oats ok in MOST/some cases?0 -
Yes. Wheat, rye, and barley all have gluten. Oats are usually not ok because fields often are contaminated by all the other gluten grains that are grown near them. Hope that helps
Oh I also second this. Very helpful list.Here's the full list from celiac.com
http://www.celiac.com/articles/182/1/Unsafe-Gluten-Free-Food-List-Unsafe-Ingredients/Page1.html0 -
My understanding with oats is that most oats are processed in facilities that also process foods with gluten. Therefore, there can be cross contamination.
As far as foods that are always gluten free - just read the label. Things that are gluten free will include it on the label. Brown rice pasta is gluten free, Mary's Gone Crackers are also gluten free (they're basically seeds and are delicious) as are anything by Mary's, and I think that spelt, kamut, quinoa, etc. are also gluten free as long as they are produced in a factory that does not make anything with gluten or does not cross contaminate. Bob's Red Mill is a pretty good brand in this regard - they make a lot of different flours that do not contain gluten. Also, depending on where you live, there may be local bakeries that are gluten free. (source: my sister has celiac disease, so all of our houses are pretty much gluten free to accommodate her.)
Also, I think soy sauce was mentioned as something that has gluten - that is true, but Tamari sauce (which is a less processed form of soy sauce) does not.0 -
Celiac disease is not an allergy and not an intolerance, but an autoimmune disease closely related to type 1 diabetes, and can run alongside diabetes or Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. I am a diagnosed celiac and recently also with hypothyroid.
GF diet does not help you lose weight, rather more people gain weight after starting one. I am gluten free since 2002 and gained a lot of weight. There are no enzymes, no treatments that will stop the reaction of the body of someone with celiac disease attacking the intestinal lining after eating gluten. I have heard that there is research going on for a vaccine but that is a long way off.0 -
This is not a diet Ques, rather a gluten free ques. Does anyone practice this for gluten allergy?Celiac disease and if so please give me heads up of where they hide. Clearly I know the obviously culprits, (Wheat, flour, barley and sometimes oats), but I've been told it hides in seasoning, soy sauce, restaurant foods etc. HELP. After careful consideration and research I"m willing to give this a shot for painful painful digestive issues.
Anything else you have to offer, ... advice, great reads, etc... feel free to throw that in too.
Please & thank you in advance.
.... miserable :sick:
Ps- even better can you name 10 boxed/pre packaged foods it's NEVER in? I feel like I can't eat anything anymore.
Rice Chex is my morning standby boxed cereal.
Celiac as I stated previous is not an allergy, if you think you have it, you really should see a doctor and go through the testing - going gluten free before doing the testing will interfere with the test accuracy, as antibody levels will go down on a gluten free diet and intestinal damage will begin to heal.
There is such a thing as gluten intolerance but it is not the same thing as celiac disease. In celiac disease, the body mistakes the intestinal lining as foreign and attacks it after eating gluten0 -
Look on the back of the pkg, most will have the allergy info & say wheat. If not, read the ingredients & look for wheat in them. I'm still sort of new to this as well, so idk all the hidden places it's in either. Unfortunately it is in a ton of things or it feels like it to me. For pasta, try brown rice pasta. It is delish! Better than reg pasta to me. They make Gluten Free bread, crackers & the like. I cant find any bread where I live, but I like the crackers.
I noticed people saying oats. If you like them, you can buy Gluten free oats Some ranch dressings have it & even some ice cream. Just read the back of the pkg & ur label.
I stopped because of an apparent intolerance. It makes my tummy hurt & have so much pressure it feels like it's going to pop open.0 -
choccy doesnt usually contain gluten
neither do crisps (or 'chips' if your American, but then i never know how you tell the difference between a 'chip' and a chip) anyway
you just have to be organised, make your own food
Frusli bars are great
9 bars if you have them...
ummm, i'm probably not the best person to ask, because i dont live in america (and i am assuming you do)
but i found a lot of my digestive problems vanished after giving up gluten (and dairy too)
goodluck!
Doritos have gluten!0 -
Silly ques and I don't have any in the house to just go read a label but are whole grains gluten free?
Whole grain rice is gluten free. Quinoa is as well. Like others says, just read the label0 -
Thank you!!! All of you! I'm going to use all resources offered here and probably purchase a good book on it so I can have something that's with me and on hand always. Any suggestions?0
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I'm 19 and have been diagnosed with Celiac Disease for 7 months. The hardest transition you will have is reading labels and eating out. Anything that is Teriakyi contains gluten because it generally is made with a soy sauce that contains wheat. Sushi places you cannot have fake crab as it contains fillers, so make sure you ask at any place if it is real seafood or not. You must also avoid ( which you probably know) anything deep fried, as well as cooked in a communal fryer. For example, McDonalds french fries are safe as they have their own dedicated deep fryer, but Wendy's cook their fries in the same as chicken fingers, etc, therefore not safe. If you're just starting out gluten free I found eating basic foods was the easiest way to transition myself into these habits. Basically fruit, veggies and meat. The best gluten free bread that's grocery store bought is Glutino Genius, in my town it is found at a local SuperStore. Costco sells Mary's Gluten Free organic crackers that are made from seeds, and are really good. A lot of Red Mill and Glutino products you can't tell that they are gluten free and are very good, such as already made cookies and mixes. A cheaper way to making pasta is going to a bulk store and buying rice pasta, rather than boxes found in the gluten free isle. Anything like Quaker Granola Bars are NOT safe. It is easily cross contaminated. Sorry that this is a lot thrown at you but hope this helps 0
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Doritos have gluten!
Actually, as of 2011, the majority of Doritos flavors do not have gluten (in the US.) But like many other products, may be produced on manufacturing lines with gluten.
http://www.fritolay.com/our-snacks/doritos.html0 -
I've been thinking of going gluten free... but, I think I'd go crazy. There's just so much you can't eat anymore.
Actually you still can have a lot of things, it just about finding the alternatives to items you use to have. such as pasta I have found a pasta that anyone who has ever ate it never knew it was gluten free. It is called bionaturae, I buy it on amazon in bulk. Much cheaper that way.
Also making things from scratch can be a wonderful way to find those things you miss. I make my holiday cookies (and other things) using gluten free floor. I have even found one that I can sub. cup for cup called better batter flour. So far everything that I have made has tasted great and my family thought it was all made with regular flour0
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