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You can use soya milk and cornflour with the addition of a veggie stock cube and mustard to make a pretty good alternative to cheese sauce, this is great for making cauliflower cheese or cheesy gluten free pasta. Polenta can be cooked up, cooled and chopped into rectangles and tossed with a tomato based sauce - tastes like…

I didnt even consider protein powders, that could be useful. Do they actually fill you up like eating a proper meal? I am quite a greedy person and get really grumpy if I feel hungry lol - not a good option during a long flight haha.

I have just googled the Go Picnic meals, they look amazing but I can't find a supplier in the UK for them - can I stamp my feet in frustration lol.

Most gluten free bread is awful - when I need a packed lunch I would rather go for cold pasta or rice with added chopped chicken, cucumber, beans etc or even cold jacket potatoes filled with tuna/sweetcorn mayo etc. Or try crackers and crudites with dips such as hummous. When it is cold, try making a nice thick homemade…

Thank you - I have gotten to the stage where I really must buy a decent sports bra lol. Into my 10th week of running and I might just keep it up ;)

I have just gone from a uk size 16-18 to 14, luckily I have a friend who has dropped from a 14 to size 10......I am borrowing her trousers until I am ready to splash the cash on my very own size 12s :)

I have been logging for 2 months now - starting to feel like a normal way of life but still having to make a conscious effort to exercise and NOT eat the kids leftovers etc. Hoping one day to be able to eat healthily and normally without logging but can't actually visualise it yet lol. I am still flabergasted at the amount…

I love puy lentils - I cook 100g of them for 30 minutes in vegetable stock (you can use low sodium cube if you want) then drain and mix with chopped coriander, chopped sundried tomatoes and a tablespoon of cider vinegar. Then halve a butternut squash, scoop out the seeds and slowly roast until soft. Stuff the puy lentils…

It i also possible to have a biopsy come back inconclusive/negative even though you may still have coeliac. My daughter ended up having genetic testing - apparently it is the 'new thing' in coeliac testing. There are markers in your genes which indicate the likelihood of you having the disease. My daughters biopsies both…

Weight loss doesnt always resond immediately to diet and/or exercise - keep doing the exercise and even if you stall for a few weeks, don't give up, the weight will come off when you least expect it.

If you go on to the warburtons facebook page or website they also have some lovely recipes that you can make using their products. At christmas they made mince pie turnover style puddings using the wraps. They are awesome :) They also freeze really well, I freeze them flat and it is easy to take just one out and defrost. :)

My diary is always open, I eat gluten free and attempt to be dairy free too, I find it very helpful to see what other gf and df friends have for meals and likewise they find it helpful to see what I eat. I don't find it about judgement but more about sharing ideas and recipes. :)

Well done for getting moving - I also started trying to run for the first time just after christmas. I saw a fab quote that stated " no matter how slow you run - you are lapping every couch potato!" I agree with the other comments about slowing the pace down so that you can run continuously rather than running hell for…

This happens generally when I eat out as I have little control over what goes into my meals. I have been told that eating a large quantity of clean, gf food helps to push the gluten out quicker but to be honest most times I couldn't bear to eat a thing. Peppermint tea helps with the spasms in your system and a hot water…

Ok - so I am admitting ignorance here.......I didn't actually know about the omega 3 and 6 ratios, I just had to google it to find out why omega 6 is bad. Thank you :) Might just have to tweak a few things in my lifestyle overhaul!!!!

Ground flax seeds are said to have many health improving properties irrespective of whether they make you feel full or not. Lots of omega 3 fatty acids, lignans and are high fibre. I use them when making banana/egg grain free pancakes, they give a fab texture. Make sure you use the ground ones as the body struggles to…

My doctor said the same to me - blood tests came back negative but I (and my mum, sister and daughter) get very obvious and debilitating symptoms with even a small amount of gluten. His response was simply 'don't eat it anymore'. There are many people on mfp that eat gluten free for this reason and we are all happy to…

I am so glad that you feel better......but I have to say that if your symptoms are caused by eating gluten I doubt that the improvement is purely down to elimination. If your vilia are damaged and not absorbing nutrients properly it will take weeks for them to recover. When I accidentally get glutened it takes at least 5…

I tested negative for coeliac but I have strong reactions to gluten ( gastro,multiple miscarriages, arthritis etc) - I eliminated it completely from my diet 2 years ago on the doctors advice. My health is way more important than whether a test says neg or pos!!! I also have problems when I eat a lot of dairy so am in the…

If you lose weight fast you can be left with baggy skin. If you lose it slowly it gives your body a better chance to adjust to the new shape and your skin to shrink back. Slow and steady is definately better :)

Way better than rice milk ( too watery) or hazelnut milk (just bizarre). It is fab in lattes, cereal/oats and as shakes and is low in cals - happy days :)

^^^^ This^^^^ I have been completely gluten free for over 2 years although I have been cooking gluten free for many years as the doctors tried to decide whether both myself, my mum and now my daughter had coeliacs disease. Just eat unprocessed meats, veg, fruit etc. Avoid processed gluten free food - if you want cake or…

I agree with the recommendations to do more exercise to create more calories in your daily allowance - it doesnt have to be mad, full on sweaty gym type exercise. An hour walking really helps, even if done in 2 or 3 bursts such as walking the kids to school, walking to the corner shop instead of driving etc. There are ways…

I eat completely gluten free and aim to be dairy free also (although I find that harder lol) I cook most of my food from scratch and am happy to share recipes and meal ideas :)

My breakfasts alternate between something eggy -scrambled eggs with smoked salmon, boiled eggs with asparagus to dip, poached eggs, piccolo tomatoes and bacon etc - or something sweet.....I have bought a few boxes of 'Bakery on Main' oatmeal sachets from amazon, they are lovely. I make them up with almond milk and…

I have been gluten free for about 2 years and since new year I have been fast walking about 10-15 miles a week with the aim of eventually being able to run a 5 miles. Today for the first time I broke the 4 miles in 1 hour barrier due to a few spurts of jogging in between the walking woop woop. Feel free to add me as a…

Gorgeous Cornwall - and guess what.......its raining here too!