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| MrsRooster |
Posted - Nov 21 2014 : 11:20:23 AM
Ok, what do I do now? I am very overwhelmed.
Where should I start? I know, all bread, cereal, and pasta must go.
Thanks.
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| countrymommy85 |
Posted - Dec 15 2014 : 1:40:19 PM
I just tried out Vans brand gluten free bars and they taste like cookies. Not sure how healthy they are but sometimes its nice to have something taste like the old normal. Also, last night at the Christmas program we went to, a lady from church (Gluten Free Mama) brought in gluten free Christmas cookies. They were incredible! I am SO making them this year as if I didn't know they were gluten free (because I have to be), I wouldn't have been able to tell they were gluten free cookies! They were the proper spritz cookie texture, taste, moist, not gritty or crumbly, just amazing! YES! Anyway I was talking to her daughter and I found out she has a new digital Christmas cookbook out. I'm totally going to buy it tomorrow after our paycheck comes in because I'd love a Christmas full of fun baking with the kids that we ALL can eat and enjoy and not skimp on texture or taste:) Anyway I was so thrilled, I thought I'd share that with you to encourage you that gluten free doesn't mean a loss during the Holiday season and there are tasty baked goods to be had :) How is your gluten free journey going?
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| MrsRooster |
Posted - Dec 12 2014 : 10:01:06 AM
I read this book also. Her book and website are really good.
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| AussieChick |
Posted - Dec 09 2014 : 9:07:27 PM
I have been gluten-free for about 5 years now and I have never felt better. I don't feel so bloated anymore and I have a lot more energy. My skin is a lot clearer aswell. When I was first learning about gluten, I read the book "Gluten-Free Girl" by Shauna James Ahern. Her book has a lot of great information and recipes, and she has a fun blog glutenfreegirl.com. "Dangerous Grains" by James Braly and Ron Hoggan is also a great book if you want to learn more about preventing the ailments associated with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity. There is so much information out there that it can become a little overwhelming. It takes a while to learn exactly what foods to avoid because gluten hides in many foods in various shapes and forms. It's not always labeled as gluten. "Gluten-Free Girl" has a list of other ingredients to also avoid when eliminating gluten. I am so fortunate that my husband eats whatever I cook, so we just don't have any gluten in the house. Eating food in its most original/basic/raw form makes life a whole lot easier. It becomes difficult when you go out or if you're traveling. I always pack some gluten free snacks just in case I get stuck. Hope this helps!! |
| MrsRooster |
Posted - Dec 09 2014 : 10:26:11 AM
OK, update.
I have read several books on Gluten Free, Paleo, and Wheat Belly. Yes, Elizabeth Hasselbeck's book is great.
My first trip to the grocery store was an eye opener. I had my first gluten free pasta at Olive Garden. It wasn't bad. The texture is strange.
A man at church gave me a great tip. Divide your plate into thirds. 1/3 meat, 1/3 fruit, 1/3 veggies. That should keep me out of most trouble.
I was on my period and my wonderful Rooster gave me a bag of sea salt and cracked pepper popcorn that I could eat. I stood and bawled like a baby. LOL
I do feel better. The knee pain walking up the steps has almost gone, I can get my ring off, and my stomach isn't always killing me.
Rooster watched Wheat Belly on PBS to help understand more what I am going thru.
I think it really will help all of us. Rooster is a diabetic and Bri will learn to live more healthy.
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| Cozynana |
Posted - Nov 22 2014 : 8:15:59 PM
Amy, I am sorry you are having issues. I havd been gluten free for 14 years. The best advice I can give,you is to eat everything in the original state. For instance, plain BBQ hamburger withoutmbun, plain baked potato with butter or sour cream if you can have dairy, baked chicken with roasted carrots, potatoes, and onions, homemade chicken soup with the veggies you like, there are gluten free chili soup mixes, corn bread recipes,without wheat flour, make meat loaf with rice instead of bread crumbs, ham and potatoes thickened with corn starch, pork chops and sauerkraut, custard for dessert. Here is a recipe for the best peanut butter cookies: 1 egg,,1 c. Peanut butter and one cup sugar, mix, roll in balls, and then in extra sugar, flatten with a fork, bake 350 degrees for around 12 minutes. I guarantee that anyone who eats them will not know the difference. Use the cheaper peanut butter it works better for some reason. If I can be off more help let me know. |
| ddmashayekhi |
Posted - Nov 21 2014 : 6:48:52 PM
Middle eastern and India cooking do not use flour in their recipes. Maybe you can find cookbooks at your library to help you get started. Whole Foods grocery store carries a very large variety of gluten free foods and ingredients to bake your own gluten free breads, desserts, etc.
Good luck on finding what works best for you!
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| hudsonsinaf |
Posted - Nov 21 2014 : 2:47:26 PM
Carie Vitt JUST put out a cookbook about how she healed hers! I had pre-ordered it, so I got it Tuesday, and it is FANTASTIC!!!! Here is the Amazon site for it - http://www.amazon.com/Grain-Free-Family-Table-Delicious-Recipes/dp/0062308157/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1416609966&sr=8-1&keywords=carrie+vitt It might be really really helpful for you, as well as encouraging, considering she healed hers!!!
~ Shannon
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| MrsRooster |
Posted - Nov 21 2014 : 2:29:46 PM
Thank you so much.
I forgot to say why. LOL You can tell my head is spinning.
I have Hashimoto's Disease which is a form of hypothyroidism. It is thought that it can be caused by a intolerance of gluten. My body is attacking my thyroid. So it is an autoimmune problem. My body sees the proteins of the thyroid as gluten. It is very complicated. This is as easy as I can put it.
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| hudsonsinaf |
Posted - Nov 21 2014 : 1:55:57 PM
Amy - Getting that news can truly be overwhelming and heartbreaking! Thankfully, many many many companies are starting to mark their products as gluten free, if they are. We have now been GF for almost 6 years! Starting was rough!!! But it has been worth it for our family! I guess my first question is WHY are you going gluten free? Is it due to celiacs (and therefore more restrictive) or an overall intolerance? Then my next question is WHO is going gluten free. I have friends who only have one individual that is gluten free, so they make special items for just that person, whereas, our family went GF as a whole. If it is the whole family, my first thought process is to take everything out of the pantry, freezer, fridge, etc that has gluten in it. Look for words such as "wheat," "flour," "modified food starch," "barley," "rye," "malt," etc. You can always google a brand and check and see if their foods are gluten free, if all else fails. My next suggestion would be to find substitutions for those things you are getting rid of, if they are must haves. For example, some ketchups have gluten in them... and in my house, scrambled eggs for the kids = ketchup. Soooooo if I am not making my own, we buy Heinz, as it is Gf. I would also recommend buying the "Gluten Free Grocery Shopping Guide" (I bought mine from Amazon). It is great, especially that first year, to make that transition to GF foods! There are foods that normally do not have gluten, like "Lea and Perrins Worcestershire Sauce," that you don't have to buy the "special" gluten free bottle with it on the label and get charged extra!
I'll leave you with that food for thought for right now, but please feel free to ask questions!!!! There is a definite learning curve to the process, and depending on why you are doing it, may determine how far at what speed you need to take it!
~ Shannon
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| Ninibini |
Posted - Nov 21 2014 : 1:38:50 PM
Oh, Amy! What a tough curve to be thrown, but just before the holidays! Oh my goodness! I feel for you, sister! I really, really do! I am sure our sisters have all the answers you need. I'll be praying for you, but don't worry! I know you can do this! Before you know it, you will be a pro! Hugs and much love - Nini
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| MrsRooster |
Posted - Nov 21 2014 : 1:24:24 PM
Thank you so much. It is very overwhelming.
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| countrymommy85 |
Posted - Nov 21 2014 : 1:07:58 PM
Also, Tinkyada brand brown rice noodles don't get mushy and they taste so good and the closest to regular tasting noodles I could find! We use Bragg's Liquid Aminos instead of soy sauce. If I think of anything else I'll post. :)
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| countrymommy85 |
Posted - Nov 21 2014 : 1:05:54 PM
It is SO overwhelming at first! I just found out me and 2 of my daughters are celiac the end of August! Check out Elisabeth Hasselback's books, they were so encouraging! Also check out GlutenFreeMama .com, she goes to my church and has two amazing cookbooks, and a bunch of mixes! I use her almond blend, I also enjoy Pamela's gluten free baking mix, Namaste brand has an amazing pizza crust mix. A lot of things you can make from whole food are naturally gluten free. We make our own taco, chili, fajita, ranch mixes as it is way cheaper than buying gluten free. Also, Amazon is a nice option to buy gluten free items for baking also. Parchment paper is fabulous when baking gluten free cookies! I have a whole Pinterest board dedicated to "Free" food (items that are certainly gluten free, some are dairy and nut free as well. My mottos is to keep it simple at first. I'm still not making my own flour mixes as I'm still getting used to baking and cooking gluten free and it helps me keep my sanity in the kitchen :) I'll be praying for you because I know just what a pit feeling it is when you get the news to go gluten free. It is so worth it though! I feel SO much better!!!! You're not alone, there are many, many people that have gone through and going through what you are right now :) So take refuge in knowing you aren't alone!!!
Mothers are those wonderful people who can get up in the morning before the smell of coffee. ~Author Unknown
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