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Evee

Evee

Member
So I just got diagnosed as having Celiac's disease! woot! I'm in some desparate need of help finding gluten-free products, recipes and tips. Plus, I don't know anyone else who can't eat wheat, rye or barely, so it's kind of lonely. :(

So, if you're allergic to grains, gulent intolerant or have Celiac's disease, or if you know someone like that, give a shout!

Peace!
EV
 
cardero

cardero

Citizen Mod
My poor, poor wife. I will see if can get her to log on, she's had a tremendous amount of experience with this since she was diagnosed.
 
whereismynotecard

whereismynotecard

Treasure Hunter
My aunt has that. There is a food store near her house where she can buy macaroni, bread, and other stuff without any gluten in it. For a long time, my mom thought she had it too, because bread and stuff with wheat in it made her sick, but then she slowly started eating it again and now it's not a problem. I wonder if you can grow out of it...
 
Evee

Evee

Member
Wow! I hope so! I've found some awesome pasta and cereal (who knew that Rice Krispies and Corn Flakes weren't gluten-free?!), but gluten-free bread I've found just doesn't cut it. Anyone got a good recipe/brand?
 
K

Kay

Towards the Sun
There is a local bakery here in Utah called Charlotte's that makes a pretty good gluten free bread. I don't have celiac, but I've eaten Charlotte's rice bread a few times. Being local though I doubt you'll be able to find it where you live. :sorry1: I wonder if a health food store near you might be able to special order some? They have bread, hot dog and hamburger buns, ciabatta, sugar cookies, cupcakes, pie crusts ... tons of stuff.
 
K

Kay

Towards the Sun
whereismynotecard said:
My aunt has that. There is a food store near her house where she can buy macaroni, bread, and other stuff without any gluten in it. For a long time, my mom thought she had it too, because bread and stuff with wheat in it made her sick, but then she slowly started eating it again and now it's not a problem. I wonder if you can grow out of it...
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I imagine you can be gluten intolerant and outgrow it, but you cannot outgrow true Celiac disease. It is an inherited, genetic auto-immune disease.
 
DallasApple

DallasApple

Depends Upon My Mood..
I dont know except there are "gluten" free sections in the health food stores like Sprouts and even though im not on a gluten free diet I bought some gluten free shortbread cookies(at Sprouts) and I swear they were the best tasting shortbread cookies I ever ate.

(shortbread is my favorite though)

What is happening in the world anyway where people have to figure out what is gluten and high fructose corn syrup and sugar alcohols and saturated vesrus non saturated and blah blah blah.

Why cant we all just eat an apple and some cheese and some meat sometimes or a piece of bread with butter on it?

Love

Dallas
 
Evee

Evee

Member
Gluten-free shortbread is, indeed, delicious. I just made my own, using mostly cornstarch. Real bread, however, still remains elusive...I can't find an edible store-bought one and making it myself hasn't gone well, either. I can't get it to rise right!
Kay, d'you think Charlotte's would deliver to Ireland? :p
 
Makaveli

Makaveli

Homoioi
I suggest going to marksdailyapple.com, plenty of information for you to live a fully-functioning wheat-free existence.
 
Evee

Evee

Member
Makaveli said:
I suggest going to marksdailyapple.com, plenty of information for you to live a fully-functioning wheat-free existence.
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Thanks! I'm exploring as I type.

Lava:
There's no cure yet. The only thing we can do is avoid eating gluten--a protein fround in wheat and rye and, according to some studies, barley and oats as well. When a Celiac eats gluten, it triggers the immune system and destroys the villi in the intestines, making it very hard to absorb nutrients. I don't think anyone dies from it, but I get really crabby and tired. It might also be why I'm the shortest of my sisters...
 
.lava

.lava

Veteran Member
Evee said:
Thanks! I'm exploring as I type.

Lava:
There's no cure yet. The only thing we can do is avoid eating gluten--a protein fround in wheat and rye and, according to some studies, barley and oats as well. When a Celiac eats gluten, it triggers the immune system and destroys the villi in the intestines, making it very hard to absorb nutrients. I don't think anyone dies from it, but I get really crabby and tired. It might also be why I'm the shortest of my sisters...
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i see you are Jew. if i am not mistaken you also go fasting, right? for any illness that's the best thing i know. specially hunger fasting. you don't eat or drink all day and at night you only drink water and go to sleep. next morning start eating with light stuff like fruits, salad...(not meat), people generally do it once in a week. well, that's what i would do. i hope you get well soon :)





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Evee

Evee

Member
Fasting doesn't really do much for my physical condition (the spiritual effects are another matter). G-d just gave me a bit of a wacky body and I'm learning to live with it. The gluten-detox is well underway and I'm feeling much better, thanks!
 
.lava

.lava

Veteran Member
Evee said:
Fasting doesn't really do much for my physical condition (the spiritual effects are another matter). G-d just gave me a bit of a wacky body and I'm learning to live with it. The gluten-detox is well underway and I'm feeling much better, thanks!
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i am glad you are feeling better Evee :)





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tumbleweed41

tumbleweed41

Resident Liberal Hippie
Not sure if this helps, but if you enjoy a beer now and then, but want to stay away from barley, there are some decent sorghum based brews.
Or, even tastier, stick to ciders. Or for a good kosher brew, Honey Beer, the Passover Honey Lager.
(If you don't drink, pass the info to others:D)
 
Evee

Evee

Member
Me, not drink? But I just passed my legal birthday! Your post is in very good time. Thanks!
 
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