Nancy Kotlowski
I am a 45 yr old working mom of 3 kids and a husband of 23 years who was just diagnosed with celiac disease. We both work full time, have 5 pets and a large house to keep up with. Finding the time to shop and cook for my family is time consuming and since the diagnosis it is even harder. I thought it would be cool to hear the other side of eating gluten-free and help out anyone in my position. Hope you enjoy the blog.
Not Sticking with the Gluten-Free Diet
- By Nancy Kotlowski
- Published 04/26/2010
Well, It has been 11 months since my hubby's diagnosis and what a ride. At first the doctor scared him straight...that lasted all of 3 months, and since then he has been going down hill and especially in the last 3 months. I cook gluten-free and then he hits a few Oreo cookies. YIKES! what is a person to do? If any of you have or had the same issue please give me some tips on how you handle it. I know the disease is his and he should take care of it, but let's be real here. He is not going to cook for himself and if he does fix his own food it is cereal, gluten-free ham and sliced cheese with gluten-free crackers, canned fruit and rice and eggs. Not a very nutritious diet. Thanks for your suggestions.
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5 Responses to "Not Sticking with the Gluten-Free Diet" 
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27 Apr 2010 8:06:19 PM PDT Nancy-It is very difficult to maintain the diet. It may help to stock up on lots of gluten-free snacks and cookies. If there are only gluten free snacks in the house - then there is less temptation.
It helps to eat before going to a party - and bring a gluten free dish for all to enjoy. Maureen |
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28 Apr 2010 1:37:12 AM PDT Keep his favorite snacks (like gluten-free Oreo style cookies) well stocked, so he doesn't binge. Make sure he has some in a sandwich baggie that he can take to work so he has some there, etc. Figure out how to fix his favorite foods, especially those that he likes to order at restaurant, gluten-free so he has them at home, so that when he has to eat out, he'll eat the safe foods without feeling deprived. Keep those easy to fix and freeze gluten-free foods (like tamales, for example, or enchiladas with a side of beans & rice) in single-serving freezer-to-microwave containers so he can take them to work. Keep gluten-free cookie dough on hand, frozen, so snacks can be made quickly. It's something that need only take a weekend afternoon for preparation and cooking and marking and freezing. It will save you time and save his innards.
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28 Apr 2010 4:16:31 AM PDT Thanks for the tips. I have never seen "oreo"- like gluten free cookies. I will have to check it out.
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05 May 2010 12:41:42 PM PDT He obviously does not take his health seriously. It's his choice to make, and he's a big boy. No one can make a person do what s/he should do to take care of their health - we are only each responsible for our own health. Directing him to the overwhelming amount of gluten-free products that are available (look online) and cooking gluten-free is helpful, but only he can make the decision about what he puts in his mouth. Expecting him to make his health decisions for himself is the most helpful thing to do - doing it for him is not.
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06 May 2010 5:44:17 PM PDT Someone sent a comment asking about home remedies or medications for suffers who eat something with gluten. The answer from best I can tell is no. The only way to avoid the symptoms is to stop eating gluten. If I am incorrect about this can someone please post a comment so the person who asked the question can get correct information. Thanks
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