Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications

Anyone Ever Take Alinia?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:58:31 -0800

im on a 2 week course but am concerned that it will reverse the progress i made with candida and leaky gut since it has antibacterial activitiy and may eradicate my flora, also the side effects are a drag

The Chex Issue

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:20:58 -0800

I'm annoyed. I could have SWORN I heard/read/was told that they had a gluten free facility for the gluten free chex!! I just called them after reading the other thread on here about cinnamon chex. I get so tired of reading the same thing over and over, I decided to just find out for myself what the heck is going on, I really dont see how someone could get wheat chex in their cinnamon chex, etc! Well, the person I just spoke to told me they do NOT have a gluten free facility! In fact they are just like any other company that "cleans their lines well" before they run the gluten free chex, and they test them for gluten. But how often do they test them?? Do they test every batch?? Do they allow a certain amount of gluten and still call it "gluten free"??? Well, I asked that last question, and the girl said she had never heard of that, but she would research it and call me back. I swear if they call and tell me they allow a certain amount of gluten in those darn chex, I'm never buying a damn box again!!! And I have 4 boxes here right now! I was about to make chex mix! I think we should all start writing letters telling them we want a gluten free facility for chex!

Cosmetic/ Household Ingredients- Responces From Companies

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:16:38 -0800

This is a responce I got from E.L.F. cosmetics. They have very cheap products (no, they are not high quality, but a few things I like or I buy things I only use a few times for special occassions)

Email responce from them on 11/20/09:
Thank you for your interest in e.l.f. Cosmetics. Our products do not contain gluten or beeswax. Please be aware, however, that we cannot guarantee that the machinery used to process our products are completely gluten free.

Sincerely,
the e.l.f. team
e.l.f. Cosmetics Affordable Luxury
Ph. 212-239-1530

__________________

What I am wondering is if they do not used gluten in thier products, then where is the gluten on thier lines coming from? Dusting?

Help Finding gluten-free Turkey Breast To Roast.

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:34:47 -0800

I tried two local supermarkets yesterday and didn't find a turkey breast (to roast, not deli) I felt safe buying. One that is listed in my Cecelia's Gluten-Free book has modified food starch and didn't specify what was in it. Any suggestions? I shop in the Syracuse, NY area and that includes Auburn and Skaneateles.
Thanks.

Possible Problem With Oatmeal

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:29:44 -0800

It was suggested that I may have a problem with oatmeal. My question is, do I have to go back and carefully wash the pot and utensils I used to cook my gluten free oatmeal like I would if I had cooked something with wheat? And since I used my sponge to clean my pan and utensils do I need to get a new sponge?

Seventh Generation Natural Dish Liquid

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:27:06 -0800

Is Seventh Generation Natural Dish Liquid gluten-free?

Thanks!

Iced Coffees

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:29:02 -0800

I enjoy coffee every so often, especially when it's closer to finals week, it gives a really good boost to pull the late/all nighters I need, or I just enjoy having them because of the taste.

Where is everyone's favorite coffee places that are definitely gluten free?

Does anyone know about Brugger's, how about their Brueggaccinos? I read the ingredients that they use, but nothing sounds too suspicious but I wanted to be safe of course. There wasn't anything specific online either.

Brueggaccino
Ingredients: Water, French Roast Coffee, Cream, Condensed Nonfat(Skim) Milk, Sugar Syrup, Milk, Corn Syrup, Less than 2% of Natural Flavors, Stabilizer: Guar Gum, Mono and Diglycerides, Locust Bean Gum and Carageenan, Sugar.
ALLERGEN INFORMATION: Contains dairy.

How about Chai teas? I've always enjoyed hot chai tea lattes. Has anyone been glutened by them?

I'm new to reading labels, but learning fast. It's only been three weeks I've been gluten free. Thanks a bunch!

Bone Health

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:23:30 -0800

My mother has been diagnosed with osteoporosis. As a Celiac, I know I'm at risk for developing this as well- not only b/c of Celiac Disease but genetics as well. I have tried different multi-vitamins but they all make me shaky- almost like its an overload of "stuff". I'm also extremely sensitive to anything gluten related so I'm worried I've been contaminating myself, so to speak. Can anyone recommend some good vitamins for Celiacs?

Dog Shampoo

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:06:34 -0800

So I washed my chocolate lab the other day in our shower and as I was washing him I noticed that his shampoo says Derma Care Oatmeal Shampoo. Ugh Too late it was already all over him. It was shampoo we bought some time ago and didn't think to check it. Do I need to rewash my dog and what about his bed linens?

Got New Teeth What Denture Products Are Safe?

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:01:27 -0800

Celiac did a number on my teeth, like many of us have happen and I had to have most of my upper teeth pulled a couple weeks ago and now have a temporary partial plate that of course since I am still healing is getting looser and looser. I still have almost 2 months to go before my dentist will make the final plate and need something to keep these temps from slipping that is safe to use. Anyone have any for sure gluten free adhesives that they use and can reccommend? It is so nice not to be in pain constantly anymore but when I smile my teeth slip which is almost as embarrassing as the mess that was in there before the work was done.

The Supplements I Was Talking Before Getting Sick

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:58:31 -0800

Hi there,

I am not going to say the brand name but here are the ingredients. It is a long list but when you finish reading, tell me if that was too much. And it was supposed to be a cleansing product but I never finished, I got scared of overdose.

Carotene)
18,750 IU
375%
Vitamin B-1 (as Thiamine HCl)
37.5 mg
2500%
Vitamin B-2 (Riboflavin)
37.5 mg
2205%
Vitamin B-3 (Niacin) (as Niacinamide)
37.5 mg
188%
Vitamin B-5 (Pantothenic Acid)
37.5 mg
375%
Vitamin B-6 (as Pyridoxine HCl)
37.5 mg
1875%
Vitamin B-9 (Folic Acid)
600 mcg
150%
Vitamin B-12 (as Cyanocobalamin)
150 mcg
2500%
Vitamin C (as Calcium Ascorbate)
375mg
625%
Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol)
150 IU
38%
Vitamin E (as d-alpha Succinate)
150 IU
500%
Vitamin K (from Green Foods)
52.5 mcg
68%
Biotin
75 mcg
25%
Calcium (from Ascorbate, Carbonate, Citrate)
75 mg
8%
Magnesium (from Citrate, Oxide)
75 mg
20%
Iodine (from Kelp)
112.5mcg
75%
Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine)
37.5 mcg
53%
Zinc (from Zinc Picolinate)
11.3 mg
75%
Copper (from Amino Acid Chelate)
375 mcg
20%
Manganese (from Amino Acid Chelate)
3.8 mg
190%
Chromium (from Chromium Picolinate)
75 mcg
60%
Molybdenum (from Amino Acid Chelate)
37.5 mcg
50%
Potassium (from Potassium Chloride)
19 mg
<1%
Boron (from Amino Acid Chelate)
0.75 mg
*
Vanadium (from Amino Acid Chelate)
3.75 mcg
*
Barley Grass (Organically Grown)
188 mg
*
Spirulina (U.S. Grown)
188 mg
*
Chlorella (Broken Cell Wall)
75 mg
*
Wheat Grass (Organically Grown)
75 mg
*
Alfalfa Juice Concentrate (leaf)
75 mg
*
Panax Ginseng (5% Ginsenosides)
75 mg
*
Green Tea Extract (40% Catechins)
37.5 mg
*
Chlorophyll (from Green Foods)
6 mg
*
Citrus Bioflavonoids
37.5 mg
*
Rutin
19 mg
*
Choline (from Choline Bitartrate)
37.5 mg
*
Inositol
37.5 mg
*
PABA
22.5 mg
*
Amylase (20,000 USP units)
7.5 mg
*
Bromelain (2,000 GDU from Pineapple)
37.5 mg
*
Lipase (3,400 USP units)
19 mg
*
Papain (140 MCU from Papaya)
19 mg
*
Pepsin Enzymes (NF 1:10000)
19 mg
*
Amino Acids (from Green Foods)
263 mg
*
Trace Mineral Concentrate
75 mg

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Vitamin C (from Calcium Ascorbate)
640mg
1067%
Vitamin B1
25mg
1665%
Calcium (from Calcium Ascorbate)
160mg
16%
Zinc (gluconate)
20mg
130%
Selenium (AA)
50mcg
70%
Magnesium (oxide)
50mg
10%

Proprietary Blend
1100mg
EDTA (Calcium Disodium)

*
Silymarin (from Milk Thistle)
*
L-Methionine

*
N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine (NAC)

*
L-Glutathione

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Lactobacillus acidophilus
2.4 billion
*
Lactobacillus casei
1.2 billion
*
Lactobacillus rhamnosus
1.2 billion
*
Lactobacillus salivarius
1.2 billion
*
Bifidobacterium bifidum
400 million
*
Bifidobacterium lactis
400 million
*
Bifidobacterium longum
400 million
*
Streptococcus thermophilus
800 million
*

Total minimum microorganisms 8.0 billion *

*Percent Daily Value (DV) not established.

For some reason, I used to often forget the probiotics.

Soyatoo! Rice Whip

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:19:40 -0800

I'll be making spaghetti ice cream for a group. One of them does not do dairy or gluten so I'm looking for a whipped topping for her. Anyone ever used the Soyatoo products?

I have an email into the company.

Trader Joe's Turkey

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:11:02 -0800

Supposedly there are "fresh all natural turkey's from Trader Joe's that are 100% vegetarian feed, no antibiotics, growth hormones, or artificial ingredients" but are they GLUTEN free and soy free?

Anyone know?

Sweet Potato Casserole And Other Thanksgiving Dishes

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:33:14 -0800

I need receipes for gluten free and dairy free thanksgiving dishes. This is my first year.

Sweet potato casserole is my favorite

Whole Foods "365" Nut Products

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:11:02 -0800

I apologize if this has alredy been discussed. It's been a VERY long time since I've been on the forum and I only have a couple of minutes right now so did not do a search to see if this has been a topic.

To those in the US that have relied on Whole Foods "365" walnuts, almonds, etc. you may have noticed a new packaging. The old packaging made no mention of shared equipment with wheat, in fact it stated that they practiced good manufacturing to segregate, etc. I used some walnuts from the new packaging and got sick, typical gluten symptoms. I questioned Wholefoods Customer Service yesterday in person and they said that these products are now being packaged in a new facility.

I think anyone who has come to rely on these products needs to send an e-mail to Wholefoods and complain about this. Not only do I NOT have a place to buy organic non contaminated nuts now, but I'm concerned about the Whole Food own bakehouse goods! (I assume they use their own products in the breads, etc)

It's super frustrating to get accustomed to a product for YEARS and then have them change it! GRRR.

Just wanted to make everyone aware and try to start a "movement" that maybe will force them to go back to the old ways.