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:) hi all, im new to all this, i was diagnosed with celiac disease 3 years ago but struggled really badly that i quit, i was never ill, it was through having mouth ulcers that they discovered that i had celiac disease, i went through denial, and all i could think was "why me". but i went to the doctors last thursday about a bad neck and not being able to sleep propally, and he brought me back to reality that i have to stick to gluten-free diet, so here i am again trying to cope but it is so hard, im 24 and from being able to eat what i like to having to cut out all my favorite things like butties and pastys. anyone out there that can give me any tips on staying possitive? also i cant cook to save my life i have no inititive when it comes to cooking, im someone who is always eating on the go. xx :(
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glad you're doctor has reminded you of going gluten-free! you can do it with some patience and determination and you will find there are a ton of foods out there that you like just as well! i encourage you to ck your products too--ie. shampoos, lotions and to switch those products out for gluten-free ones. staying positive--for me it helps to find foods that are great replacements for gluten filled ones, it means surrounding myself with positive people, trying not to dwell on the situation but be grateful--that we have a disease that can be dealt with by diet and we don't have to take a slew of medicines. i also remind myself to be grateful that i was diagnosed and that most celiacs are not...and that means a greatly increased risk of other diseases and cancer. try and take the focus off of food too, think of other things you like to do. anyway, welcome to the board. ask away when you need help. the people here are amazing and very knowledge and can field questions on just about anything related to Celiac!

are you familiar with any of the gluten free brands out there? there are a few threads on here about favorite gluten-free products. i have put some info below on some mainline brands with gluten-free products to get you started. you can also get the updated gluten-free food list compiled by delphi forum members. i also double ck and still read labels though. to get that list do the following: (and i credit celiac3270 for the directions : )

1) Go to the website, Open Original Shared Link

2) Click on "messages" or "start reading"

3) Select the folder "gluten-free Product List"

4) Click on the topic called "Downloadable files word"

5) Of the four options, choose the one in the upper right.

You may need to register (the basic version is free) in which case, just register first, then complete the steps above.

here are some quick gluten-free food ideas since you said you don't like to cook!

Thai Kitchen--lots of gluten-free thai type dishes...really good. You just add the meat you want, noodles, sauce etc are included. Open Original Shared Link

Amy's makes quite a few frozen dinners and a cheese pizza that are gluten-free. Amy's also makes quite a few gluten-free canned soups that are good too. You can see their products and get their gluten-free list here. Open Original Shared Link

If you have a Trader Joe's by you-they have several gluten-free frozen stirfries and dinners. Just ck the gluten-free list on the website--east or west coast. They also have chicken sausage that is awesome!

Gluten free pantry makes some good skillet meals. Just add meat or beans. We really like the stroganoff meal. Open Original Shared Link free.com/glu/showprod.cfm...jectGroup_ID=74

Have you tried Tinkyada's gluten-free pasta yet? It is great and you can make a ton of quick meals with it.

Dinty Moore beef and chicken stew are gluten-free--just throw them in a pot to heat up.

Other quick meal ideas--tacos and taco salads are made gluten-free easy, rice and beans, lasagna, pasta dishes, stirfries, hamburger/fries (love Alexia fries-gluten-free!), rice/quinoa pilafs (there are a lot of quick/precooked rices out now), chips/salsa, we eat "breakfast for dinner" sometimes--gluten-free pancakes (Pamela's mix is our favorite) w/ meat/veggie omelettes, frozen veggies are usually gluten-free and easy to prepare as a side, baked beans--(most of Bush's are gluten-free), sandwiches with gluten-free bread and miracle whip etc, Delmix has some gluten-free taquitos as well as costco beef taquitos, Dinty Moore microwave meals, Hormel Tamales, Lundberg Rice Sensations, Perdue Short Cuts, Sam's Club beef Taquitos...

go here to ck out some gluten-free food lists of mainline manufacturers:

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frenchiemama Collaborator

If you're a pasty fan, check out www.grandmaferdons.com. They make the best beef pasties, I just love them.

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Canadian Karen Community Regular

Hey guys,

I am curius what butties and pastys are. I have never hear of them.......

Karen

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Nicolette Rookie

Butties are sandwiches and pasties are like pies, only handheld and can be eaten hot or cold.

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