I have been researching my international options now that I have graduated from University in the States, and have decided that I want to do BUNAC's 12 month "Work in Ireland" program. I would leave in September/October timeframe and then return 12 months later. I'll be on a tight budget, but I figure I can get by eating a whole foods diet (and lots of rice and things like dried lentils) just fine.
Celiac is extremely prevalent in Ireland, so I hear. So awareness and accessibility to safe food shouldn't be an issue, right?
I'm still in my healing phase, dealing with bad headaches, gas, reflux, and severe fatigue off and on still (I'm only 3 months in). But I worked 40+ hours a week on this same kind of fatigue in the past, so I want to go ahead with the program now, hoping that my symptoms will resolve on the diet over time. I'll still be able to enjoy Ireland as long as I continue to improve and don't go downhill for some reason.
Does anybody have any advice for me? I'll be 22, and also I'll be over 6 months into the diet by the time I leave. And starting over in a new kitchen in Ireland might be better than sharing a kitchen with my conscientious but messy gluten-eating family here. idk.
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Posted 09 June 2011 - 06:09 PM
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soy-free 30 March 2011
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Posted 09 June 2011 - 06:33 PM
I had absolutely no problems in Ireland. It's the most celiac friendly country I've visited. gluten-free food is everywhere and everyone you meet knows all about it - even in the smallest towns.
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Posted 10 June 2011 - 01:24 AM
I just want to say Congratulations and I am jealous 
. It sound like an awesome opportunity. Enjoy and be well 
. It sound like an awesome opportunity. Enjoy and be well
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Posted 10 June 2011 - 05:21 AM
What a wonderful opportunity! I've always wanted to go and Janet's comment makes it seem like it might be possible someday.
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Posted 10 June 2011 - 08:27 PM
I'll echo what Janet said...Ireland is so easy to be a Celiac in, don't worry one little bit. I just returned from a trip there a month ago and there wasn't one person who didn't know what Celiac is and entails, as far as food prep is concerned. It was easy to eat anywhere and I didn't get sick from anything I ate in the country. Even the smallest shop had a few gluten-free items in it and the people of Ireland bend over backwards to help you out.
I am jealous and hope you have a wonderful time! Don't pass up this great opportunity.
One small warning....some of the tea there can be malted, which is a no-no! Just make sure to check the labels or ask if it's plain tea. Also, some of the bread can contain wheat starch, which is like gluten lite. It's accepted over there but many of the brands do not contain it. I ate bread there and just checked to make sure it was safe. The bread I did have was quite good.
I am jealous and hope you have a wonderful time! Don't pass up this great opportunity.
One small warning....some of the tea there can be malted, which is a no-no! Just make sure to check the labels or ask if it's plain tea. Also, some of the bread can contain wheat starch, which is like gluten lite. It's accepted over there but many of the brands do not contain it. I ate bread there and just checked to make sure it was safe. The bread I did have was quite good.
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Posted 11 June 2011 - 06:03 AM
The Irish are the most accomodating people on earth. We have been there many times and would live there in a heartbeat if we could.
You're going to be so happy there!!
This is an amazing opportunity, have no fear and GO and ENJOY!! Best wishes, hon!!
You're going to be so happy there!!
This is an amazing opportunity, have no fear and GO and ENJOY!! Best wishes, hon!!
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Posted 11 June 2011 - 09:34 AM
Watch out for some of the supposed gluten free bread containing "gluten free WHEAT starch". Yup, they allow wheat starch in gluten free bread. They say it has been processed to lower the level of gluten, but I still got sick from it. The brand I had was Kelkin. Also, I had trouble finding gluten free food in small towns. The cities were fine, but the smaller areas didn't have much.
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Posted 11 June 2011 - 08:56 PM
Watch out for some of the supposed gluten free bread containing "gluten free WHEAT starch". Yup, they allow wheat starch in gluten free bread. They say it has been processed to lower the level of gluten, but I still got sick from it. The brand I had was Kelkin. Also, I had trouble finding gluten free food in small towns. The cities were fine, but the smaller areas didn't have much.
You'll be fine over here, talk to the Irish Coeliac Society http://www.coeliac.ie
As for bread the best fresh gluten and wheat free bread is 'Genius'
available in all major supermarkets or available delivered by courier from http://www.ecodirect.ie
Most shops have some gluten free items, all health food shops stock gluten free.
You can get Gluten Free on the go items from
Marks & Spensers (sandwiches)
Coffee shops (Byron Bay cookies)
Starbucks (Sandwiches and cookies/cakes)
Itsa Bagel ( bagels and cakes)
most lunch counters will let you know what's gluten free.
Enjoy your stay, the food, the people and the scenery.
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Diagnosed in Nov 2005 after Biopsy and Blood Tests
Cannot tolerate Codex Wheat Starch.
Self Taught Baker.
Bake everything from scratch using naturally gluten-free ingredients.
Diagnosed in Nov 2005 after Biopsy and Blood Tests
Cannot tolerate Codex Wheat Starch.
Self Taught Baker.
Bake everything from scratch using naturally gluten-free ingredients.
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Posted 13 June 2011 - 12:17 PM
thanks! I'm getting more and more excited as the days go by--just gotta get all the paperwork in now...
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Let them eat gluten-free cake!
Posted 13 June 2011 - 12:26 PM
thanks! I'm getting more and more excited as the days go by--just gotta get all the paperwork in now...
Field trip to Ireland to visit Strawberry!
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Posted 13 June 2011 - 01:42 PM
Field trip to Ireland to visit Strawberry!
COUNT me in !!! Whoohooo!!
"Life is not the way it's supposed to be. It's the way it is. The way we cope with it makes the difference." Virginia Satir
"It isn't for the moment you are struck that you need courage, but for the long uphill climb back to sanity, faith and security." Anne Morrow Lindbergh
"Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love."
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"The strongest of all warriors are these two - time and patience." Leo Tolstoy
Misdiagnosed for 25+ years; finally DXed on 11/01/10. I figured it out myself. Double DQ2 genes. This thing tried to kill me. I view Celiac as a fire breathing dragon --and I have run my sword right through his throat.
I. Win.
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Posted 13 June 2011 - 01:43 PM
thanks! I'm getting more and more excited as the days go by--just gotta get all the paperwork in now...
That's awesome, kiddo---best wishes!!!
"Life is not the way it's supposed to be. It's the way it is. The way we cope with it makes the difference." Virginia Satir
"It isn't for the moment you are struck that you need courage, but for the long uphill climb back to sanity, faith and security." Anne Morrow Lindbergh
"Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love."
Lao Tzu
"The strongest of all warriors are these two - time and patience." Leo Tolstoy
Misdiagnosed for 25+ years; finally DXed on 11/01/10. I figured it out myself. Double DQ2 genes. This thing tried to kill me. I view Celiac as a fire breathing dragon --and I have run my sword right through his throat.
I. Win.
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Posted 11 July 2011 - 02:57 PM
what part are you going to
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Posted 12 July 2011 - 07:04 AM
Aww, I wanna go!! I was there 6 years ago and loved every bit of it!! (even when I got lost )
I may be over there in the next few years anyway, because my grandmother's health is declining.
) I may be over there in the next few years anyway, because my grandmother's health is declining.
Gluten free 6/10/11
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History, genetics, and response to diet point to celiac anyway.
Syan rest wear
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ofer hronrade hyran scolde,
gomban gyldan. t ws god cyning! -Excerpt from the prologue of Beowulf. :)
Negative blood test for celiac 7/7/11
History, genetics, and response to diet point to celiac anyway.
Syan rest wear
feasceaft funden, he s frofre gebad,
weox under wolcnum, weormyndum ah,
ot him ghwylc ara ymbsittendra
ofer hronrade hyran scolde,
gomban gyldan. t ws god cyning! -Excerpt from the prologue of Beowulf. :)
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Posted 12 July 2011 - 08:22 AM
Count me in tooField trip to Ireland to visit Strawberry!
Gluten free Oct/09
Soy free Nov/10
After a very, very long battle to keep dairy .I am dairy free
i.e. If it tries to kill me I do not eat it .
After 40+ years of misdiagnoses I was diagnosed with:
Dermatitis Herpetiformis : Positive DH biopsy .
Celiac :based on DH biopsy and diet response.
Hashimoto's thyroiditis disease . April/11
Diagnosed type 2 Diabetes March/13
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