Cross-contamination/shared oils and cheat days?

[FreeFalling16]

Hi everyone, 

About a month ago, I was diagnosed with Celiac and it's been a bit of a journey thus far. While I've done a pretty good job of sticking to a strict gluten-free diet, I have had a few moments when I've been craving gluten and broken my commitment (just last week I made a batch of brownies, only to consume 1 and throw out the rest.) 

For those who have been gluten free for a longer period, I'm curious to know if these cravings stop, or if you always wish you could just pig-out on a deep dish pizza? 

Additionally, I met with my nutritionist earlier this morning and she informed me that with Celiac, it's incredibly important to pay attention to foods with possible cross-contamination or shared oils (specifically foods like french fries.) I understand this, but how big of a deal is this really? Provided I don't feel physically sick afterwards, is it OK to occasionally have fries that may have shared a friar with other foods?  

[kareng]

56 minutes ago, FreeFalling16 said:

Hi everyone, 

About a month ago, I was diagnosed with Celiac and it's been a bit of a journey thus far. While I've done a pretty good job of sticking to a strict gluten-free diet, I have had a few moments when I've been craving gluten and broken my commitment (just last week I made a batch of brownies, only to consume 1 and throw out the rest.) 

For those who have been gluten free for a longer period, I'm curious to know if these cravings stop, or if you always wish you could just pig-out on a deep dish pizza? 

Additionally, I met with my nutritionist earlier this morning and she informed me that with Celiac, it's incredibly important to pay attention to foods with possible cross-contamination or shared oils (specifically foods like french fries.) I understand this, but how big of a deal is this really? Provided I don't feel physically sick afterwards, is it OK to occasionally have fries that may have shared a friar with other foods?  

Maybe an accident or a shared fryer won't hurt you a few years from now - But you have to heal first.  You need to be strictly gluten-free for a few years, maybe.

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"Eating any gluten, no matter how small an amount, can damage the small intestine. This is true for anyone with the disease, including people who do not have noticeable symptoms.'

 

There are some really delicious box mixes for gluten-free brownies.

[Ennis-TX]

Honestly any gluten can hurt you and trigger a antibody flare up in the background that will hurt you inside for weeks or months. Complications can arise like other food intolerance issues, other disease, cancer, etc. I have many complications and wish I had stopped eating years before I did. Read the newbie 101 thread
https://www.celiac.com/forums/topic/91878-newbie-info-101/

Yes you get cravings, while we suggest the whole foods only diet. THERE are gluten free everything now days to have your CHEAT without really eating gluten or getting sick. I have turned to being a chef and a gluten free bakery owner after my diagnosis and love making and providing gluten free, grain free, and dairy free meals for people. Sort of my way of saying screw this disease I will enjoy life without the gluten.
 

https://www.celiac.com/forums/topic/121148-gluten-free-food-alternative-list-2018-q2/