How to make my kitchen gluten-free

[Rhyo9]

My daughter was recently diagnosed (and still in the hospital ); I intend to make the kitchen (and family) gluten-free, it just seems easier that way.

Do I need to get a new toaster or would a thorough cleaning suffice?

Should I throw out old tupperware that was used to store wheat flour, or is it okay to just wash?

 

[Ennis-TX]

6 hours ago, Rhyo9 said:

My daughter was recently diagnosed (and still in the hospital ); I intend to make the kitchen (and family) gluten-free, it just seems easier that way.

Do I need to get a new toaster or would a thorough cleaning suffice?

Should I throw out old tupperware that was used to store wheat flour, or is it okay to just wash?

 

Read the newbie 101 section
https://www.celiac.com/forums/topic/91878-newbie-info-101/
But yes new toaster, new wooden utensils new Tupperware, colanders, cutting boards, and scratched metal pots/pans/bakeware that can retain gluten in the scratches. Condiment jars that can have gluten crumbs, and clean out the fridge and cubboards of anything with gluten.

Few tips, butcher paper makes a great prep surface and throw away clean up, Nordicware microwave cookware to start with is cheaper then replacing everything straight out, parchment paper on cookie sheets, foil line grill casserole dishes, and crock pot liners for those, but be careful with drip back from lid.
I also have list of gluten free alternatives I have found for many things if interested.

 

[cyclinglady]

Wow!  What a supportive mom/family.   My house went gluten-free after my diagnosis (two against one gluten eater).  Shared households can be done, but personally, having a safe place without thinking is so nice.  

Ennis has lots of tips.  Research all that you can. 

Inhopeshe feels better soon! 

[Rhyo9]

Thanks for the clarifications.

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@cyclinglady: It's just the three of us (plus cat*)  and my husband thinks going gluten free might be a good idea for him, too. He's a gene carrier and he has thyroid problems.

*oddly enough, the cat has his own Rx hypoallergenic diet since he throws up everything else. It was a long process of trial and error to find a food he could actually eat. Only the duck flavor of the product works, not the venison, rabbit, or lamb versions.  Thankfully the vet did not misdiagnose him w/ an eating disorder, and instead gave him fluid injections and lots of free Rx food samples.

[Ennis-TX]

Funny enough, cats are not supposed to eat gluten or grains. They are primarily carnivores with hardly any carbs in their diets...one reason why they tend to get diabetes when humans feed them higher carb feed and human food.

Feel free to ask any other questions  I will probably be updating the list next month but here is the last updated one with various gluten free alternatives, just some ideas.
https://www.celiac.com/forums/topic/124490-gluten-free-food-alternative-list-2019-q3/

 

[Rhyo9]

Nope, cats are most definitely not supposed to be eating grains. I volunteer at a rescue shelter and they try to get the best food they can afford, but the main stuff they use contains grains. The cats that have special medical needs do get special foods, though. One poor cat had really bad atopic dermatitis from a corn allergy; luckily the vet figured it out. We tried various premium, natural cat foods before settling on the RX duck stuff; it has pea protein, but it works. A number of other volunteers at the shelter recommend Tiki Cat.

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I just realized something.... We have been using sWheat Scoop wheat-based cat litter. I will need to switch litters and vacuum the whole house several times, I think. I hope that's enough.

[Ging]

On 8/1/2019 at 5:05 PM, Ennis_TX said:

Few tips, butcher paper makes a great prep surface and throw away clean up, Nordicware microwave cookware to start with is cheaper then replacing everything straight out, parchment paper on cookie sheets, foil line grill casserole dishes, and crock pot liners for those, but be careful with drip back from lid.
I also have list of gluten free alternatives I have found for many things if interested.

 

Butcher paper!  What a great tip!  Every time I visit mom I get glutened even though I'm practically bringing half my kitchen to work with... I was actually thinking about what I could do to try and not touch much of ANYTHING.  Thanks for that!