Going Gluten Free

[4tomorrow]

I'm sending my Enterolab pack back today but I can't wait any longer. Could anyone point me in the right direction for at least the basics.

1. Is there a list anywhere with product information i.e. shampoo, makeup, etc. that I don't have to pay for?

2. How careful do I need to be when preparing my son/husbands gluten foods, do I need to wear gloves?

3. When baking should I wear a mask to prevent flour and such from being inhaled?

4.What about cooking pans, should I have my own set? I was thinking about getting a foreman grill so that I could at least cook up my meats quickly.

5. Do I need to be concerned about my laudry cleaning supplies also?

I'm sure I'll have more to ask.

I'm going to start with just fruits, vegetables and meats. That way I don't have to worry about cross contamination as much and such.

The Librax isn't working so well all of the sudden so that's why I decided to go ahead with this.

[jerseyangel]

Hi 4 tomorrow-

1--There are lists here with cosmetics and personal care products. You can do a search in the Products forum. Lots of info there.

2--After preparing foods with gluten for my husband and son (usually just sandwiches for their lunches), I am careful to wash my hands well. Just warm soap and water. And don't forget to wash down any surface the gluten touches. I make the sandwiches on plastic wrap.

3--I no longer use wheat flour in the kitchen at all. It gets in the air, and any surface it lands on will be contaminated. If you use it, I believe a mask would be a good idea--and be extra careful about cleaning up after using it.

4--No need to get your own pans if yours are stainless steel or if the coating on your non-stick is intact. The problem with the non-stick is that gluten can get stuck in the scratches. My non-stick pans had some cuts, and places where the coating was wearing down, so I made the decision to replace them with stainless steel.

I love the stainless steel--I can get in there and really scrub it clean.

5--I have not heard of any laundry detergent with gluten. That is not to say there aren't any. I use detergent with no added perfumes or dyes--Purex Free & Clear, All Free& Clear, CVS Free& Clear.

I think your plan to start off with the basics is a good one. You can then add things in when you're ready and should be able to determine which (if any) other foods give you problems--good luck with the test results