Would You Eat Cheetos?

mart · March 10, 2006

I've been extremely careful with my son's diet since his celiac diagnosis 6 months ago. After going gluten-free, he's still skinny and small, but he's grown about 2 inches and gained 8 pounds. I'm pretty happy with that! Will I screw up his progress by allowing him to eat Cheetos? I've heard so much about cross contamination with Frito Lay's products. But some of you say you eat Frito Lay's products with no problems at all. I feel so sorry for him and just want to give him something he used to love before going gluten-free if most people consider it safe. Thanks for your input.

March 10, 2006

We eat Cheetos here with absolutely NO problems. We LOVE our Cheetos here!

Go ahead and give them to him, the only reason not to would be if he is intolerant to dairy as well, because they do contain dairy ingredients.

My daughter loves her day to bring the class snacks at school so that she can bring Cheetos or other Frito Lays snacks...

key · March 10, 2006

My celiac son and I eat cheetos with no problems. I didn't know there was a problem. I would let him indulge. I guess if he gets sick from them, but we have never gotten sick from them.

Monica

jerseyangel · March 10, 2006

If he has not been eating a lot of snack foods, I would just try a few to start with.

plantime · March 11, 2006

I also eat cheetos with no problems. I like the big fluffy ones better than the crunchy and hot ones.

VegasCeliacBuckeye · March 11, 2006

I ate cheetos yesterday -- no problems...

Becky6 · March 11, 2006

We eat cheetos with no problems around here!

teankerbell · March 11, 2006

I am afraid because I ate Fritos and had problems

Katerific · March 11, 2006

I should read more carefully! I thought I read Cheerios, not Cheetos!

Suezboss · March 12, 2006

I am afraid because I ate Fritos and had problems

I've had problems with Fritos also so sad because they are my favorite! I think it might be hit or miss... depending on how well they cleaned the machines before making a bactch... so I'm tempted to try aonther bag of Fritos, but don't know if it's worth the risk...

Cheetos on the other hand- LOVE the crunchy ones and haen't had a problem thus far.

teankerbell · March 12, 2006

Well, since everyone here hasn't had a problem, maybe I will give Cheetos a whirl! :lol:

March 12, 2006

I haven't had a problem with either- other than that they are dangerously cheesy

darlindeb25 · March 12, 2006

I used to eat cheetos and fritos corn chips with no porblem until I developed the corn intolerance--now no corn chips and I loved regular corn chips with cheese melted over them. Oh well, life goes on! Deb

teankerbell · March 12, 2006

Oh wait, I can't eat those. I am casein intolerant. :-(

elonwy · March 12, 2006

I love cheetos. I eat them all the time. My fav now are the baked "natural" white cheddar puffs. Ooooh I can eat a whole bag by myself if I'm not careful.

Elonwy

loraleena · March 14, 2006

Bearitos makes a kind called crunchitos that are gluten free and taste better. They are also a lot better for you.

penguin · March 14, 2006

I haven't had a problem with either- other than that they are dangerously cheesy

The cheetos aren't the only things that are dangerously cheesy :lol: :rolleyes:

If it's cheese you're looking for, other than the orange cheeto variety, the smart_______ (sorry, brain fart) white cheddar popcorn is excellent! It's lay's, but I've had zero problems. I can eat a bag all by myself if I'm not careful :blink:

lgleeson · March 15, 2006

There is a brand called "Michael Season's" out now with the BEST cheetohs. I think they are better than the regular ones. Their website is www.seasonssnacks.com and they are called lite cheese puffs. They state that they are gluten-free right on the package.

Nate · March 15, 2006

Took me a long time to figure out but I eat chips with caution cause they have caused me problems sometimes and sometimes not. They aren't a trusted source so beware!!!

N

floridanative · March 15, 2006

Well the Celiac Program Univ. of Chicago basket they sent me post dx has a tiny bag of Cheetos in it! I had to laugh. I ate that bag but didn't try them again. But I did have Ruffles with no problems. And that Smart whatever white cheddar popcorn I agree is out of this world good.

chasesparents · March 16, 2006

Life without Cheetos ??? My son would die !!!!!

He has no problems with Cheetos.

kassixjo15 · March 16, 2006

i love my cheetos and cheetos puffs!!

i personally have never had any problems with any frito lay products

glen4cindy · March 21, 2006

I've had problems with Fritos also so sad because they are my favorite! I think it might be hit or miss... depending on how well they cleaned the machines before making a bactch... so I'm tempted to try aonther bag of Fritos, but don't know if it's worth the risk...

Cheetos on the other hand- LOVE the crunchy ones and haen't had a problem thus far.

I eat Cheetos and Fritos with NO problems. However, the Chili-Cheese Fritos are a NO-NO! I think they have blue cheese in them, but, in any case, those are off limits.

zip2play · March 21, 2006

We can eat Cheetos?!?! AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!

Monica

KaitiUSA · March 23, 2006

I eat Cheetos and the gluten free products from that brand with no problem and I am a very sensitive celiac. It's a personal decision though because some have had problems with it.