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HOPE1968 Newbie

Hi,

Yesterday, my gastro doc and I decided that I most likely have gluten intolerance. My biopsy came back negative for Celiac and we are still waiting on blood work results. He and I decided that I should go ahead and start the gluten-free diet.

For the next few days, I am going to eat fresh fruits, veggies and meats, until I can get to the speciality supermarket!

The problem I'm having is finding a whole or health food store in my area. I was just wondering if anyone out there is anywhere near me or familiar with my area of Virginia. I live in Culpeper, Va. It is closer for me to go towards Charlottesville or Fredericksburg as oppossed to Northern Virginia.

Any help would be greatly appreciated...


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erintigs Newbie

I don't know how far you're willing to travel, but I did find these stores on a google maps search:

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HOPE1968 Newbie

Thank you soooo much!! You must know how to google better than me...lol

I am willing to go as far as it takes to become healthy again!!

kbtoyssni Contributor

As long as you don't feel you have to replace all your former gluten foods with gluten-free substitutes, you can probably get by with shopping at the regular grocery store. If you stick with the fresh veggies and meats plus safe brands, you can eat really well.

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