Help! Newly Diagnosed With Lots Of Questions

[katie060206]

I am newly diagnosed and have lots of questions. Can anyone tell me if caramel coloring is ok? Also what about ketchup? I know that soy sauce is out but has anyone found a good alternative? I will appreciate any and all tips. I am meeting with a dietician on Friday so hopefully that will provide me with a little more insight.

[kbtoyssni]

Caramel coloring may be made with gluten, although is usually isn't. You have to check each brand. I've never found one that wasn't gluten-free, though. Coke/Pepsi products are gluten-free. Oscar Meyer hotdogs are gluten-free. Oscar Meyer is owned by Kraft, and Kraft will always label gluten.

Ketchup - depends on the brand. Heinz is gluten-free.

Soy sauce - again, some are ok, although most aren't. La Choy is gluten-free. Wheat is usually very clearly listed on the label.

Watch for condiments that may have had a gluten-knife dipped in them. Replace your wooden spoons, toaster, collendar. Check your makeup and lotion and pet food. You don't eat this stuff, but it's so easy to accidentally get contaminated.

There's a huge learning curve, and you'll probably make a ton of mistakes in the beginning, but hang in there. This does get easier!