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Blood Test Done, Started gluten-free Tonight

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sugarsue Enthusiast
sugarsue
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We got dd's blood test taken and she is now happily eating brown rice pasta with non-dairy butter! I bought the tinkadyada pasta and it looks like it's a hit. That said, she is the type to change her mind a few times so time will tell. She cried and cried when she realized this means no more McDonalds Happy Meals (her favorite thing besides pasta with butter). The lab does not process celiac panel's except on Friday's. If I had known that I would have taken her in last week! Oh well, we shall see what happens in 2 weeks or so. But we are committed to the gluten free diet for the next 3-6 months for sure to see how it will change our lives.

Susan

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Good luck! It's difficult at first, but it can become very doable.

As for those Happy Meals - is it the food or the prize? For my son it was the prize. He asked me this summer if I'd get him a Happy Meal so he could have the Transformer prize he'd seen advertised. He got the apples and prize and I got a disgusting hamburger. I figured it was really no big deal to do. Actually we did it twice this summer. The second time I ate a couple bites of the burger and decided there was no reason to shorten my life over the prize and pitched it! :lol:

Stick around here and ask lots of questions in the coming weeks. We'll all be glad to help you find your way to a great gluten free lifestyle!

sugarsue Enthusiast
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Thanks! Great suggestion about the toy. I'm not sure what it is for her but I will ask. So she can have the apples and the dip??

She was really upset tonight that she could not have her favorite pasta. But I made her turkey bacon and she had some pinapple and funyons. Then we made rice crispy treats out of fruity and coco pebbles. It was a junk food evening but we had a really nice time together.

Susan

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We got dd's blood test taken and she is now happily eating brown rice pasta with non-dairy butter! I bought the tinkadyada pasta and it looks like it's a hit. That said, she is the type to change her mind a few times so time will tell. She cried and cried when she realized this means no more McDonalds Happy Meals (her favorite thing besides pasta with butter). The lab does not process celiac panel's except on Friday's. If I had known that I would have taken her in last week! Oh well, we shall see what happens in 2 weeks or so. But we are committed to the gluten free diet for the next 3-6 months for sure to see how it will change our lives.

Susan

Could you please elaborate on what non-dairy butter you use? I am having allergy issues with congestion and think I would like to do a trial dairy free diet, on top of the gluten-free one. I have not eliminated dairy up to this point so have no idea what good substitutes are out there.

Good luck with your daughter! I am sure she will find good substitutes for her favorite foods. I did and now it's no big deal. Think how healthy she'll be without McDonald's in her life!

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Butter sub doesnt taste like butter - tastes better - much healthier. Mix equal parts high quality coconut oil and olive oil. Refridgerate. Use as a spread on bread or for veggies.

sugarsue Enthusiast
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Could you please elaborate on what non-dairy butter you use? I am having allergy issues with congestion and think I would like to do a trial dairy free diet, on top of the gluten-free one. I have not eliminated dairy up to this point so have no idea what good substitutes are out there.

Good luck with your daughter! I am sure she will find good substitutes for her favorite foods. I did and now it's no big deal. Think how healthy she'll be without McDonald's in her life!

Thanks for the encouragement! Our doc recommended Organic Smart Balance for our butter. It's the only non-dairy stuff my kids have liked. I like it too and luckily it says gluten free too!

Susan

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Butter sub doesnt taste like butter - tastes better - much healthier. Mix equal parts high quality coconut oil and olive oil. Refridgerate. Use as a spread on bread or for veggies.

Now that's an interesting combination! I admit I love the taste of butter but if I found something that was good, I could easily give the butter up....just like I did with gluten. Would this be usable in baking also? Does the texture come out good in baked goods, using this as a substitute? It's funny but most people have no idea about the uses of coconut oils and flours. From what I have heard, coconut flour works extremely well in baked goods....who knew?

Thanks for the suggestion!

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Thanks for the encouragement! Our doc recommended Organic Smart Balance for our butter. It's the only non-dairy stuff my kids have liked. I like it too and luckily it says gluten free too!

Susan

Thanks, Susan! These 2 have been written down and I will try both. I thought it might be harder to dump the dairy, and I am not sure if I can tolerate small amounts, but lately, I have been having problems that point to a dairy issue. I know it's allergy season but when you wake up in the middle of the night coughing because of all the junk in your throat, it's time to look at food again. I have heard repeatedly that dairy is a big mucous producer, and that makes sense, but I need to find a few subs for what I feel I don't want to give up right now. Speaking of which....has anyone tried Silk Soy creamer for coffee? I like soy milk latte's but have never tried the creamer in brewed coffee.

I guess we should be grateful there are so many alternatives these days! I certainly give you credit for pulling your kids off of dairy......that has got to be hard for them at first.

sugarsue Enthusiast
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Thanks, Susan! These 2 have been written down and I will try both. I thought it might be harder to dump the dairy, and I am not sure if I can tolerate small amounts, but lately, I have been having problems that point to a dairy issue. I know it's allergy season but when you wake up in the middle of the night coughing because of all the junk in your throat, it's time to look at food again. I have heard repeatedly that dairy is a big mucous producer, and that makes sense, but I need to find a few subs for what I feel I don't want to give up right now. Speaking of which....has anyone tried Silk Soy creamer for coffee? I like soy milk latte's but have never tried the creamer in brewed coffee.

I guess we should be grateful there are so many alternatives these days! I certainly give you credit for pulling your kids off of dairy......that has got to be hard for them at first.

I like the soy creamer. I have used that when I've been off dairy in the past. Sounds like a trial run would be good for you!

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I like the soy creamer. I have used that when I've been off dairy in the past. Sounds like a trial run would be good for you!

Nice to hear! I hate buying anything without asking first if other's have tried it and what their opinion is because of the expense of these products. Although.....I buy organic milk now and that isn't exactly cheap! :huh:

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