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20 Yr. Old Looking For Guidance

Sas888

By Sas888
in Coping with Celiac Disease

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Sas888 Newbie
Sas888
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Hello everyone I just created this account in search for any tips or anything anyone can give me. My story is that I have been showing signs of auto immune diseases for a couple years. I have done large amounts of research and am taking many supplements that have helped me along the way. I found out I am a celiac by noticing the signs after I eat certain foods. I did do a gluten fast for a month and noticed HUGE improvements. I noticed huge problems with my sinuses after I eat something containing gluten. I have now been going to wal-mart shopping for gluten free food and my skin is already clearing up from three days of doing it. I'm a college kid and I am wanting to know the types of foods that are gluten-free that are quick and easy to make. I am looking for brand names, types of food, and anything that is easy to eat while still having a large variety. Basically, I'm living on a short supply of gluten-free food until I find a much larger variety that isn't hard to prepare because of my busy lifestyle. I'm eating eggs, hash browns (100% potatoes), bacon, juice, fresh fruits and vegetables. All of these are gluten free but I need a larger variety or else I'm going to get sick of these easily. Also I have noticed the ingredients now say allergy: wheat, milk, soy. Sometimes I see wal-mart brands say gluten-free and other times they have allergy warnings.... What about the ones that say neither? Are they still gluten-free without allergy warnings?

If anyone could list brand names or give me a nice link to some brand names that specifically label gluten or not I would be very greatful.

For my own tips to give you guys I can help you guys with supplements.

-Bromelaine- This supplement is an anti-inflammatory/protein enzyme. Gluten is a protein and Bromelaine supercharges the digestion if something slips in that we aren't noticing. Bromelain is my #1 supplement because it also clears up my sinuses like nothing. In Europe it is actually used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and such. This supplement is advised to take after surgery because it speeds up healing time greatly. I am currently dosing on this while I'm just going gluten-free to speed up my recovery.

Acidipholus- A probiotic used so that I can absorb more nutrients because mal-absorbtion is a bad side effect of this disease.

These are just a few supplements I have been taking. If you message me I have an arsenal of many others that have made me extremely healthy.

Thank you for your help

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ravenwoodglass Mentor
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Welcome to the boards.

Hormel makes some really good gluten-free stuff. I use the AuJus roasts all the time and find them good and quick. Delmonte tomato and fruit products are gluten-free with the exception of the meat flavored pasta sauces.

Something that may help a lot is a rice cooker. The rice cooks on the bottom and in the steamer tray I just toss in some veggies, sometimes a bit of frozen shrimp or leftover meat. It cooks away happily while I read the paper or relax. Crock pots can be helpful also. Both can be used to make meals that require little prep and cook all by themselves.

You might want to check out the recipes section of the board and see it there are things there that are suitable for your needs.

Also make sure you double check those supplements. The labeling laws for supplements is not the same as for foods. If any have barley or wheat grass please know that even though they may say gluten free on the bottle they are not.

Sas888 Newbie
Sas888
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So some labels can say no gluten have wheat soy in them? Am I confused or is wheat and soy under the categories of gluten? I thought it was the protein found in wheat....

purple Community Regular
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Here is a helpful link:

https://www.celiac.com/gluten-free/index.php?showtopic=50721

curlyfries Contributor
curlyfries
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So some labels can say no gluten have wheat soy in them? Am I confused or is wheat and soy under the categories of gluten? I thought it was the protein found in wheat....

Gluten includes wheat, rye, and barley. Soy is not included in this, but some people discover that they also have problems with soy. Manufacturers must label if there is wheat in the product, as it is one of the top 8 allergens. Barley is often hidden in other names, such as 'natural flavoring', thus there may be gluten even if there are no allergy warnings.

There are many companies that WILL label gluten, so you can feel safe buying their products if you do not see 'gluten' on their labels. Here is a good site...

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Wenmin
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Sas888,

I was diagnosed with clinical celiac in July 2008. The most helpful information I found was the partial listing of Gluten-Free "Mainstream" Products Available in the Chicago Area. The address is listed below. I used this as a guide to find products available in my home state of Louisiana. I still refer to this guide when I need to. I also use it to compare ingredients that are used in products that are made locally. (example: Bule Plate Mayonaise (local) versus Miracle Whip.)

Remember the key is anything in its natural or fresh state is the best. Fresh cuts of meat; fresh, frozen or canned vegetables and fruits.

Hope this helps!

homepage.mac.com/sholland/celiac/GFfoodlist.pdf

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