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There isn't really an introduction board, so I put it here! I have discovered that I am gluten intolerant after trying many other things. This whole week I have felt great after feeling gross all the time. I have not yet gone in for blood tests as either way I need to stay away from gluten I guess.

I was okay and excited at first to finally know what I'm supposed to stay away from, but now I'm overwhelmed and frustrated. I'm not sure what to buy to be able to stay gluten free all the time. I don't have much free time to be baking and cooking from scratch every night.

Anyway, I'm glad I found this forum and look forward to being more at ease with this all!

Erin


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There isn't really an introduction board, so I put it here! I have discovered that I am gluten intolerant after trying many other things. This whole week I have felt great after feeling gross all the time. I have not yet gone in for blood tests as either way I need to stay away from gluten I guess.

I was okay and excited at first to finally know what I'm supposed to stay away from, but now I'm overwhelmed and frustrated. I'm not sure what to buy to be able to stay gluten free all the time. I don't have much free time to be baking and cooking from scratch every night.

Anyway, I'm glad I found this forum and look forward to being more at ease with this all!

Erin

Welcome, Erin. You will find his to be a home away from home for gluten issues.

One thing to keep in mind is that you must keep eating gluten for any testing to be valid, otherwise the intestine will start to heal and your body will stop making the antibodies which the blood test measures. I know that once you know it is gluten you don't want to touch the stuff (well, except for those cravings!), but it is really important for the tests to be accurate.

Besides, that extra time will allow you to explore recipes and tips here on the forum for cooking gluten free. :)

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Hi & Welcome

If you plan on getting tested you must stay on gluten to get proper results... if you choose to just start the gluten-free lifestyle without testing that is up to you. But to see results you must be 100 % at all times...no cheating.

You said you need to buy foods already prepared as you have no time to cook & bake. Here are a few good places to get the best of the best in gluten free....

Celiac specialities: donuts, stuffin mix , pot pies plus more!

Bristol Baking : buns for burgers, deli sandwiches , sloppy Joes

Conte's : pireogi's, ravioli, pizza, gnocchi

Everybody Eats: baguettes & ficeille rolls

Joan's gluten-free great bakes: Eng Muffins, NY style bagels

The Gluten Free Trading Company has a ton of gluten-free foods . Mailorder company & they also have a store front. Amazon has great prices & free shipping on gluten-free foods.....

There is many items that are gluten-free in the main aisles of the reg.grocery store as well....

Just ask & someone will help you along

blessings

mamaw

gfpagan Apprentice

Thank you for the replies! I know I need to have gluten to get tested, I haven't decided yet if I am going to do that or not.

Also thank you for the places to buy! I appreciate it (-:

Hi & Welcome

If you plan on getting tested you must stay on gluten to get proper results... if you choose to just start the gluten-free lifestyle without testing that is up to you. But to see results you must be 100 % at all times...no cheating.

You said you need to buy foods already prepared as you have no time to cook & bake. Here are a few good places to get the best of the best in gluten free....

Celiac specialities: donuts, stuffin mix , pot pies plus more!

Bristol Baking : buns for burgers, deli sandwiches , sloppy Joes

Conte's : pireogi's, ravioli, pizza, gnocchi

Everybody Eats: baguettes & ficeille rolls

Joan's gluten-free great bakes: Eng Muffins, NY style bagels

The Gluten Free Trading Company has a ton of gluten-free foods . Mailorder company & they also have a store front. Amazon has great prices & free shipping on gluten-free foods.....

There is many items that are gluten-free in the main aisles of the reg.grocery store as well....

Just ask & someone will help you along

blessings

mamaw

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