It's Official.

[BeHappy]

The doctor just confirmed the celiac..... What do you give your kids for breakfast? My daughter drinks soy milk all the time, is that ok or should I switch to rice milk?

Besides all the obvious sources of gluten wheat, spelt, barley, rye, oats are there any other foods I should be aware of that has gluten in it?

Sorry if I'm rambling... the realization of it all is hitting me hard.

[Mizzo]

The doctor just confirmed the celiac..... What do you give your kids for breakfast? My daughter drinks soy milk all the time, is that ok or should I switch to rice milk?

Besides all the obvious sources of gluten wheat, spelt, barley, rye, oats are there any other foods I should be aware of that has gluten in it?

Sorry if I'm rambling... the realization of it all is hitting me hard.

Did you get a list from the dietician? Malt and Brown rice syrup is taboo, and anything with Natural flavorings is taboo unless you can confirm it is Gluten free Also, If at the end of the the ingredient list it says: May contain traces of is a no no

Anything saying made in a shared facility many people will say is a no no , but I judge it based on the companies products. I was very strict first 6 months then I eased up on these products.

here's Few ideas I posted for someone else

Breakfast

easy = gluten-free cereal or gluten-free Oatmeal with dried fruits , nuts, whatever , yogurt smoothies, gluten-free bagel or english with Pbutter or jelly or cream cheese

cook= Eggs w/canadian bacon and fruit, Pamela's pancakes I make big batches and freeze extra's, eggs and grits,

Lunch

Easy = Tuna or chicken w/salad, Trader joe's has a few gluten-free frozen meals, mostly mexican and Indian style are microwaveable, Yogurt w/fruit and nuts, gluten-free soups , gluten-free cold cuts w/cheese and Corn tortilla,

Cook = Burgers no bun unless you like the gluten-free buns, stir fry veggies and chicken, rice and beans

Dinner: make large dinner for leftovers

easy = gluten-free takeout hahaha, Mexican, Outback, etc.., Spaghetti and meatsauce, crock pot a soup or stew ,

Cook = any protein and veggie just use gluten-free sauces, and substitue Corn or brown rice pasta

Just remember any fruit , vegetable, meat, or fish is ok plain. Fresh herbs and simple spices are usually ok ie: Ginger, garlic, oregano, thyme,etc.. usually fine , A multi spice concoction I would be weary of.

Do you need safe product list ?

For starters

LaChoy soy sauce or San J Tamari,

Many Wish Bone salad dressing says Gluten free on back

Bob's red mills has gluten-free Oats

Most Old El paso products are safe

Tikyada pasta are pretty good or Bionatura

cereal = select Chex, Envirokids, select Natures path , Kix,

It is overwhelming at first but in 6 months it will be a whole lot better.

[frieze]

no need to restrict breakfast to "breakfast" foods.....keep it simple at first, stay away from manufactured "gluten free" foods.

[BeHappy]

Wow, thanks so much, your reply was very helpful. So, anything w\ natural flavoring in the ingredients she can't eat? What's the story with oats? Does oat flour have gluten in it?

[sb2178]

Oats, in the US, are likely very very contaminated unless they are labeled gluten free. Recommendations vary, but right now, they typically say avoid oats for 6 months or until stable (no symptoms, normal bloodwork). Then add them in, because a small proportion of celiacs do not tolerate them.

Avoid Rice Dream, and look for fake milks labeled gluten free (or see lables/call companies) as there are some that are processed with barley or malt.

Today (normally would have had rice w/ soup, but ate it all last night):

spicy black bean and cabbage soup

pumpkins bars

corn quinoa pasta with brussels sprouts and white beans

cookies (King Arthur mix)

kettle chips

salmon patties

sweet potato

mineral supplements, vitamin D