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Marc49
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Due to a positive gene test on 1/19 I am now preparing to go gluten free for a period of time to see if it helps me.

I do not eat a lot of bread, so this will not be that difficult for me I don't believe. What will be my biggest problem though is pasta, and pizza dough for my occasional treat!

Does anyone know of a good brand of pasta, and/or pizza dough that is pre-made like a Boboli crust, or a mix if I have to go that way?

I figure it is easier to ask folks that have been dealing with this previously than to try umpteen different products blindly.

Also I think I read that Borden fat-free American cheese single were OK, but I would like to verify that also if possible.

May as well throw in another while I am at it!

I shop mainly at Publix since I live in Florida,......do they carry any gluten free bread?

I only use bread for my lunch sandwiches, but it's kind of a bummer eating rolled up meat and cheese with no bread.

Thanks for any input to a newbie.

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Due to a positive gene test on 1/19 I am now preparing to go gluten free for a period of time to see if it helps me.

I do not eat a lot of bread, so this will not be that difficult for me I don't believe. What will be my biggest problem though is pasta, and pizza dough for my occasional treat!

Does anyone know of a good brand of pasta, and/or pizza dough that is pre-made like a Boboli crust, or a mix if I have to go that way?

I figure it is easier to ask folks that have been dealing with this previously than to try umpteen different products blindly.

Also I think I read that Borden fat-free American cheese single were OK, but I would like to verify that also if possible.

May as well throw in another while I am at it!

I shop mainly at Publix since I live in Florida,......do they carry any gluten free bread?

I only use bread for my lunch sandwiches, but it's kind of a bummer eating rolled up meat and cheese with no bread.

Thanks for any input to a newbie.

do you eat processed foods? or do you eat natural foods only?

if you eat processed foods( if it comes in a box,bag or can) you may want to take a look at this link

https://www.celiac.com/celiac-disease/forbidden-gluten-food-list-unsafe-ingredients-r182/

and this

https://www.celiac.com/articles/183/1/Additional-Things-to-Beware-of-to-Maintain-a-100-Gluten-Free-Diet/Page1.html

Marc49 Explorer
Marc49
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do you eat processed foods? or do you eat natural foods only?

Mainly natural foods.

I am in process of trying to clear anything that is processed per se.

Lots of meat, vegetables and fruit in my diet.

I DO use Boars Head deli meat and need to check on that as well.

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ravenwoodglass
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A lot of folks like the Tinkyada pasta although my favorite is Thai Kitchen rice pasta (found in the oriental food aisle). Do start to check the pasta about half way through the cooking time as sometimes for me it seems to cook much faster than the box says.

I like Kinnickinnick pizza crusts at 4 to a box for about $9. Their bread is also okay in a pinch but my favorites are Udi's and Grainless Baker.

Everyone has different tastes though so my faves may not be yours.

cassP Contributor
cassP
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i couldnt survive without my Tinkyada Brown Rice Pasta!

Judy3 Contributor
Judy3
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Mainly natural foods.

I am in process of trying to clear anything that is processed per se.

Lots of meat, vegetables and fruit in my diet.

I DO use Boars Head deli meat and need to check on that as well.

Boar's Head is listed on my gluten free list. I buy Hormel Natural deli meats which say gluten free on the package. I was buying that before going gluten free because I can't get Boar's head here in WI. So far in my 2 1/2 month journey gluten free I've found that Tinkyada brown rice pasta is the best (of what's available to me) It tastes good and it's got a texture just like regular pasta. I like the spirals myself. Otherwise, whole, all natural foods are the way to go. I buy beef by the 1/4 from an organic farm here and it's less expensive than in the store ($2.25 a lb for everything from ground beef to porterhouse steaks!!!) I did that before as my son and I tried to go to whole foods, organic when we can a long time ago to try to get me to feel better. Who knew it was the wheat, barley and rye??? It hasn't been so hard for me seeing as we did that a few years ago already. The hard part is eating at someone else's house where you don't know if they are the boxed/packaged food users... Good Luck and hopefully it works well for you.

:)

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Judy3
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i couldnt survive without my Tinkyada Brown Rice Pasta!

TOTALLY AGREED!!! :D

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Marc49 Explorer
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TOTALLY AGREED!!! :D

Thanks for the comments folks!

I replaced beef a couple of years ago with grass fed bison. It is fed no grains at all, and no hormones or anti-biotics are used as well.

My problem it seems is going to be finding bread, pasta and the like around here.

The Publix I shop at carries very little specific gluten-free products.

I make my own spaghetti sauce so that isn't an issue, and the pizza sauce I get is labelled gluten-free.

I can't seem to find any bread at all, so I am thinking of getting white corn tortillas to make wraps with for my lunch sandwiches. I think they carry those at least. I can't see ordering bread over the internet to be honest.

Soups seem to be a tough one also. Fortunately I don't care for soup much unless I make homemade vegetable soup. No more elbow macaroni in it though!

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Dixiebell
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Hi Marc49.

I live in GA and buy my son's Udi's bread at our local Publix. I find it in the freezer section with a few other gluten-free items. I usually have to ask if they have any in stock because the shelf is almost always empty and they always find some for me. I have found that Publix is a good company and will probably order it for you if you ask. I have also found that some of the stores have small gluten-free sections. I have seen some Tinkyada pastas and some Glutino brand items there before. I even found a Publix brochure on gluten-free at the front of the store. The best thing to do would be to talk to someone there and ask what they have available and if they can order some items for you.

Do you have a Whole Foods store nearby? They carry a lot of gluten-free pasta and breads.

Marlie Apprentice
Marlie
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So far I've had good luck with Quinoa Pasta. Honestly I never liked wheat bread or wheat pasta but prefer the bad white flour based products. With Quinoa I cannot taste a discernable difference based on my preferences.

Marc49 Explorer
Marc49
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All I could find at Publix yesterday was some Van's gluten-free waffles, Udi's bagels, and some Mission white corn tortillas to use for Mexican and for sandwich wraps.

The big manager was off, so I will have to find out about ordering next time.

The pasta comment sounds good as I also never cared for whole wheat pasta either.

I am in process of scanning and making calls for my most commonly used items that are not whole foods per se.

I bet this was quite an ordeal years ago!

Unfortunately we do not have a Whole Foods where I live yet. I figured they would carry a lot of stuff.

MelindaLee Contributor
MelindaLee
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I found Ancient Harvest pasta online at Amazon. It was a decent price and free shipping. I love the Van's waffles and Udi's Bagel. I think they are some of the best you will find. Hope you enjoy!

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