mandasmom

I travel all the time!! 3-4 hours in the car should be no prolem....i always take nuts, fuit, crackers, peanut butter, canned fruit, dried fruit, protein bars and slimfast. I alwasy request a fridge for the room when I make my reservation. Once youve taken a few trips you will get the hang of it..hardest part is travel to places where locals dont speak english...

One of my daughters favorites is one of those indivdual packages of microwavable brown rice (minute rice or trader joe) covered with a can of sheltons chili--nutricious, easy and calorie reasonable Peanut butter is a college staple--works great on rice cakes lots of fruit and nuts indidual packages of salad dressing, soy sauce and crakers (glutino...

What the heck is hydrolyzed protein....i suddenly see it in lots of stuff and I have a really bad feeling about the gurgling sound in my stomach...does anyone know what this is??

Congratulations on your optimistic attitude about eating out and joining in with firends. Eating out always poses a risk for Celiacs but I believe it is a risk worth taking to insure you enjoy the full spectrum of life and of relationships. i eat out frequently and rarely have a problem. i would suggest to you that the simpler the better especially in the...

Its amazing how a couple of unruly kids can really impact the quality of life for a whole neighborhood!! When we first moved to our neighborhood years ago I was so disappointed that there were so few kids...as the years unfolded i was delighted that our home become a safe place for our own kids to play inside or out without constant need to negotiate the...

If you are a diagnosed celiac there really is no half way. Gluten free means Gluten free. There are some who do not have cleiac disease who are gluten sensitive..they mayt simply feel better with diets low in gluten. For these patients an occassional ingestion of gluten is not a problem. Celiacs need a completely free diet. Only those with DH need to worry...

One of the things that I have enjoyed since going gluten-free is the joy of food---real cooking of real food. While giving up fast foods and convenince junk..I have actually learned to cook alot of really cool stuff. I have certainly expanded my horizons regarding all kinds of food and Ive become a bit of a wine expert as well. I takes a bit of time to get...

I think you get better at this the longer youve been at it....I never allow myself to go anywhere hungry...we always eat before we go. I find that this lessens the anxiety a great deal. I also remind my self that while being glutened is miserable its not initself life threatening. Last weekend I spend 4 houre in the ER with a friend who's 10 year old son...

I entertain a ton--always gluten free--including special occasions. Ladies luncheons are easy. I vote for a salad bar...lots of veggies and lots of toppings and folks make their own. Ive done this a few times for ladies gatheriengs and it works perfectly!! If you dont want to do a cake --do ice cream sundaes ..decadent and lots of fun ...easy to choose lots...

Celiac is def covered by ADA..its likley that whom ever u are dealing with at the Univeristy has no idea about that..keep pressing until you get the right person and certainly have appropriate documentation from your daughters MD. I have a 25 year old daughter who was diagnosed while she was in college too. It is a bit of an adjustment when learning to live...

I always bring chips, crackers etc to restaurants...never gave it a second thought. I have had some odd looks from table mates but a quick one sentance explanation usually works. Dont make a big deal and no one else will either....I never want my celiac disease to keep me out of the loop so Ive learned to eat before I go (even if it means in the car on the...

Celiac Specialties in Chesterfield Twp Michigan makes rally wonderful buns...donuts too!! They ship daily but they are a bit pricey..

I thinks it fine to bring your own food..most hosts probably appreciate not having to worry about you guys..lI most often eat before I go (reduces temptation) and whenever possible bring a gluten-free side or dessert that everyone can share...I really like showing others that there are wonderful gluten-free foods!! Last night I went to a friends house and...

I think that gluten free bread is an oxymoron....really! I keep a loaf of whole foods sandwish bread in the freezer but it goes to waste most of the time...gluten free means bread free for lots of people..i would spend my time and money looking for alternatives to bread rather than alternative bread!!!!