JennyC

Here's a link to an old discussion about doughnuts. There are plenty of recipes to choose from.

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I too had that problem, and I solved it by adding a more flour and decreasing the liquid. I think many gluten-free recipes call for too much liquid. I even find that when I convert cookie recipes I have to add lots more flour.

When we try new products they are on a trial basis. We do eat products made in shared facilities in most cases. I prefer my grains to be made in dedicated facilities though. If my son seems to react to the product then we do not buy it again. For example Blue Diamond nut thins are a staple in our home, but we avoid Frito Lay products, except I do allow my son to eat them at parties.

Thank you. I looked at Fred Meyer and all their Hoisin sauce contained wheat. I'll just have to wait until I go to Whole Foods. I really want General Tso's chicken!

I have been trying to make General Tso's chicken and none of the recipes turn out like the real thing. They mostly taste like soy sauce and sherry. I found a recipe that calls for hoisin sauce and I hope to make it tonight. So, what kind of hoisin sauce is gluten free?

Here's a link to the recipe in case anyone would like it:

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Thanks!

I have never thought tapioca starch tastes funny, but cornstarch would be a good replacement. I think soy and garbanzo bean flours taste horrible.

it depends on what else he's taking in. if I eat too many banana muffins, with all their flax meal, I'll get looser stools. if I come across something that doesn't sit well with my stomach, (sometimes happens at a restaurant, and I don't think it's gluten, because that usually has the opposite effect on me), I'll get it. if I get a stomach virus, that'll do it. if I'm on a med that bothers me, that'll do it too. if I were taking in too much magnesium, without something to balance it out, that would do it. if I had way too much of some vegetables (sometimes spinach or beets will do it to me), that's set me off as well.

perhaps keep a food diary?

Thanks. I think maybe it was too much yogurt. I know some people here mentioned it can give them problems.

I miss my shows too! I don't understand how the strike can continue when George Clooney offered to lock himself in a room with the writers and executives until a resolution is reached. I would not turn down that offer!

Once your son's intestine has healed he should be able to tolerate milk fine, unless he has a milk allergy. Lactose intolerance is extremely rare in children younger than five. Once his tTG levels decrease and he has been gluten free for 6-9 months I would give dairy another try. We just did this with my four year old son and he is doing very well. I hope this helps.

Oral-B won't claim any of their toothpastes are gluten free.

I use this recipe from recipezaar.com. I bake it on a cookie sheet and it holds up great, although the dough is sticky.

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Thanks for the replies. He was tested for common food allergies and tested negative. I'm just wondering if this is normal??? Maybe I should contact his ped. gastro and do additional allergy tests. I just hate putting him through that. If he does not have common food allergies it could be any little thing. A little boy only has so much blood to give away!

I think Glutino and Kinnikinnick make some of the best products. They both make excellent cookies. Midel, from what little I have experienced, is pretty good too. I like their ginger snaps. I think Enjoy Life products are a bit more of a gamble, some products are ok...some are not. Glutano has some good products too.

As for cereal, Enviorkids have some good ones but my little one did not like them initially, so it may be a bit of an acquired taste. Erewhorn rice cereal and Nature's path's corn flakes are very good. Health Valley also makes corn/rice Crunch-em's that are really good.

The only mixes that you mentioned that I care for are Pamela's and Gluten Free Pantry. Bob's Red Mill uses flours that I don't care for. Arrow Head Mills products are just ok.

As for pasta we pretty much stick with Tinkyada. It's "widely available" and they have a variety of shapes.

My son has been gluten free since March 2007. I think we have done a very good job with the diet. I do buy processed foods, like cocoa pebbles and Ora-Ida fries, but I have also learned some brands to avoid due to cross contamination. We have also replaced everything in the kitchen except glass things. No food or utensil touches any kitchen surface. We are mindful of gluten in non-food items too. I don't put any gluten products on my or my son's body. Even the dish soap is gluten free and the very few dirty gluten dishes are kept separately. We also VERY rarely eat out. My son's daycare provider even "gets it" and also does all of the above things!

So, why does my son get diarrhea about once or twice a week? I feel that we are so careful. How often do people well adjusted to the gluten free diet get D? Is this normal? His tTG is down to below normal range. We went from 21 to 4.3 in eight months (normal tTG range is below 7).

Please help!!! Thank you.

malt flavoring is okay for celiacs as long as it is derived from corn, which most u.s. companies do, but to be certain you should call the company or go online.

What??! We've been avoiding any cereal with malt flavoring in it. I think I will start calling though. My son had a box of gluten free sour gummy bears and I casually read the second ingredient line and it said malt flavoring. I nearly had a heart attack , but it was corn malt flavoring (the corn part was on the first line).

Whole Foods brand 365 Organic Cocoa Comets and Health Valley corn/rice Crunch-em's (like Chex) are gluten free.

These are some or all of the tests your doctor may order:

IgC Antigliadin

IgA Antigliadin

tTG Antigliadin

IgC Tissue Translutaminase

IgA Tissue Transglutaminase

Total IgA

You mean:

IgG Antigliadin

IgA Antigliadin

tTG Antigliadin

IgG Tissue Translutaminase

IgA Tissue Transglutaminase

Total IgA

We use Hormel Canadian bacon and peperoni and also mushrooms, onions, etc. We end up using Ragu pizza sauce quite a bit since it is easy to find.

Thank you for posting this. I'm always on the lookout for new cereals.

We use the Kraft cheese packets in the mac & cheese frequently with no problems. My son loves it.

Make a list of your symptoms and how they have responded to various treatments you may have tried. Also make a list of your ideas/concerns. It's easy to forget to say things during the appointment.

Good luck.

I also replaced scratched metal pots and pans, bake ware and anything that is difficult to clean, like strainers, whisks, etc. I bought a new deep fryer too.

I use the list of companies that disclose gluten posted above. If the company does not disclose all gluten in the ingredients, or if I'm unsure, I don't buy the product if natural flavorings, flavoring, spices or broth is listed. I think natural flavoring is the ingredient we must worry about most.