JennyC
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We should do a test in which we bake one batch of cookies with expandex added and the other batch with regular tapioca flour and see how they turn out!
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My son also had severe symptoms while he was exclusively breastfed. He would spit up all the time, and had the stinky malabsorption poop. Sorry if too much information, but if you're serious about continuing to breastfeed and keep your daughter gluten free, you should be gluten free as well.
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I get my son See's chocolates.
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We buy Bob's Red Mill products, some of which in 25 pound quantities. Their products with a gluten free symbol are produced in a gluten free facility, but I don't know much about where they get their grains. Maybe you could try calling them.
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I have some, and I'm not sure it makes a big difference. It's hard to say for sure because I am always trying new recipes.
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We LOVE this recipe at our house. It is a roll recipe, but they are more like wonderful drop biscuits!
Ingredients
4 tbspn of shortening
3/4 tspn of vinegar
3/4 tspn of salt
2 tspn of xanthan gum
1 tbspn of baking powder
1/2 tspn of baking soda
1 c of cornstarch
1/2 c of potato starch
1 c of sour cream
1 packet of yeast (about 1 T
2 eggs )
3 tbspn of honey
Directions
MIx up all the ingredients real well to where there are no lumps.
Your going to want to wet your hands to handle dough.
Take about 1/4 cup of dough and shape into a ball.
Start placing it into a muffin tin or on a greased pan.
Preheat your oven to 350
bake the rolls for avbout 18-20 minutes.
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We buy Kinnikinnick cornmeal. It is a little pricey, but we don't use very much.
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Did you get your blood drawn in the morning? It not then your numbers might be off due to the circadian release of iron stores. If your serum iron and iron transport protein (transferrin) are within normal ranges I would not worry about it. You may also be recovering from an anemia or malnutrition and have not built up your stores yet. I hope this helps.
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Little Critter Gummi Vites are free of many allergens, including wheat (gluten), and it is stated on the bottle! You can even buy them at Costco!
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You have gotten so much wonderful advice already. I thought that I would add that many children, including my son, have been getting sick from Wellshire products that are labeled gluten free. They make the dino bites chicken nuggets and a brand of corndogs that have been making kids sick.
I would also get gluten free dog food, hygiene items, and check the art supplies that your son uses at school. Nearly everything that Crayola make is gluten free, except Playdough. Also maybe talk to your son about cross contamination in the lunch room. One mom in our ROCK group sends a little place mat to school with her daughter, which I think is a great idea!
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We stick to a few places that I trust. We go to Picazzo's Pizza that has a separate room for preparing gluten free crust and different containers for toppings. We also go to the Corbett/Hawthorne Fish House. Nearly everything on their menu is gluten free except for bread, flour tortillas, and malt vinegar on the tables. We have also gone to Bellagio's and The Old Spaghetti Factory a couple times, and my son did not get sick but he didn't really like them either. I think it's best to eat at restaurants that put a lot of time and effort into their gluten free menu, if possible.
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Congratulations! I wish you a good night's rest!
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I think a cheesecake or mousse would be a great dessert, but also have a FANTASTIC ice cream recipe. Both of these are some of my favorites...and I make a lot of desserts!
Caramelized Banana Splits with Hot Chocolate Sauce
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Lemon Curd Mousse Cake
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JennyC - has your son's condition improved since he stopped eating these? I hope he's feeling better. Did you have a new tTG since then?
His tTG does not get tested until May, but I have noticed improvements since removing the Wellshire Kids chicken nuggets from his diet. He used to have seemingly random episodes of D, now those are gone. He also does not have as many melt downs. What really bothers me is that I still see their products on store shelves. I forget the name, but the common brand of gluten free corn dogs are also made by Wellshire.
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I bought a box today, and it is delicious! It kind of tastes like they coated the cereal with Nesquik strawberry milk powder.
It is very high in calories though. 130 calories for only 3/4 cup of cereal! 
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Here are the basics:
Upon gluten ingestion, gluten is able to enter into the subepitelial space in the small intestine. This barrier may have been damaged by zonulin or bacterial infections.
Glutamine residues in proline-rich areas of the gluten peptide are deaminated by tTG
Deaminated peptides have a higher binding affinity to disease-relevant HLA (molecules involved in antibody-antigen interaction).
tTG-gluten hapten complexes are picked up & presented by antigen presenting cells
Gluten is presented to CD4 (helper) T cells
Inflammatory response is characterized by a CD4 TH1 response with IFNγ as the predominant cytokine, which causes leukocyte migration, natural killer cell activity, and the antigen presenting capacity of other cells.
Gluten-derived peptides may also induce the release of IL-15 by intestinal epithelial cells, a part of the innate immune system.
IL-15 activates antigen-presenting dendritic cells & leads to increased expression of MIC-A by epithelial cells.
CD8 (cytotoxic T cells) intraepithelial lymphocytes can be activated via their NKG2D receptors, which recognize MIC-A.
These activated CD8 cells kill MIC-A expressing epithelial cells.
So, the flattening of the villi is caused by cytotoxic T cells and and natural killer cells.
Sorry, it this is too much information...I'm a molecular biology/immunology nerd and I think this is fascinating.
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I was browsing food blogs and I came across this recipe. It sounds so delicious that I might have to make it tonight! I just thought that I would share.
Flourless Chocolate-Orange Almond Torte
Serves 2 (or 1, if you don't feel like sharing)
Ingredients
2/3 cup ground almond meal (you can also use hazelnut or pecans)
3 tablespoons good unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 cup sugar or equivalent substitute (such as granulated Splenda)
1 teaspoon orange zest, finely grated
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
2 medium eggs
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablspoons water
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
To make:
1.Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and grease a 4" mini springform pan or ramekin
2. Combine the dry ingredients and the zest in a bowl, followed by the eggs, oil, water, and extracts. Stir until well combined.
3. Pour into your greased pan and place in the oven. The baking time will vary depending on your oven and the humidity in the environment. Start checking it about 25 minutes into baking. It will be ready when the batter is set and the cake puffs up and cracks slightly. (Avoid inserting a tester)
Once it's ready, remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Remove the sides of the springform pan or serve right in the ramekin. Dust with confectioner's sugar or top with whipped cream to serve.
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Thank you!
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Thank you Rachelle. I was looking at menus online and Pig 'n Pancake looked like the only promising place. Tristen is a really picky eater, but it looks like they might have some options that he can and might eat. I am going to ask them about their ham, scrambled eggs and hash browns. What has your family eaten there?
Have a great time snowboarding!
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We are planning on going to the beach this weekend and I am curious if anyone knows if there are any places to eat there. I have been unable to find anything in the past. Any input would be very appreciated!
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Well, since we've found a forum topic for Portlanders...
I'm glad to hear some local reports about practitioners and places to eat! Any other Portland places to check out if I'm new to gluten-free eating?
I'm currently waiting for my test results in the Kaiser system. Anyone else in Portland have Kaiser coverage? If so, how has your experience been with getting diagnosed and support following diagnosis?
I can't comment on Kaiser, but there are many places to eat gluten free in Portland.
Here's a helpful link:
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Well, I found the new box of Kix at the Walmart in Troutdale, Jenny. And I've seen Berry Kix at least sometimes at the Winco in Gresham. Although I don't see it very often, it's true. But I don't buy the sugar cereals anyway... I didn't grow up on them so they just don't seem like breakfast to me (although I like them now and then for dessert).
I'll keep my eye open for Berry Kix for you.
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Thank you! I mostly shop in Portland, and I have never seen them. I always check though!
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I have to say that I love General Mills!
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Hi! Everyone! JennyC, who do you see in Portland? We are near Eugene looking for answers and doctors who know what they are talking about.
My oldest (of 3) is 4.5 and has daily tummy troubles, feels sick, on the toilet, etc. 1 year ago her blood tests were neg., positive for DQ2 gene. We are trying to decide do we retest? Take her to a Peds G.I.???? Everyone says something different. We have no fam. history of diagnosis, but I have colon cancer, thyroid issues, anemia in my fam history, & my husband has IBS & reflux.
Then end of last week my baby (the youngest) turned 1 and had her check up. She hasn't grown in 4 mo and we have no idea why.
I can see not testing if you have a fam. history of celiacs etc., but when you have no idea what is going on? Is is celiacs? What if it isn't?
Any advise would be helpful.
Thanx.
We see Dr. Terry who is a pediatric gastroenterologist at Doernbecker's. She is even recommended ny GIG! Here is a link to the clinic.
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Do I Really Have Pernicious Anemia?
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I'm in a clinical laboratory science program right now, and they are teaching us that the Schillings test is used to diagnose B12 deficiency and pernicious anemia, so I think it's still pretty standard. I don't think it would hurt to go off your B12, just make sure that they are monitoring you for anemia.