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  1. JennyC
    I like the Pamela's chocolate cake mix, but make sure that you make the sour cream recipe if you can. Every time I make gluten-free cake it turns out so thin. Last time I used 2 mixes and made 4 circles. By the time trimmed them, frosted and assembled them it was just a little taller than a 2 layer wheat cake, but it looked great and seemed fancier. ...
  2. JennyC
    If you get the crispy tacos with chicken and pick cheese or sour cream, they're not too bad. A reasonable dinner, calorie wise (especially if you only try to eat 3). That rarely works for me though.
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    ARCHIVED Excema

    JennyC replied to confusedks's topic in Related Issues & Disorders

    I put Elidel on my son's eczema spots every other day and it keeps them cleared up. I have had my son allergy tested and on a strict gluten free diet, but it still flares up if I quit the Elidel.
  4. JennyC
    I think that natural flavor is the most dangerous ingredient for people with celiac disease, as far as hidden gluten goes. You never know if barley or some other gluten is hidden in there if you're not buying from a company that will disclose their gluten.
  5. JennyC
    I need to get some new kitten food, and I was wondering if anyone knows a gluten free brand? Thank you!
  6. JennyC
    I can't believe they would say such things, obviously they have a bias against celiac disease before they even see their patients. This is especially troublesome since this disease is very hard to get diagnosed with and also considering many people with this disease are asymptomatic and not diagnosed.
  7. JennyC
    I have no idea about the energy drinks. I do know that when I called Crest a couple months ago they said all their toothpastes are gluten free. Oral-B (they also make Zooth character toothpastes for kids) are not gluten free. They will not tell you any of their products are gluten free and my son was getting sick from their toothpaste.
  8. JennyC
    Just wanted to add that Yoplait will clearly list their gluten, and many containers say gluten free right on them. I wish I could get my son to eat the natural stuff. He doesn't like it plain and he will not eat any flavors with fruit chunks.
  9. JennyC
    You can purchase gluten free food software, but when I bought it many of the brands that I use were not even on it. In my opinion it was a big waste of money. I think the best way to shop is to buy products from companies that will not hide gluten in other ingredients such as spices, flavorings, and natural flavorings. When you look in the ingredient list...
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    Thanks everyone. I tend to like to do things ahead of schedule, and I guess my worrying about him starting school is no different. I will wait and see how it goes, but something does not feel right to me about sending him next year. I don't know if I'm just being overprotective, but it's likely.
  11. JennyC
    Hand washing is the best way to get rid of gluten, since you are trying to wash it away--not kill it, but hand sanitizer can't hurt. I would look into finding another church if you're not too attached to the one you're attending. I know your daughter is young, but start teaching her never to put things in her mouth, not even her hands unless they have been...
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    I make my own bread and it is wonderful. For some reason I could not get it to turn out quite right before I got my bread machine. I think maybe because the bread machine heats the dough while it mixes and kneads, but I have also learned the right texture to look for when making my recipe. I have the Breadman Ultimate Plus, which has gluten free and low...
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    JennyC replied to gfp's topic in Introduce Yourself / Share Stuff

    I hope your new job is going well.
  14. JennyC
    Yeah, my son loves cocoa puffs! Now if they could only make fruit loops... I hope my store will start carrying the new products soon.
  15. JennyC
    My son will turn five next year on August 4th. I always assumed that I would start him in school right after he turned five, as that is what was done with me (my b-day is August 1st). I am starting to have doubts about it--all ready. I think that he will be ok academically. At four he knows most of his ABC's, can count to 15, knows his shapes and colors...
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    I'm not sure if they are dairy free, but Bell & Evans make really good chicken nuggets (black box). Maybe he could have french fries, you could always make them yourself if needed. My son likes Food for Life brown rice tortillas as well. As far as store bought bread goes I think Kinnikinnick is the best, if he can have it. Pamela's has some great...
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    Thanks
  18. JennyC
    Unfortunately, none of those things will ease a glutening. Anaphylactic reactions are caused by histamine release from mast cells. A celiac patent's response to gluten is caused by cytokines/interleukins released by T-cells. These reactions are very different. In truth, the IFN-Îł cytokine that is released during glutening is essential to our bodies ...
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    If she reacted to dairy in your breast milk, then it seems likely that she will need a non-dairy milk. Once you have her transitioned well to her new milk, you could try giving her a little cow milk and slowly & slightly increasing the amount to determine if she has a reaction. I was unaware of the soy and estrogen connection. I think that I'll look...
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    My four year old was a very picky eater before diagnosis, and is still a pretty picky eater 6 months after diagnosis. Before diagnosis all he would eat is gluten, gluten, gluten, poultry, and dairy. He was a gluten junkie. Now he is much more open to trying new things, especially meat. He likes almost all meat now (even salmon ). The only fruit he will...
  21. JennyC
    I also wanted to add to avoid Jo-sef brand graham crackers as well. My son thought they were disgusting and wouldn't even eat them with smores. They have a strong soy flour taste.
  22. JennyC
    Well, I just man-handle the dough with the plastic spatula. It's not nearly as sticky with less liquid, but still more so than wheat bread. I have not made bread using my new method in my mixer, but this is what I would try. I would use your dough hook. As I mentioned I would decrease the liquid by one third. (When I use the Flax bread recipe I use ...
  23. JennyC
    If the sides caved in it was because there was too much moisture. Many posts on here say that the dough texture should be different than wheat bread, like a really thick cake batter. I found that when I followed that idea with the flax bread recipe, the sides and bottom of the bread always collapsed. Here's what I do: I start of by decreasing the...
  24. JennyC
    Is some of the information here out of date? Sure some of it may be, especially if you look at older posts. Ingredients change. That is why I buy from companies that list gluten. On my previous reply I gave you a link to a list of those companies. That way no matter how many times they change the ingredients, all you have to do is read the label. ...
  25. JennyC
    This is exactly why I have been scared about taking my son to a restaurant. In the six months since his diagnosis he has only gotten restaurant food twice, and both times it has been ice cream. I do realize that eating out is a part of life sometimes, and I plan to start taking him out. I will choose places that I hope are safe. He's four and he needs...
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