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No rules! I'm just so bored with my daily food routines, I figure if there are any new products out there or ideas that I'm not aware of, here would be the place to find it!

I love gluten-free Bisquick too!! I can't eat Udi's, it makes me sick oddly enough, no other gluten-free product does that.

What's your favorite gluten free product?

GO!

I LOVE against the grain, I don't get any other bread but theirs! I just hate how many calories are in them!!

We're going to a Sandals resort in Jamacia. I've called and talked to them and they said they are familiar with celiac disease and get gluten free requests all the time! Some of the all inclusive resorts might be worth calling and checking out if that's what you want to do!

I'm with them.....wheat bran is gluten, whether its high content or not, you had a rash! Why on earth would you test that out on yourself again?

Does anyone have a recipe that isn't listed on their regular sites online or on the box? It frustrates me to no end that we can't figure out how to substitute the gluten free bisquick in for regular bisquick recipies! If someone could figure that out, it would open our world to huge delicious possibilities

I don' think that b12 deficiancy's really depend on whether you're eating gluten or not. I've been a celiac for 7 years and am very strict about my diet and I was just diagnosed with a b12 deficiancy a few months ago. "Normal" range is 200-900 and I was under 150, which the doctor called freakishly low...however, I was given no explaination as to why I was b12 deficiant or for how long I have been. I'm currently getting shots every 3 weeks before I get started on the pills.

I had some Diarrhea for a few days after but I also had a colonoscopy, so that was kinda the point I definitely second the probiotic suggestion! Also, maybe steer clear of some veggies, some of them are none to make you a bit more regular..not that any of us ever have problems with that! I hope you feel better soon!

I swear that Celiac Awareness Month was in October. Did they change it? Or am I just crazy?

They are good but they're so hard they hurt my teeth! But, beggers can't be choosers right?

I agree. I think you're a great friend and I also think you'll be fine. Pack some snacks! Stop at the grocery store. You can avoid gluten on trips very easily if you eat your own food..I understand you might feel like you are intruding but I bet once you get there, you won't give that a second thought!

You really can't ensure it...you just have to go where you trust, talk to managers, chefs, wait staff and hope that they take it seriously!

check out Schar cheese bites. It's not quite the same but they're pretty good!

I like Jif crunchy!

I don't know that I'd ever trust a KFC or a Taco Bell...KFC for obvious reasons, I'm not sure I've ever heard them having any gluten free items..even their grilled chicken breast is covered in flour and Taco Bell for non-gluten stomach related issues

I'd get the vaccine but only to help with getting sick when I was cross contaminated or accidentally glutened. I definitely wouldn't go back to eating gluten at this point in my life, I think my body would probably just reject it anyway BUT if getting the vaccine helped me feel better on those off days.....I'd be open to it!

I second that. I've never seen Ricotta with gluten in it!

If your Chipotles won't do that for you then you need to contact that manager as well as corporate, because they claim to be allergy friendly (to a degree obviously) and advertise that they will accomodate on request. I've never had an issue with several Chipotles (across several states) so I'd definitely look into that! You shouldn't have to miss out on the deliciousness because of lazy workers.

I've never heard of anyone being glutened by yogourt, Dannon or otherwise, unless it was ones that have obvious gluten items it in (oats, cookie topings). However, most folks stick with Yoplait because they confirm the gluten free status! As for milk and peanut butter, I've never heard any issues with gluten in these prodcuts either! I prefer JIF crunchy

I love Against the Grain but have yet to master the pizza crust. I suggest cooking it a bit longer than recommended to get additional crunch. I typically put the plain crust in with some olive oil on top for about 8 minutes then put my toppings on and keep it in for 12 and then judge it from there!

Most Food Lions in that area have a smaller scale gluten free section. It's near the wine. I'd highly recommend driving into the city though if you're not incredibly far out...the options there are awesome.

I take Yasmin because they've confirmed that it is gluten free, I won't change to the generic because they won't confirm it, however, in all likelihood, it probably is.

Malt is not safe. I don't think the distillation process of a malt beverage changes the fact that it is malt. Granted, malt isn't one of the items that triggers a HUGE reaction in me...for the first year of my diagnosis I was still eating Rice Krispies because my then doctor told me they were gluten free (mind you this was 7 years ago) but I honestly think its foolish to risk it when its very clearly stated that celiac disease and a gluten free diet means to avoid wheat, rye, barely and malt.

Just my two or three cents!

I've yet to see valid evidence that would make me not consume wine. Many people don't react well to it, but it doesn't mean its a celiac reaction.

And spock...depending on who you ask and how much you've eaten...two drinks very well could be over-expirimenting

You're not stupid at all, it was and is a learning curve for all of us. Heck, back when I was diagnosed, they were still saying that Rice Krispie treats were gluten free before realizing that malt was on the list of no nos. I regularly ate those and Twizzlers, because honestly, who would've thought there'd be wheat in those!? It was one of those days at a baseball game that I just didn't feel good and I finally happened to look down at the package and saw WHEAT FLOUR. I was super happy about it.

Hang in there, it'll get easier!