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  1. Canadian Karen
    I think this whole situation has just been very frustrating and trying for us all. It doesn't help that McDonald's has not come out with a detailed and definitive answer to explain their stance. Just stating "the gluten is removed during processing" just doesn't cut it for most of us. We're not a bunch of scientists here and we don't expect an overly scientific...
  2. Canadian Karen
    Hi Squall! Don't beat yourself up about it! It is a major diet change and takes a lot of time to really get it under control...... As for mayonnaise and margarine, yes, gluten may be in some brands..... For margarine, I use Fleishmann's and for mayonnaise, I use Hellman's...... Hugs Karen
  3. Canadian Karen
    That okay, you weren't the bearer of bad news. We have about 15 thread now about the McDonald's fiasco. If you want to read up in great detail, here are some links: Open Original Shared Link Open Original Shared Link Open Original Shared Link Open Original Shared Link Karen
  4. Canadian Karen
    Hi ChelSe, I have read many, many posts here on this message board from women (including myself), who are totally different people gluten-free than they were when they were consuming gluten. When I get glutened, I turn into an angry, fly-off-the-handle-at-the-drop-of-a-hat person that I don't like very much!!! I become extremely quick tempered and generally...
  5. Canadian Karen
    Well, I think that's where the controversy is...... McDonald's stance is that through "processing" the wheat protein is removed, thereby making them gluten-free (my take on this is this is the "Covering Their Butts" aspect of their statement), yet, they go on to de-list the fries by taking them off the gluten-free list and officially adding wheat and dairy...
  6. Canadian Karen
    I have no idea where this defensiveness is coming from considering the fact that Peter's post was nothing more than an objective observation that McDonald's seems to continue to be silent on this "magic process". I saw not one hint of an argument in his post. Also, I think of all the people on this forum, I know for a fact that Peter has been doing...
  7. Canadian Karen
    I'm never going to live this one down, am I....... Hugs. Karen
  8. Canadian Karen
    Thanks for posting that! Karen
  9. Canadian Karen
    Vincent, BEHAVE! You are bad! We wuv you anyway....... Karen
  10. Canadian Karen
    Hi Basha! Nice to see another fellow Canadian! I so understand where you are at right now. It can really get to you sometimes, especially when there is a "special occasion" where you used to be able to partake without a second thought, and now it seems that our diet runs our lives. It does get easier as time goes on, and I take comfort in the fact that...
  11. Canadian Karen
    Hi Matt, Why in the world would you think we would flame you for that question? We've all been there, standing there like a deer in headlights, totally lost in the gluten free world! We have a motto here: The only stupid question is the question that you DO NOT ASK!!!! Please feel comfortable to ask away! Karen
  12. Canadian Karen
    What a wonderful surprise! He's definitely a keeper! Happy Valentine's Day! Hugs. Karen
  13. Canadian Karen
    I am not sure if this is the same thing as you guys are talking about, but my knees "pop" when I crunch down. And I mean POP! You can hear it clear across the street! And every once in awhile, they "give out" with a sharp pain, and I have to sit down for a few minutes for it to go away...... Ah, the joys of celiac..... Hugs. Karen
  14. Canadian Karen
    Hi! Just have to say that although is it scary eating out, it is sweet that your husband is trying to make this a wonderful, memorable, gluten-free Valentine's Day. You see, I wouldn't know I got the same as I get every year, a card (albeit he does say in the card that he thanks God every day for his wonderful family and "fantastic" wife)...
  15. Canadian Karen
    Think I can coax them up to Canada? Sounds like an awesome alternative to McD's....... Maybe they would trust their family business to celiacs who know how important it is to keep up quality control..... Karen
  16. Canadian Karen
    Maalox is a definite no-no....... Maalox (Novartis) (800.452.0051) (vp=08/12/02) Liquid or Tablets (NOT gluten-free) contains gluten...... I know, it broke my heart. All through my pregnancies, I drank that stuff like mad for the heartburn. I have since learned it contains gluten. Hugs. Karen
  17. Canadian Karen
    I found this about it: Open Original Shared Link I have heard of it before, but don't know of anyone who has had this done..... Karen
  18. Canadian Karen
    Hi Monica. I can't say as I join ya there. I would be lost without my daily fix. Although, I can't drink coffee to get my caffeine (that hurts), but Coke is fine...... Hugs. Karen
  19. Canadian Karen
    It is the most trusted list (by me, anyway, and lots of people here) of gluten free products. Here is a link, but you will have to register, but it is free: Open Original Shared Link The list is really convenient, especially when shopping, as it is broken down into convenient categories..... Hugs. Karen
  20. Canadian Karen
    We are excited too! Every different area of media that this story is popping up on, we are doing the happy dance!! I just posted that it was also picked up on the Canada newswire! There has been a wide variety of reactions to this news...... I think we are all still in shock, actually...... Hugs. Karen
  21. Canadian Karen
    It is listed on delphi as safe: Minute Maid (Coca-Cola) (800-438-2653) (vs=4/22/02) All varieties Hugs. Karen
  22. Canadian Karen
    Thanks Lemonade! Make sure you still double check everything on it though - it is listed as being updated October 2004. I saw some Betty Crocker frosting stuff on there - Betty Crocker is not safe for us now...... Hugs! Karen
  23. Canadian Karen
    Hi 4tomorrow....... I don't think Vydorscope meant to be rude, honestly.... It is hard sometimes to figure out how a post was meant to be taken, and knowing Vincent, I don't think he is being mean, it just came out wrong, I think..... We're actually losing control of the posts here on this message board regarding the Mcdonald's disclosure! It...
  24. Canadian Karen
    It was also picked up here in Canada. Here's the link: Open Original Shared Link Karen
  25. Canadian Karen
    Thanks Peter! Karen
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