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    I apologize if this question has been asked before. Normally, I would assume that raw honey is gluten-free and safe to eat. BUT, what if the beehives are kept in an area that grows wheat and/or is surrounded by wheat fields? Is there a chance that gluten would be in the raw honey, or is that me being a worrywart? The reason I ask is because I ate...
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    You will have to double-check this, but I remember reading that Bare Minerals products that are "dry" or "powders" are gluten-free. I know for a fact that their eyeshadows are gluten-free. What's nice about them is that you can add water to the lid to make them eyeliner, use different brushes for different effects, and you can really play with the colors...
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    You're not alone, I also have trouble with potatoes AND sweet potatoes. I've had trouble with potatoes for a long time, but no other nightshades (thankfully!) so I am used to it. I just recently tried sweet potatoes (I think I started eating them in October?) and could tolerate them for maybe a month or so with no problems. Maybe I ate too many in...
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    That's 2.5 cups measured raw, correct? That's nothin'--I'm sure you'd get that much in a serving of Mexican quinoa! I'll go ahead and give the recipe, sorry it's not very exact! INGREDIENTS: 1 box of quinoa 2 bell peppers (any color, though green work the best because they're not sweet) 1 or 2 jalapenos 1 onion (if you're not an onion fan, reduce...
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    Raven--yes, I'm one who reacts to grain-distilled alcohols! UGH! I even react to vodka made from corn, but that makes sense, since I can't eat corn anyway. Thank goodness for potato vodka.
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    First of all, I LOVE Green's! It is fabulous, and actually tastes like beer, rather than water that someone refilled their pint glass with. Sbj--if you get a chance, try it! I think you'd love it. I'm also in the group of Beer Hangovers from Hell. I can put it away, I have a huge tolerance, but drinking ONE beer would give me a hangover, and I...
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    I wish I were more knowledgeable about OA and CEA so I could offer more help! Are you limited in some way by how often you can eat the grains, serving sizes, grams of carbohydrates, calories? When you add foods, are you watching for previous symptoms? Are you adding foods back slowly? (I'm very curious about the plan. ) I can't eat rice (or...
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    Brigala--OMG I have eaten Lindt chocolate since going gluten-free! I feel like an idiot now. But I am so thankful you mentioned this. Live and learn, I guess! Another idea for the OP--I notice that your menu was lacking in veggies and fiber. Perhaps it's just a case of gluten-free goodies creating less-than-spectacular BMs? I know if I slack off...
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    I'm a low-carb fan. It doesn't suit everyone's personal tastes, but it CAN work for everyone. I'm a fan of low-carbing because diabetes runs rampant in my family. I've lost of a lot of weight doing this and totally took charge of my health. That being said, even if you don't count carbs, I think if you avoid the higher-carb foods and gluten-free substitutes...
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    Have you ever checked out Linda's Low-Carb Recipes? Most should be gluten-free, and all are low-carb, though some do contain artificial sweeteners (not sure what your thoughts are on those.) She has some really great recipes, I'm always checking out her site for ideas! Open Original Shared Link
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    I'm a sleepy/fatigued gluten zombie, too. I've not been gluten-free for long, but man oh man, on the occasion that I accidentally ingest gluten, not only do I get the GI symptoms, I am EXHAUSTED. I can barely make it through work, I am incredibly lethargic, I have NO ENERGY to do anything remotely taxing.
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    Well, I can't help you with the fats/calories question...fat is my friend! I never worry about fats. If anything, I worry about carbs--carbs make you fat, not fats. (I've lost about 100 pounds eating low-carb.) Many people make their own coconut milk, but I'm not that talented! I buy mine in a can, in the Asian/ethnic section of the supermarket...
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    I love the Rachel Ray stocks! I prefer them over the Wal-Mart ones because they don't have any funky ingredients, and there isn't much difference in price.
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    I have 3 ways that I used to eat tofu: 1) In a stir-fry 2) Made "french toast" style (fried with cinnamon and sugar, it was really good!) 3) In a smoothie The smoothie was my favorite--it's cheaper than any pre-made shakes, tastes a lot better, and is MUCH healthier for you. Combine silken tofu, fruits, honey, ice (or just use frozen fruit), peanut...
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    I've found that coconut milk is an excellent milk/cream replacement in sweet dishes. I make an AWESOME tapioca pudding with coconut milk! I also use it for smoothies and in baking. Hemp milk and almond milk are good, too, and both are casein- and lactose-free. I can't drink soy milk at all, my body does NOT like it. For a butter substitute, I've used...
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    Along with dairy and soy, CORN also seems to be a problem for some (myself included!)
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    I guess I'll break the trend and cast my vote about Redbridge--I don't think it's that great. It's not bad-tasting necessarily; I just wouldn't seek it out as a beverage of choice. My view is skewed, as I'm a microbrew fan, the darker the better! Redbridge just makes me think of some bland domestic beer. If you want a fabulous gluten-free beer, try...
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    SUPER-long lashes here! I always have trouble wearing glasses and sunglasses. If I wear mascara, it looks like I'm wearing falsies. Hazel eyes...almost yellow.
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    Other supplements to improve hair health are B complex, biotin, and flax oil. As with any supplements, make sure the ones you use are gluten-free!
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    For some reason I can't eat rice, but seem to handle rice flour just fine. The grains of rice go through me like glass and come out totally undigested. I haven't had problems yet with rice flour, though I admit I haven't eaten much of it. (I made Christmas cookies that contained rice flour and they gave me no problems whatsoever.)
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    MoJ--I can't remember the brand off-hand. I haven't purchased it in a while! Let me do some research and I'll get back with you.
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    My tests came back negative, but I'm IgA deficient, and I'm still awaiting test results to find out just how deficient I am. I don't know exact numbers, but 95% seems a little steep. I know there are a LOT of false negatives with the serological testing. (Even if I don't ever get an official celiac diagnosis, I am sticking with gluten-free eating, as I...
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    I also have problems with corn! It seems to be pretty common. There are some great mixes out there for cookies and brownies that are corn and gluten-free. Rice cakes are another good snack. I love fruit or veggies and peanut butter. I make my own trail mix, and it's DELICIOUS! I had a hard time finding any that were gluten-free or not processed in...
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    My house is mostly gluten-free. It's just my fiance and I, and he has one shelf of gluten-filled foods. He eats bread, crackers, buns, and drinks beer. The rest of the food is gluten-free. When he does make a sandwich, he prepares it in a special area by his toaster, nowhere else. We do not share condiments or dressings, each of us has our own bottle...
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    I've been looking but haven't found any reliable info to substantiate my earlier post. I did find an interesting site that talks about food preservatives. (Not gluten-related, but interesting just the same!) Open Original Shared Link
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