Maura

I used to be a beer drinker and have tried some gluten free beers. I don't really like the taste of Redbridge, I find Green's quest more tasty but less available. I like hard cider ... Woodchuck is sweet ... Strongbow is more dry ... cider is becoming more available in bars and restaurants I find. Occasionally I'll have white wine. I don't seem to have...

Anja, Hang in there! Things will get easier in time. I totally hear you about the grocery shopping thing. When I was diagnosed I had to leave my grocery store of 15 years and break in a whole new one. The first few times I went shopping it took hours but now it's a piece of cake (gluten free of course). It's very difficult to change but in the end...

Hi Puggirl, Sorry you're feeling unwell. I would suggest taking another look at the chicken you are eating. My family uses frozen chicken tenders (because it's cheaper) but I don't eat the same chicken. Every frozen chicken product I have looked at is "enhanced with a broth solution" and I have been suspicious. Upon checking the ingredient list they...

Hi and welcome. I too would avoid eating in restaurants till you're better at the diet. It is so easy to make mistakes when first starting the diet. I also shop at Wegman's because they have such a large variety of gluten free foods. And... they make it easy to identify safe foods. When I was first diagnosed and began the diet my appetite was ravenous...

Hi bjn. So sorry you're having a hard time. Do know that this site is supportive and is a good place to go for help. I think you ought to have a talk with your family members about your concerns. It sounds like they are not compliant in the kitchen! Unfortunately it is highly possible that you have "been glutened" by contamination. It is so important...

Hi there! I too used to be a beer drinker and have been on a quest for a great gluten free beer for some time now. The best tasting beer I have found is Green's Quest. It is imported from Belgium and pretty expensive. My beer distributor could only order a case at a time and it was priced over $100 per case. My sainted loving husband bought me a case...

So sorry you're having a bad day. Sounds like you really need some sleep. Night shift can be tough unless you make it a priority to schedule enough sleep time. Hopefully after some good rest you will feel better. As for the bread ... do you have a good cookbook to help with your baking needs? I have Betty Hageman's "Gluten-free Gourmet" and find...