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I have a family of 3. Our grocery bill went up in a huge way. But on the other end, our dining out bill went down. We all also have fewer health issues, so there is another area of good savings. Regardless, it is still a bit unsettling to see how much money we spend on food. Since my diagnosis two years ago, here is what I have done to save money: ...

I have really awful gluten ataxia, which results in massive anxiety and all kinds of other horrible symptoms that I won't get into here. The ONLY thing (apart from calling my psychiatrist for an emergency Ativan prescripton) is a really good workout where I get my heart rate up. All it takes is 15-30 minutes. This is painfully difficult to start when I...

bump! I'm starting a gluten-free bakery out of my house. I'm happy to share what works for me! While I've been baking for awhile, it occurred to me a few months ago that a lot of gluten-free recipes/substitutions have minimal nutritional value. I have tested a lot of recipes using healthier substitutions and have gotten some really great results. Flour...

The Whole Life Nutrition Cookbook has all gluten free, dairy, free, and egg free recipes. A lot of the grains you mentioned are used in this book. They also have a blog with recipes! I've had really great luck with everything in their book.

I'm starting a gluten-free bakery and have found that coconut oil is AMAZING! It can be expensive at stores, but (Company Name Removed - They Spammed This Forum and are Banned) usually has good deals on it. It is just as fatty as butter and can be used as a solid or when melted. If you are concerned about the flavor, double your vanilla and other seasonings...

I had the same curiosity when I was first diagnosed. I remember scoffing at the idea that I should change out my wood spoons or be wary of gluten-free foods and regular restaurants. I thought I didn't show any outward signs, barring some mild depression & occasional constipation (but that's life, right?). It turns out that the longer I've gone without...

I'd say YES! I was off and on meds since I was 17 (I'm 35 now) for depression, anxiety, re-occuring depressive disorder, and then bi-polar. Two years ago I was taking a mood stabilizer that cost $400/month (after insurance - ack!). After gaining 70 lbs on it (including gaining 5 doing Weight Watchers), I talked with my psychiatrist about using diet &...

I've ground up my gluten-free oats and made flour for pancakes. YUM! Because oats soak up loads of moisture, I'd substitute half of the flour with your oat flour and the other half with rice flour or and all purpose gluten-free flour mix. If you want to go full bore with the oat flour, add more moisture (eggs, flax/chia seed + water, applesauce, yogurt, or...

To answer your question, it takes me 3-4 weeks to feel better (I have brain symptoms aka 'gluten ataxia', not much gut stuff). I felt the *exact* same way when I was diagnosed. I don't have gut issues. Instead, I have gluten ataxia and become bi-polar for two weeks. I now stay on a low dose of an antidepressant/mood stabilizer in the event that I ingest...

Last Sunday night I ate a kale salad with blue cheese. The next day I drank some Floradix, forgetting that one of their varieties has gluten in it. On top of that, it turns out my lipstick has wheat germ in it. Sigh. First day of symptoms I felt like I was coming down with the flu, had a puffy face, circles under my eyes, and neuropathy in my left...

The increased heart rate might also be due to your thyroid. When my levels are too high, my heart races and it feels just like anxiety. After my medication is adjusted, my heart rate returns to normal.

Last March, when I started to figure out my gluten intolerance, I was really skeptical that such trace amounts could actually affect anyone. But, then, I ate a kale salad with a little bit of blue cheese on top. Turns out that the mold in my blue cheese was dusted off bread. That teeny, tiny bit messed up my entire week. Same goes for the grilled sandwich...

I've suspected that my depression results from ingesting gluten. Ate some blue cheese the other day and have been on a downward spiral ever since. I've already been under a lot of stress, but I think the gluten has exacerbated my emotions. I've been taking my Zoloft again just to take the edge off them; I feel so raw and catatonic. The thing I really...

It might be worth the out of pocket expense to see a naturopath who specializes in food sensitivities and/or endocrine issues. My ND diagnosed me with Hashimoto's. I also see him to manage my extreme reaction to gluten. I like having an hour to sort out my food issues, get the blood work done that I need, and I always leave feeling heard and understood...