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  1. Switch2GF
    I spoke with a supplement company called Syntrax a month ago about their products being gluten free. I ordered some protein, and they also sent my some samples of Fyre (a fat burner). I have yet to try it. I assume it is gluten free since we discussed gluten free in depth. I just reviewed the ingredients and they all are natural, so it should be gluten...
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    Check out Nectar by a company called Syntrax. I've been using Nectar for a month and love it! No stomach issues. Also, it is by far the best tasting protein I've tried, and I've tried many through years of bodybuilding. I got it in individual packets, so I make them anywhere I can get water. I just got a 40% off coupon code from a friend who's dad works...
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    Great advise has been given so far... protein shakes, peanut butter... and more protein and carbs. Personally, I like brown rice since it doesn't take much to add up the calories and carbs... add some cheese! You just need to be taking in more calories than you are burning each day. 1.5g of protein per pound of bodyweight is really for gaining muscle,...
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    Unless you have some other serious unknown problem, your body is just like anyone else's when it comes to weight. Calorie intake vs. calories burned. Your current diet looks really healthy and depending on your portions, you could be at a calorie deficit. It seems a lot of people lose weight when going gluten free, 'cause they don't know what to...
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    A couple weeks later... I'll reiterate, YES I'd suggest an endoscopy also, just to be 100% sure. I didn't show ANY symptoms when I was 19, but was tested because it runs in my family and my sister was just diagnosed. It took a few years, but my symptoms finally showed. In the mean time, my body was not healthy and I was promoting cancer. I'd get...
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    I didn't have the typical stomach symptoms of celiac. Long story short: I was diagnosed while in college, but due to enjoying the college life, I never stuck with the gluten free diet. A few years later when my life slowed down, I realized something wasn't right. I was tired all the time, very forgetful, not in a good mood, and lethargic. I almost thought...
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    Lots of good questions in this thread. Have you tried pills before? There is no pill for celiac or gluten. Eating gluten free is the only prescription. This all depends on the condition of the person's intestines and body. Your intestines will heal over time if you are 100% gluten free. The length of time could be 3 months to years...
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    I think we all can agree with that statement of "gluten free food doesn't taste good." At first, this is usually the case. Stick with it. gluten-free food quality has come a long way in the past couple of years and is still getting better. I continually preach to "go back to the basics." Stick with your fruit... but maybe not as much. Add in some...
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    is on a gluten free weight loss diet. 17lbs in 5 weeks- going for 30lbs in 12 weeks!

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    I love Nectar protein by Syntrax. They claim to be the best tasting protein on the market, and I concur on all of their flavors. Nectar is 23g protein, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fat, so it is great for a weight loss or healthy diet. If you are looking to put on weight they offer a few other options, which I have not tried. I have friends who have tried...
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    When I am in Vegas, every day for lunch I eat at Chipotle! You always know you are going to get great food and it is gluten free. It is located next to Harrahs in the middle of the Strip. (sorry to bring up an old topic... I searched for Vegas)
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    Does this App have to be connected to the internet to use it? I have an iPod Touch, but no iPhone. I guess there is a chance some grocery stores have a cafe and wifi.
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    I called the blood work a first screening, because, like you know, it really can't be used to officially diagnose celiac, but it is a good start. You will have to eat gluten the days prior to the blood work, so that they have some antibody to look for. If you weren't eating gluten, then the test would show up negative because your body isn't fighting gluten...
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    Just saw this... Thank you!

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    Eating gluten free is an extremely healthy way to live... celiac or not! There are lots of people who adopt the diet just for the benefits. You are cutting out a lot of unhealthy and/or processed foods and thinking twice about everything you eat. My guess is NO, you don't have celiac, but are just getting the healthy benefits from eating a healthy...
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    How many years have you been trying to live a gluten-free life? Diagnosed 5 years ago- officially gluten-free for 1 year. Had solid spurts of gluten-free during those first years, but always eventually relapsed. How often or many times do you think you've been hit with wheat? I'd say once every month or two I accidentally am glutened, almost always...
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    If you are in new cities a lot, I'd recommend getting a book like Triumph's Dining Guide, or searching online. That is assuming you can choose where you eat. If you are being taken out to eat and don't have a choice, I'd try calling ahead. If is a nice place where you can interact with a chef, this way you can ask any questions and give them a heads...
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    ARCHIVED Liquor

    Switch2GF replied to Chloe77's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    Here is my basic understanding that I stick to: 100% SAFE: Wine, Rum, Tequila and gluten free beers. SEMI-SAFE: Distilled alcohols: Vodka, Gin, Whiskey. These are known to be gluten-free due to the distilling process removing, something like 99.9% of gluten. UNSAFE: Beer & malt drinks(Smirinoff Ice, Mike's Hard Lemonade, etc.) It really...
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    This is how I stared out as I was learning, plus it is very healthy. I would stick to: chicken, rice, corn chips, peanuts, fruits and veggies. Just make some really basic meals. Don't add anything like BBQ sauce, or anything processed that you are uncertain about. Keep it SIMPLE. Then, expand from there. I would eat chicken and rice with some...
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    There are some great educational videos out there on You Tube. I can't possibly explain everything to someone in person as well as some of these videos. Sharing a video with them will help them understand the disease, show that it is a serious issue, and let them see how much information is really out there. They can also watch the video on their own...
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    Great point! I really have been stressing this recently. When I was first diagnosed, I cheated a lot. Therefore my friends and family knew I would cheat and wouldn't make special accommodations for me. I DIDN'T TAKE IT SERIOUSLY, SO NEITHER DID THEY. When I decided to go 100% gluten-free, it took months to get everyone on board. For a while, I...
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    I grew up in St. Louis, went college at MU, and am now in KC. I've been all over the state looking for gluten-free goodies!
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    Happy birthday and may God bless you today!

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    My sister and I both have celiac... she is extremely sensitive and I am not. So I frequently use her as a gauge. I LOVE mexican and eat it a few times a week. I also love nachos and 99% of the time get them. Neither of us have ever had a problem with the chips. Ground beef seasoning frequently has gluten in it, so I stick with chicken. My...
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    Tough questions, and I'm sure everyone has a different story. If I don't ever take the chance, then I won't ever get glutened. Every time you eat something away from home, you are taking a chance. You can take all the precautions in the world, but it will eventually happen. From experience, it doesn't happen accidentally very often, or at all...
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