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  1. pixiegirl

    ARCHIVED Obesity

    pixiegirl replied to gf4life's topic in Related Issues & Disorders

    Oh I'm sorry I misunderstood your statement about the intestine thing... My mom is stubborn and she eats bread (now gluten-free bread) at every meal. She says she "can't" give it up. She certainly isn't obese but if she continues like this she might be. I should have mentioned she is a dynamo... she's 79 and never stops... she runs her own house, works...
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    ARCHIVED Obesity

    pixiegirl replied to gf4life's topic in Related Issues & Disorders

    I'd like to say that there is some great advice here, I'm fairly new to being gluten-free, I started going gluten-free in...ohhh early October I think, for me I've lost weight, just a few pounds but I was normal/lean to start with. I'd just like to make a couple of comments.. my mom has gluten problems too and she has gained weight since being gluten...
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    I'm similar to Deb, I've only been gluten-free for a few months but I would never gluten myself intentionally because I get far too sick... my mom has gluten issues and well... she does occasionally eat gluten things... she doesn't get too sick so she "thinks" its ok.. I know, I know... Anyways, I don't panic or feel anxious because I'm not a panic-er...
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    I've been told that their plain (single) spices are gluten free, however, my local grocery store only sells McCormack and I needed curry and its one of their blended spices. They have 3 different kinds of curry and all 3 are called blended. Does anyone know about these? Susan
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    I'm going to Houston next month for a week for business and although I know its a huge metro area, I'm curious if anyone knows any gluten-free places I can eat... Thanks for your help, due to the nature of the trip, I will be eating out for every meal, I can help with restaurant selection but its not going to be easy. Thanks, Susan
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    I've lost weight since I've been gluten-free (which is only just over 2 months) but I've greatly simplified my diet... very few prepared foods, I eat Lundenburg farms rice chips occasionally and gluten-free ginger snaps now and then but mostly I'm eating fruits, veggies and protien. I didn't try to make exchanges for foods I was use too that contained gluten...
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    Hi Kandee, Yes I am going to write to them, started the letter yesterday.. they are right in my back yard so if I can help educate them I am willing to. I happen to love Whole Foods far more then Trader Joe's not only do they take the gluten-free issue more seriously but the store I go to is HUGE. It has everything. However its almost an hour drive...
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    I bought 2 items at Trader Joes and they are not on their gluten-free list but as we discussed in a previous post the list they offer is not up to date. The first is called Thai Coconut simmer sauce... the ingredients are as follows: water, coconut milk, sea salt, sugar, cilantro, garlic, ginger, tamarind, lime juice, arrowroot, shredded coconut, black...
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    I just read on another list that Trader Joe's brand of gluten-free pasta is not made on a dedicated assembly line... not sure if thats fact or not. Trader Joes makes it hard to complain, you have to put it in writing and send it snail mail. Sigh. Susan
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    I just wanted to reinterate that we need to check labels constantly. I went to Trader Joe's yesterday and right when you walk in the door they have a gluten-free food list of various products in the store that are gluten-free, it lists a lot of Trader Joe products. One product on the list was "Thai Green Curry Simmer Sauce" I found it on the shelf and...
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    I just returned from a 9 day vacation on the Windsurf which is owned by Windstar Cruise lines which is owned by Holland America. They told me before I cruised that they are a small sailing ship with only one kitchen so they could not guarentee gluten free, but they did say they would try like heck. Also on some Holland American cruises they will get you...
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    My favorite scrubby thing is the Buff Puff I use the one for sensitive skin, its not quite as scrubby. People that have very dry skin should only exfoliate about once a week. Drink lots of water, most people don't drink enough. I've had very very dry skin for years, the flakey kind and I discovered La Mer products about 3 years ago. The are the only product...
  13. pixiegirl

    ARCHIVED Weight Gain

    pixiegirl replied to a topic in Related Issues & Disorders

    When I get glutened I don't think I actually gain weight but I look like I do, I get so bloated up I look like I'm pregnant, its awful. As far as gaining weight because you don't like the food you can eat, you should try more gluten-free stuff at Whole Foods, Trader Joe's or off the internet. I've found replacements for almost everything I thought I...
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    Thanks for this post I am flying American in a few days and I called them for Gluten Free so I'm all set, I hope they remember! Susan
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    I'm new at this (2 months or so) and I've noticed that fruit of any sort really bothers me now, I can hardly eat it without a bad reaction. I've read on these boards that as your intestines heal the new skin is more sensitive then the old damaged stuff so that might be why. I'm just hoping that new skin, once there a will will calm down a bit, I love fruit...
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    Are both kinds gluten-free, both the Lundenburg and Quaker... Susan
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    I understand that we all have to make our own decisions and that every family is different but I'd never miss an important event like a family wedding because of my eating problems. On the scale of importance to me a wedding .... say my brothers would be so important to attend and my eating issues would be a non issue. Eat before hand, leave for 45...
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    No I don't think I will buy them regularly but I know I would occasionally, well I love pizza so I'd probably buy that on a regular basis. Was at Whole Foods today and they had less gluten-free then usual! Nothing in the bakery, not any of that Joesph's stuff, nothing, just the frozen foods. Oh well. I'll keep trying. susan
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    Hmmm I thought I read here that Lactaid is gluten-free but also some ice creams are not gluten-free. I know that Ben and Jerry's is gluten-free except the obvious gluten choices... Like Chocolate Chip cookie dough or Chocolate Fudge Brownie. Susan
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    Still no bakery items at the Whole Foods in Hingham, MA. I ask every single time I go to the store, fill out a suggestion card and once a week I send a suggestion in to their web site. I do love the place but I'm a little miffed that not once have they answered a single e-mail of mine. Oh well, I'm driving up there today (its 45 miles and an hour away...
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    Hmmm... I guess I miss some of the stuff I use to eat, especially a local gourmet pizza place, Sweet Tomato's. And my local Thai resturant, i know they use both rice and regular noodles and since no one there speaks English very well, I'm afraid to try it. I guess I miss eating out, we use to do that about 3 times a week and now I almost never eat out....
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    the link doesn't work and it didn't google either, is that just me?? Susan
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    I'm having bad luck getting answers from various companies. I thought there was a post about kefir a while back but searched and can't find it. Does it contain gluten? I have the plain and strawberry and the strawberry says it contains beet juice and natural flavors. I've e-mailed the company twice but not received any answers. thanks, Susan
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    This has been a wonderful and really interesting discussion, I've really enjoyed our "cooks" insight. There are a few really popular restaurants here on Cape cod that I use to go to all the time and now that I have to do gluten-free I don't.... They are popular and busy all the time so I always feel like my dietary restrictions are a hassle, but after reading...
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    Yes I was eating them too.... try not to get frustrated...(easier said then done I know..) but life is a learning experience, every day should be and I just feel glad now that I know they are not gluten-free. I've only been doing this for just over 2 months and I know there is a huge learning curve. Susan
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