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  1. lbsteenwyk
    I have tried it! I ordered it a couple weeks ago based on your recommendation. I've been meaning to post about it. I've only tried it in 2 recipes so far, both were baked goods - dinner rolls and bread. It does have a distinctive flavor, but good - I do want to try it with chicken, but haven't had time. I will try your recipe. Does your son like it...
  2. lbsteenwyk
    I though this article was very interesting. I am pasteing the abstract below. JF Ludvigsson, SM Montgomery, and A Ekbom Celiac disease and risk of adverse fetal outcome: a population-based cohort study. Gastroenterology, August 1, 2005; 129(2): 454-63. Background & Aims: Studies of maternal celiac disease (celiac disease) and fetal outcome are...
  3. lbsteenwyk
    I just read this abstract. Basically they found that celiac disease was prevalent (1:115) in healthy school aged children in Turkey. It would be great if someone would do a similar study in the US. I have a feeling the results would be similar. Does anyone know of similar research performed in the US? Open Original Shared Link
  4. lbsteenwyk
    Here are some links to information on celiac disease from reliable medical sources. You might print these out and take them to your doctor. Open Original Shared Link The CORE slide set is shorter (29 slides) Open Original Shared Link Open Original Shared Link
  5. lbsteenwyk
    I think this is a CYA statement. Manufacturers have to follow certain standards to clean their machines between batches. I think there is a risk, but it's probably very small.
  6. lbsteenwyk
    A few other things that impact iron absorption: Vitamin C improves absorption. Drink 4 oz of OJ or have another good source of vitamin C when you take your multi with iron (or even when you eat a food source of iron). Don't drink milk or eat yogurt at the same time. Calcium interferes with iron absorption. Take your iron 2 hours apart from a calcium...
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    Tamara: Plan on spending a lot of time researching and visiting preschools. Plan to spend several hours observing the teachers in the classroom setting. This will help you see which ones really have the best handwashing policies and are least likely to cause contamination issues. I chose a preschool where all the children bring their own lunch, so...
  8. lbsteenwyk
    Michele, I don't think every celiac needs a multi-vitamin. If you eat a well-balanced diet that includes good sources of iron, folic acid and B vitamins you probably will be fine. The government requires the fortification of refined grain products because deficiency in the US used to be a problem. In this day and age, with our abundant food supply in...
  9. lbsteenwyk
    Michele, I don't think every celiac needs a multi-vitamin. If you eat a well-balanced diet that includes good sources of iron, folic acid and B vitamins you probably will be fine. The government requires the fortification of refined grain products because deficiency in the US used to be a problem. In this day and age, with our abundant food supply in...
  10. lbsteenwyk
    Remember that most gluten free foods are not fortified with iron, while mainstream breads, cereals, etc are fortified. Your child is probably not getting as much dietary iron now that he is gluten-free. I give my daughter a gluten-free multivitamin that contains iron. My child is a picky eater and doesn't eat much meat - one of the best sources of iron...
  11. lbsteenwyk
    Shannon- this is such wonderful news! It is so difficult to see your child suffering; I know you must be so happy to see such a rapid improvement. Keep us posted on Ella's progress!
  12. lbsteenwyk
    Here is a link to an activity book for kids 4-11 about celiac disease. I have not used it myself, so I can't give any specifics about it. It may not be age appropriate for your 3 year old. Open Original Shared Link I know there are some other books out there, but I can't think where I saw references to them. I'll let you know if I find something else...
  13. lbsteenwyk
    I think Walmart injects some of its meat with a sodium and preservative solution. I know it adds a significant amount of sodium to the meat. I can't remember now what the specific ingredients are, but when I read the label I thought it was ok for my daughter. Maybe sodium benzoate?? I'll be sure to double check next time I am there.
  14. lbsteenwyk
    Another thought: have you tried eliminating dairy, too? Often newly diagnosed children have a temporary intolerance to dairy products due to malabsorption. As the gut heals, they can often tolerate dairy again.
  15. lbsteenwyk
    Pediasure is gluten free. Children usually respond more quickly to the diet than adults, but it may take several weeks or even months to see a major improvement. Some of my daughter's symptoms subsided within 2 weeks, but she continued to have a bloated belly for months. I guess each person responds differently.
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    Frequent urination is a common symptom of diabetes. An increased appetitie without weight gain is also a possible symptom. Other common symptoms of uncontrolled blood sugar are excessive thirst, blurred vision (feeling like you need glasses) and weight loss. People with type 1 diabetes can become very ill quite quickly, so please get your blood sugar checked...
  17. lbsteenwyk
    Sources of cholesterol include red meat, especially liver, sausage, bacon, higher fat lunch meats, and eggs. Lower fat sources of cholesterol are shrimp and other shelfish. But before you start a high cholesterol diet, I suggest getting your cholesterol checked again. Low cholesterol levels, particularly levels below 100 are an indicator of malnutrition...
  18. lbsteenwyk
    I think it is certainly worth pursuing testing of your child for Celiac Disease. Your child has several common symptoms of celiac disease: failure to thrive/failure to gain weight and frequent, foul smelling stools. Celiac children often have other food intolerances as well. Insatiable appetite is not one of the more common symptoms, but I have read other...
  19. lbsteenwyk

    Blackberry Cobbler

    lbsteenwyk commented on Mosaics's blog entry in Mosaics' Blog

    You should post your recipe for blackberry cobbler. I'm sure I'm not the only one who would love to have it!!
  20. lbsteenwyk
    Hi Robbiesmom and welcome to the board! My daughter is also 3 and goes to preschool. At her school everyone brings their own lunch and they have a policy that there is no food-sharing. The school provides snacks, so I do send a snack with her everyday. Some of her favorites: Glutino pretzels and cheese cubes MiDel Animal Crackers Blue Diamond...
  21. lbsteenwyk
    Hello and Welcome, DeAnne: Have you been to a local health food or natural foods store yet? Most places carry a variety of both wheat free and gluten free items. You should be able to find cookies, pasta and breakfast bars and cereals that meet your needs. Newman's Own makes wheat free cookies that are sometimes available in mainstream grocery stores...
  22. lbsteenwyk
    Thanks so much, celiac3270. I knew YOU would know
  23. lbsteenwyk
    My daughter started the gluten-free diet at 26 months. She is now 3 1/2. I didn't even try to explain it to her until she was 2 1/2, because I didn't feel she was ready to understand. At 2 1/2 I started saying things like: Some foods have gluten in them and it makes your tummy hurt. I also started talking about her foods being "special." I think it...
  24. lbsteenwyk
    I bet you could do a completely gluten free meal for your friends baby shower and no one would even know it. If you can plan the menu yourself and your friend doesn't have to have any particular foods you could try this menu: *BBQ chicken breasts w/ gluten free BBQ sauce - there are lots of brands that are gluten-free- Kraft has several. *PotatoSalad...
  25. lbsteenwyk
    OK, folks--someone out there must know how to do this. celiac3270?
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