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I go with the same ratio. 40% protein 35% fat, 25% carbs. I pretty much stick to the Paleo diet, or the Primal Blueprint. Very easy to go gluten free with just eating Meats, veggies and fruit! Low carb and loving it! I feel so much better in all areas. I sometimes can't believe how many little things have improved by going completely grain free. I would...

Awww Charlie's Girl, thanks so much, I needed that! I really appreciate everyone's input. I think you are right. I know my son would love to stay and enjoy the festivities, and as a previous super crazy sweet tooth guy, he has no problem turning down sweets, he can have the occasional candy treat etc but when he can't he doesn't take it personal like my...

Hi All, I am having a hard time deciding what to do for my kids this Halloween. My son who is 9, is gluten free, but my 12 year old daughter is not only gluten free but grain free and following the GAPS/SCD diet. She is responding quite well to it but it does mean a lot of sacrificing. Now my big question is what to do about school parties. I just...

For our girl scout troop, we send out a agenda/newsletter and appoint someone to bring snack and let them know what they can bring, due to food allergies, usually fruit, Tostito corn chips,salami, cheese, veggies. We have 2 in our troop who are gluten free, and 2 that are dairy free, the parents are understanding. It is interesting that when there is more...

Delmonte Tomato Paste. Used a small spoonful to make Spanish Rice last night and my daughter read the label after dinner! Ugh, we all had the effects! I can't believe that one snuck by me. I am going to go through my kitchen again!!

Eternal Essence, I believe you are because I have had the exact same symptoms! However, I don't have an "official" diagnosis through all the blood tests (only had ttg test) or biopsy. I have laid it out with my dr. and we compared all the blood panels from the last 5 years and he is convinced that it is "sprue" as he calls it. It is was it is he says...

Why does everything have to revolve around food!! People act like they will starve if there isn't food involved in every situation. Sheesh! Whenever I go to outings, church, school, birthday parties etc. I usually eat before so I don't feel the urge to eat when I am there. I usually knock them out with an awesome gluten-free recipe, but don't tell them...

I was feeling the same way! I felt great at first, then a time of not so great and it seemed like something different everyday. It was frustrating. Now I am 8 weeks gluten free and I am starting to feel really good most days. My problem that mostly bugs me is muscle tightness and muscle knots. I cut back on my vitamins and a few days later I could really...

First of all, what a rude thing to say! It is so interesting to hear different reactions to the disease. However, if you are 5ft, and 98 pounds. You still fall in the normal weight range for BMI, and a little low on height weight charts. I am in the same boat. I am 5ft4 and weighed 124 when I discovered I was gluten and dairy sensitive. I have lost...

That is interesting because I haven't heard anything like that except the opposite. We have dental discoloration here. My daughter is 11yo and she has very yellow teeth. Celiac does something to the enamel. Celiac also causes vitamin absorption problems, it can cause calcium to leech out of bones and teeth. You might want to ask him about that. Maybe...

I am a 40 year old female and for many many years my cholesterol has been high, I always get the lecture blah blah blah. I am 5'4" and weight 120lbs, exercise a lot and don't eat much. I love getting the lecture from the nurse who is overweight and sits around all day! It's so frustrating. High Cholesterol runs in the family, but who knows, I think most...

Thanks for Sharing Vicky! We are listening! I too am getting frustrated with my family. My mother had colon cancer at 54, is still here but will not listen when I talk to her about it, I know she has all the symptoms too, and my aunt her sister was in the hospital this fall with IBS symptoms they couldn't figure out. So I have been sharing with them since...

What is the card that you are referring to and where can I get one!???

Sandsurfgirl, This weekend I read your post via Twitter on my phone. I was away for the weekend when I first read it, bizzarly I thought I had written it. I had to double check to see if I wasn't the original poster. My story and yours are absolutely identical!!! It is amazing. The first thing I noticed that within a few days my skin was much better...

Have you eliminated dairy products? I have been gluten free for 6 weeks and now dairy affects me really bad, just like being glutened. If you haven't I would remove dairy next. Hope you feel better!