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    if you Google "gluten free shortbread" you'll get over 5 million results! I haven't tried making any since I went gluten-free, but I'm sure there are lots of very good recipes out there.
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    remember too that olive oil can go "off" quite quickly, especially if it got too warm in the cupboard, or if it's past its "best by" date. This will give anything cooked with it an odd taste. Check the date *every* time you use your olive oil! Coconut oil is good for baking too. Depending which brand you get, it may or may not add a coconutty flavour...
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    fighting low blood sugar with sugar isn't the answer, that's for sure! Try for more high fat, moderate protein and low GL (glycemic load) fruits and veggies (think paleo diet). See if that helps. Eat 5 or 6 smaller meals per day, rather than 3 big meals. This will help to keep your blood glucose levels at an even keel, rather than spiking and crashing...
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    ARCHIVED What To Do

    Reba32 replied to Bet's topic in Related Issues & Disorders

    I've had psoriasis all my life, (I'm 44) and I've been gluten free for nearly 2 years now (since Dec. '09). It hasn't stopped the psoriasis at all. But I'm also in the process of testing for additional auto-immune diseases, (psoriasis *is* auto-immune btw!) which could be flaring and aggravating the psoriasis further. Stress can cause psoriasis to...
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    No, most MacDonald's fries are definitely NOT gluten free. You'd have to check with the specific restaurant where you go them, but most do not have dedicated friers, and will share with the breaded chicken and fish. Fries in general are not safe anywhere, unless the restaurant has a dedicated frier, or is entirely gluten free.
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    Could even be additional auto-immune disease(s). If you do get to a doctor, ask about testing for AIs. This can get incredibly frustrating and expensive though, because AIs are difficult to pin down.
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    Ok, inspired by This topic here originally posted by MerrillC1977 I did some tweaking and came up with a very lovely "artisan" type bread that I'm quite proud of This is great if you can tolerate oats, which have not been a problem for me. (I've been gluten-free since Dec. 2009) I bought Bob's Red Mill gluten-free oats, and ground them myself in a coffee...
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    I made a loaf of bread that was about half n half gluten-free white all purpose flour and flax meal. It lasted quite nicely about a week on the counter wrapped in a paper towel and sealed in a plastic zip lock bag. I don't have a bread machine, I mixed in a stand mixer and baked in the oven.
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    magnesium supplements may help. Magnesium is a natural laxative and muscle relaxant. Try a low dose.
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    Congratulations!
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    I did lose weight on Atkins, and continue following the plan in "life time maintenance". It is a life style change, not just a weight loss regimen. It took me a while, but I lost about 30 pounds. Of course I had the regular Celiac hurdles of malnutrition and malabsorption to contend with. I avoided the Atkins manufactured foods, because they are not gluten...
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    please note the difference between ketosis and ketoacidosis, they are two entirely different things, and ketosis is *not* a bad thing in the slightest! It just means your body is using fat as fuel instead of carbohydrates. If your body is using fat as a fuel, it is NOT STORING it! Open Original Shared Link If you're worried that you're getting...
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    I've successfully made quite a few things just by substituting gluten free ingredients where the original recipe is a gluten flour. Sometimes a recipe will need tweaking, other times all it will need is some additional water because gluten free flours are more thirsty than wheat flour. I tend to lean toward lower carb content as well as gluten free...
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    ARCHIVED Shrinking?

    Reba32 replied to o2guy's topic in Related Issues & Disorders

    everyone shrinks, regardless of degenerative disk disease or not. Starting at around age 30, and progressively from there. In some people it is more noticeable than others. I've shrunk about half an inch, I have degenerative disk disease.
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    most vegetables and lower carb fruits have MORE fiber than a serving of typical whole wheat pasta or bread. It bugs the crap out of me that nutritionists and doctors can't figure this out, and keep telling patients that the best options for fiber are grains! It's just crazy and not at all true! Half an avocado has more fiber in it than a serving of whole...
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    and the malabsorption and nutrient deficiencies can be remedied by eating entirely gluten free and a healthful balanced diet, which includes healthy fats, proteins and moderate carbohydrates. It will take a while for the gut to heal yes, but as it heals the body will absorb more and more nutrients and vitamins from the foods. Avoid manufactured packaged...
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    it all is rather high in carbohydrates, with not a lot of protein, and very little fat. Your body NEEDS fat and proteins in order to function properly. Try getting rid of about half the refined and starchy carbs, and replace with healthy fats and proteins, and full fat cheeses rather than low fat.
  18. Reba32
    having both the hamburger bun and the Wheetabix so close together you may not have had a "noticeable" reaction to the Wheetabix because the bun was still raging through your system. If you want to truly test intolerance, wait a few days between re-introduction of any possible offending food.
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    you don't want to "boost" your immune system though, if you have an auto-immune disease. Taking herbs like echinacea and the like, can actually make you feel worse and make an already over active immune system even moreso. Having a healthy diet, proper sleep patterns, and washing your hands regularly is really the best you can do to ward of colds and...
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    only if you're eating the contents of their stomachs!
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    Age diagnosed - 42 Period of time gluten-free - almost 2 years Estimated % of Full Recovery - 50% maybe. I know I will never be 100%. I don't think I've ever been 100% in my entire life!
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    I only did about 7 weeks, and the damage was visible on the scope, not just confirmed by biopsy. Prior to the 7 weeks challenge, I had been pretty much gluten free for just over a year. For me, the damage was immediate and severe.
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    talk to your doctor about how much more it's going to cost the NHS to treat your symptoms for the rest of your life, rather than getting you a proper diagnosis and treating you correctly for Celiac now! Something I wish the doctors here in Canada would get thru their thick skulls as well! SOOOOOOOOOO many times the symptoms are treated, just throw pills...
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    actually, Celiac is an auto-immune disease, which means your immune system is OVER active, not low functioning! This doesn't mean of course that you're safe from cold and flu viruses, or even more susceptible. I'd hazard a guess that you've just come into contact with a lot of them lately. To ward them off, wash your hands often after/when you're out...
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    good news on the gluten free cake! That's awesome that you found a decorator who could do it at short notice
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