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  1. psawyer
    Not wanting to point any fingers at anyone, but personal attacks are not what we are here for. Let's all keep to matters about celiac disease and the gluten-free diet.
  2. psawyer
    There are a number of automatic substitution rules that affect your post. The most common two are gf becoming gluten-free and cd becoming celiac disease. We do this for a couple of reasons. First, it improves the ability of search engines to find answers here when the terms are spelled out. Second, it makes life simpler for frequent posters to just...
  3. psawyer
    Almost all Kraft salad dressings are gluten-free. There are a couple that aren't, but Kraft will clearly disclose any gluten in the ingredients list, so just read the label.
  4. psawyer
    You could have a sensitivity to tapioca. If you determine that you do, watch out for "modified food starch." It is on many celiac avoid lists due to a false fear that it could be wheat. It is, however, most often tapioca, with corn as the second most likely source.
  5. psawyer
    Translates from French roughly as: You must make the regime like my little 5yo son and you'll be well in your body.
  6. psawyer
    Yes, I trust distilled vinegar without any qualms at all.
  7. psawyer
    Welcome aboard, I don't know about the trail mix, but McDonalds fries, while controversial, do not contain any detectable gluten. Look first for other possible gluten sources. If you come to the conclusion by elimination that McDonalds fries are an issue, then it is more likely that cross-contamination in the restaurant is the source than anything intentionally...
  8. psawyer
    I would imagine that the strawberries are washed after harvesting. No recognized authority has suggested that fresh fruit of any kind is a concern for gluten.
  9. psawyer
    No, it is not in any jurisdiction that I am aware of. Such a declaration is completely voluntary.
  10. psawyer
    And I agree with Lisa and Sylvia. None of the major advocacy groups for celiac disease or gluten intolerance list wine as a concern. Even the notoriously over-cautious Open Original Shared Link lists wine as safe.
  11. psawyer
    When I was diagnosed eleven years ago, there was no gluten-free beer to be had anywhere. Today there are several options, including Redbridge by mainstream brewer Anheuser-Busch.
  12. psawyer
    Hi, Carrie, I have had the Pizza Pizza and the Boston Pizza offerings more than once. They use the same oven, but have separate pans and utensils to deal with the gluten-free crusts. There is always a chance of cross contamination at any restaurant, but they do take the effort to minimize the risk. The Canadian Celiac Association worked closely with...
  13. psawyer
    In Canada and in the USA, no grain product can be labeled as a spice. That only refers to intended ingredients, not possible contamination, but it is not something that I worry about. I consider spices safe, as do many.
  14. psawyer
    So, I was sitting in the house near the sliding door this afternoon, when I heard a loud racket coming from outside at the back. As most of you know, we have a large walk-out deck behind the house. It was a pounding noise, coming from the deck. I looked out and this is what I saw: That's a Open Original Shared Link, pounding on the railing. ...
  15. psawyer
    Nope, caramel color is safe. That's an old celiac myth that just won't seem to go away.
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    Nestl
  17. psawyer
    I don't have all the answers. Gee, I don't even know all the questions. There is a significant drop in the levels from the first test. You won't get to zero, ever. There may be some environmental exposure at school or in other places. The age is a challenging one, with hormone levels all over the place. If you are sure that you are doing everything...
  18. psawyer
    Unless the restaurant is known for having gluten-free options, I avoid the word "gluten" because they won't know what it means. Instead, I list the grains I have to avoid: rye, barley, oats, and especially wheat. My food cannot come into contact with anything containing those grains, such as bread or croutons. A clean bowl for my salad, clean utensils...
  19. psawyer
    I see you, Patti.
  20. psawyer
    One important thing to know about the term "gluten-free" is that is not legal to use it in a misleading way. It must be a distinguishing characteristic of that specific product compared to other similar products. Thus, bread with no gluten can be labeled "gluten-free." Since coffee (just one example) is inherently gluten-free, putting a gluten-free label...
  21. psawyer
    I moved it to the restaurant section, which is where it belongs.
  22. psawyer
    The previous responders have given good advice. It could be as simple as hemorrhoids, but it could be something much more serious. See a doctor as soon as you can.
  23. psawyer
    Lisa's back among the sillies. :)
  24. psawyer
    We don't have PF Changs here, but I will offer a comment that may be relevant. There have been some reports here of sushi bars that made gluten-free soy sauce their only soy sauce. Apparently ordinary customers didn't like it as well as the wheat-loaded version.
  25. psawyer
    I would reply stating that you have celiac disease, and need a gluten-free meal. I would wait until I heard from them before passing judgement. Most caterers are aware of the issue and can deal with it if given adequate notice. If you still have doubts, contact the bride and ask who the caterer is so that you can contact them directly. Both she and her caterer...
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