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    They all got cooked. Others in the household cooked that night, so they may have been boiled too hard, and gotten tough. How long do you cook yours?
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    No, they weren't old. Maybe it's because I don't like rice pasta in general? The memory of the paste-like taste and texture is still vivid... Wonder if they'd be better if simmered in chicken stock.
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    Just wondering about a couple of things... 1. I am self diagnosed gluten intolerant, with my doctor's knowledge. I went gluten free for several months before she and I discussed it, so testing was a moot point. Since I don't have actual test results to back me up, do you think that will be a problem in getting a jury exemption? I've been gluten-free...
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    How do you cook them? Any differently than the package directions? We didn't put the whole tablespoon and a half of salt into the cooking water, as that seems excessive. Perhaps that was a factor. Maybe East coast water vs West coast water. Anyway, thanks for your reply, and I'm glad the product works for you!
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    With great anticipation tonight, we cooked a bag of Conte's gluten free, Spinach and Cheese Ravioli. All Natural, Wheat Free, Gluten Free. They should've added Taste Free, Made with Paste. GACK. Gluey, tasteless, sticky, thick, stick-to-your-teeth texture. I even tried sauteeing them in olive oil, but it just made them taste like crispy glue. 'Nuff said...
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    ARCHIVED Bloating...

    BethM55 replied to Kelynn's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    Might the bloating be from something else? Not to be alarmist, but one symptom of cervical cancer is bloating that won't resolve. I hope you feel better.
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    Today I had lunch at Casey's Cafe in Half Moon Bay, which is about 20 minutes south of home, off of Hwy 1. I hadn't planned to eat lunch out, but their sign boldly stated that gluten free soups are now on their menu. Intrigued, I decided this was too good an opportunity to pass up. Gluten free clam chowder, made with fresh, local ingredients, and VERY...
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    Thank you, this is excellent information. I also shop at Rite Aid.
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    Thank you for this thread, I've been laughing through it all! My LEAST favorite prepared gluten-free foods: 1. any rice pasta. I haven't found any yet that is edible. 2. again, Ener-G bread. BLECH!!! 3. Amy's gluten-free pizza. It's ok, I guess, but not worth the price. My MOST favorite prepared gluten-free foods: 1. Trader Joe's gluten...
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    I didn't know that Udi's is actually a restaurant. If we ever get to Denver, we'll definitely check it out. Thanks! Ha! gluten-free is going mainstream!
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    On the advice of this post on gluten-free breads, I bought a loaf of Udi's whole grain bread. Had to try a piece as soon as I got home, and I am IMPRESSED! Crispy texture when toasted, very much like gluten bread when not toasted. I also bought Udi's lemon streusel muffins. Excellent, although just a touch grainy. I vote for Udi's. Thank you, SBJ...
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    thank you for your replies. I checked one medication online, have sent an email query about another, but cannot figure out how to contact Novartis about the diovan that I take. I'm not sure why medications would need gluten anyway! So, any ideas if diovan has gluten or not, or how to find out? Thanks!
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    I take several prescription medications. How do I go about learning if any of them contain gluten? Most are generics. Would the pharmacist know? Thanks!
  14. BethM55
    A support group would be very helpful for you. People to talk to face to face, who live this every day. As you modify your diet and begin to feel better, it will get easier. I've been gluten free for 15 months now, still have days when it's hard to do and I despair, but I've decided that eating gluten is not worth the pain that follows. Another good...
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    Online, check out livingwithout.com. Good advice, good information, and good recipes. They offer a print magazine too, although I'm not sure you'll find it in Saudi Arabia.
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    You don't have to starve! The previous suggestions are excellent. I'd add gluten-free cookies, fruit and nut bars (like Kind bars) or sesame seed bars, and dried fruit if you can tolerate it. Bring extra zip top bags and maybe lightweight resealable plastic containers for things you don't want to get crushed, like crackers and cookies. If you pack bread...
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    Gluten Free Girl, by Shauna James Ahern struck a chord with me. She writes engagingly, from personal experience, and offers recipes that have been tested and perfected. She and her husband, "The Chef", have a gluten free cookbook coming out soon. I plan to buy it and use it. I also find excellent information at livingwithout.com. Thank you for the...
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    Hello. I am self diagnosed as gluten sensitive, much to the chagrin of my doctor. At the end of December, 2009, I decided to see what eating gluten free could do for me. There was no miracle cure, just a gradual improvement in digestion (which hadn't been a big problem) and decrease in my fibromyalgia symptoms. Still problems in both areas, but better, so I continue being gluten-free.

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    Nope, weight loss didn't happen after I went gluten free. Darn. Well, maybe 2 or 3 pounds. Honestly, I was hoping for that magic to happen, and was disappointed when it didn't. Actually, that made me question my self-diagnosis of gluten sensitivity. But after 15 months of seriously gluten free eating, recently I tried adding a small bit of 'real' bread...
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