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    I completely understand where you're coming from! I don't feel comfortable eating out & when I do I know it's a big risk. I'm extremely sensitive to gluten as well. I cannot tolerate the most minute amount of gluten. In fact, I've been glutened in Subway using their WiFi & I did not have anything to eat or drink. It took several visits before...
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    Thanks so much for sharing this info! I've had reactions to buckwheat before & would love to use buckwheat again.
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    Hi Emilushka! I'm sorry I didn't see your post sooner. I've gotten to the point where I just put in a little of this & that in my kimchi... Honestly, it's hard to get it wrong. If you google maangchi kimchi-kaktugi, you'll be able to see her recipes. She's Korean & teaches Korean cooking very well, with videos. I've noticed some of...
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    That's not a stupid question...it's a great one, actually! If you eat traditional kimchi, naturally fermented, then it's excellent for our compromised guts. The fermentation process naturally makes it not only very easy to digest, but adds a lot of healthy bacteria to our gut - a lot like yogurts & other pro-biotic foods. If you find jarred kimchi...
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    Hi Plumbago! I totally agree with that Russian saying... :-) Let me preface my breakfast comments with a brief history - so you'll know where I'm coming from. Growing up, I was not a breakfast eater. Looking back, I think it was because most mornings we were rushed to get to school & such, so breakfast was just a load of gluten. Cereals...
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    Spring is on it's way & I'm soo ready...Aren't you?

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    I think you suffered a gluten reaction as well. I think one of the most frustrating things about getting glutened (besides the obvious ickiness!) is the symptoms can manifest differently over time. My personal experience, along with researching others' experiences, that symptoms can go in cycles...you react the same for a while, then all of sudden symptoms...
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    I suppose it could be coincidence, but I don't think so. Small amounts of gluten cc can put me in bed for days with severe flu-like symptoms, along with a severe, migraine-like headache. I've been gluten-free since Jan '07 & still surprised at times how sensitive I am to gluten cc. Thankfully, I've noticed the longer I've been gluten-free, the faster...
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    macallen, Bless your heart! I can see how frustrating it is for you right now. It will get better, even if it doesn't seem likely at this moment. Do you have someone or a group of support nearby? It's so much easier to take the first steps of your gluten-free journey with a supportive friend/spouse or group. Imho, you should replace most,...
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    I completely understand where you're coming from. I am very sensitive & have been cc by "gluten-free" food more times than I can remember. So, I eat very little processed food. There are a few packaged foods that I never react to, but those on my few exceptions. I regularly buy Xochitl Organic White Corn Tortilla Chips, Kettle Brand potato chips,...
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    Justagirl, I'm so sorry to hear about the nagging symptoms. Is your entire house gluten free? I'm so sensitive that I cannot eat food prepared in a gluten cookin' kitchen. Also, several years ago, I began to feel glutened a lot & I finally realized my shampoo was the culprit. I felt soo silly...I just thought I was a serious label reader...
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    Traditionally, some Koreans do use a flour base with the chili. However, I have bought several brands (in the refrigerated section, usually by the produce) that were fine. Kimchi is also super easy to make, so I prefer to make it homemade. Then, I know exactly what's in it & can eat as much as we want. It can get expensive when hubby, our children...
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    I drink quite a bit of milk - fresh from jersey cows, grassfed (no grain) & certified organic. I also make a lot of kefir out of the milk for smoothies & such. Yummy! (The kefir has really helped my gut feel better, esp. after gluten cross contamination.) Personally, I do not handle grain fed milk very well. I discovered that by accident - long...
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    Sleeping a lot could also be a healing response. I do require extra sleep after accidental glutening, in fact I'm completely exhausted at first & have to sleep it off, so to speak. The only way to know that you're not getting small amounts of gluten is to prepare all your food yourself, from scratch - no processed or prepared anything for a while, even...
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    Wow...you are so not alone. I have several symptoms that hit me hard after a glutening & severe exhaustion & sleepiness is one of them. There have been a few times that I felt "drugged" & that was just from CC. I'm scared to think what would happen if I ate a piece of gluten-filled pizza. Yikes! I hope you're feeling better... ...
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    GlutenFreeManna, I'm soo sorry to hear about this...I, too, have been glutened by food labeled gluten free. These experiences have led to me to avoid most foods that are pre-made or packaged....it's just not worth it anymore...extremely frustrating, though... I hope Food for Life will handle this appropriately...have you tweeted or posted on Facebook...
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    I feel for you....yes, your reaction is not uncommon. For me, even the smalled cross contamination of gluten can make me very, very ill. I'm glad you're feeling better so quickly. Warmly, Faydra
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    Hi BigDogz, I'm sorry to hear about your reaction. Breyer's used to be my favorite commercial ice cream. After I had to go gluten-free almost 4 years ago, I was thrilled to know I could still eat it (well, most of the flavors, anyway). However, after reacting several times to several different flavors that had no gluten ingredients listed, including...
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    I have the same problem - although it varies in intensity...kinda weird. It's a pain, though, isn't it? One thing that helps me a lot is using homeopathic remedies. A good place to find out which one you might try is: Open Original Shared Link I have no personal/financial interest in the site, by the way...I'm just a happy homeopath. :-) Faydra
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    I am so sorry! I can relate...that's a problem I have to deal with when glutened too. At this point, this is what I'd do. 1. Eat dried fruits, like apricots & prunes 2. Lots of water - at least 1/2 your body weight in ounces - more if you're really active 3. Drink herbal tea that have senna, but be careful it can cause some cramping if you overdo...
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    Yes, I definitely get lots of emotional & psychological symptoms after accidental gluten exposure. Sometimes I think it's worse than the physical side of it. Here's an abbreviated list... 1. General loopiness - is that a word? My brain feels loopy or drugged. 2. A tendency toward to mild depression 3. Memory Loss & Brain Fog...
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    is happily living gluten free!

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