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ARCHIVED gluten-free Restaurants In Las Vegas
scotia replied to kellirae's topic in Gluten-Free Restaurants
Just back from 4 days in Vegas and we had a great time We found the BEST Gluten Free pizza made from scratch at 'THE SAUCY TOMATO' restaurant, located at 3870 E. Flamingo Road Don't be put off because it's located in a mini mall, the pizza is fantastic and at $10 for a 10 inch pizza, we had a Hawaiian with tomatoes, believe me, you will thank me for this... -
Aloha people...been a long time since I've posted, but I check in from time to time to read some of the forum threads. We have just returned from a great week in Maui. We stayed at a condo in south kihei, which was steps from Charley Young Beach (you can check the beach out on Google, as they have a LIVE webcam) We arrived at Kahului airport around 9pm...
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ARCHIVED Celiac Friendly Restaurants In Canada
scotia replied to Carriefaith's topic in Introduce Yourself / Share Stuff
Hey Guys: If you're coming to Vancouver, check out the White Spot, they cater to Celiacs, and the one in Richmond Centre is especially nice. The manager and staff are great. He even made my food himself, when I told the waitress my Gluten Allergy. There's tons of places to shop or eat out here for us 'Chosen Ones' ;-) Check out Liv n Well on River Rd... -
I teach kids Soccer, in our local community, and I used to teach kayaking. I still get out in my kayak whenever I can. I ride a mountain bike, but not off road anymore, and I enjoy teaching people how to paddle properly and commune with seals, eagles, and sea otters (if you're lucky) when you're out paddling in the local waters. No matter what sport it...
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Hi Liatt: I drink POWERADE. Here in Canada, it's sold in LONDON DRUGS, and it's usually $1.69 a bottle...they have it on sale from time to time, for 99 cents, so I use grab it when it's on sale. It quenches your thirst good style. I happen to like it better than the fizzy drinks, or GATORADE. Maybe you could e mail them and ask where to buy it. Hope...
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Stef: Just read this post...Great stuff. Good Luck with all your 'bouts' and remember...if you can kick celiac disease's ass, you can kick anyone's ass. What you know about your sports training can help you throughout your life as a celiac disease'er. I figure almost anything can be overcome, with the right attitude. It's not always been easy mind you...
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ARCHIVED What Is Your Ethnic Origin?
scotia replied to Emme999's topic in Related Issues & Disorders
Scottish...My Mother probably had celiac disease, although undiagnosed. My Mum suffered for many yearsfrom stomach problems, fatigue, anemia and weight loss. I remember being told in 1996 that there were 4000 Celiacs registered in Canada out of about 30 Million people...so that was about 1 in 7,000. Now I believe the instance is a lot closer to our European... -
ARCHIVED Do You Think Of Yourself As A "sick" Person?
scotia replied to frenchiemama's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
Sick...no...warped...well...maybe... ;-) It's definately a 'test' of character, but it's not 'debilitating' unless you let it be. I'm sure most of us, having gone gluten-free, feel much better and 'healthier' than before. I still do all the things I used to enjoy, before I got 'sick'...I eat much healthier, and exercise when I feel like it. I also take... -
At the 'risk' of being labelled sexist... Ian...you ARE the man... Great post. Karma works dude...Your 'ex' with her negative and judgmental attitude is getting what she deserves. Congrats and Good Luck with you EAF. I too was marreid for many years, now divorced but recently engaged to the Greatest, most understanding Girl in the World. My girl makes...
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I had someone ask me (repeatedly every time I saw them...) usually with a beer in their hand. "Are you still off the beer...???" I said "Yes..." "Oh, I couldn't do that...!!!" I felt like saying "OK Einstein...the alternative is...you get sick, perhaps go into anaphylactic shock...and eventually expire..." However, I just smiled knowingly and walked...
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ARCHIVED Unfit For Military Service....
scotia replied to Jnkmnky's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
hehe...other jobs...careers... Astronaut...more like Astro~NOT!!! Bartender...all that beer sloshing around, and breathing in the fumes...much as they smell like Nirvanna!!! Bakery/Deli I worked for an Airline for years, travelled a lot, before being diagnosed, then didn't travel on vacation, for about 7 years...due to me being scared 'witless'...for... -
Hi Guys/Gals...I went undiagnosed (as mnay celiac disease'ers do) went through the fatigue thing. My buddies first noticed something was wrong, when I couldn't keep up on bike rides. I used to be streets ahead (literally) of my buddies and they couldn't catch me, then one day while pedalling back from a 60 mile ride, I was lagging way behind...felt like...
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Not nearly as much, very few in fact, since I went on a totally gluten-free diet. I take very good care of myself diet-wise, so I won't get as sick as I used to be. Now, that was very tiring, painful, nauseating, and worrysome, to say the least. Funny enough, I don't 'visit' the bathroom, every day...every 4 or 5 days more like...I tend to drink quite...
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HA HA HA...you made me laugh with all your exploits. I must admit, that since being diagnosed I've been 'ULTRA" careful and if I have any reservations about any ingredient I stay well clear of stuff. Unbelievable as it may sound, some of the big restaurants I've been inthroughout my travels have been gluten-free 'clueless' and I've had to go through the...
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DQ: Hope your biopsy went well. It's a piece of cake...Gluten Free cake of course. ;-) Scotia
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MAN!!! I just read through the list...for old times sake. Boy am I craving some of their stuff now!!! By the way hit the allergies on the drop down menu on the link and it says Gluten Free and go from there. Enjoy. Scotia.
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Stef: Your wish is my command...check this out: Open Original Shared Link I did a search for Sainsbury uk and then went through their pages. I eventually found this link and it's 69 pages about gluten-free foodstuffs and information. I bet if you contacted them they'd be really cool and send you any info you wanted. Good Luck and Happy eating if...
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HA HA HA cdford, you made me laugh, as did all the replies. I won free tickets to Mexico once...gave them away. I thought MEXICO!!! I can't drink the water never mind eat there. Of courtse I'm much better prepared to go there now, but this was just after being diagnoesed and I was afraid to travel in case I got Glutened and ended up in hospital, or worse...
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Hey guys, anyone going to the UK should do what I did beforehand. I contacted Sainsbury's (huge foodstore) and they mailed me out a book(yes, a book!!!) of their gluten-free products, it was amazing...cookies, cakes, sauces, and my most favourite...ready to heat in the microwave curries...bbef, chicken, what a God'send that was when i was trying to grab...
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Mytummyhurts: It's easy once you 'experiment' on your own. Get some gluten-free soy sauce and make yourself some stir fry with chicken, beef or vegetables. You can't muck it up. Same goes for curry sauces...gluten-free of course, do what you'd with the stir fry stuff but instead of gluten-free soy sauce, use gluten-free curry sauce, from Pataks or Sharwoods...
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hehe...knew it! How many times have you been offered a cookie...then people go..."Oh sorry..." And then they make that 'screwed up face' like they've offended you...that's my favourite. Most people are used to my dietary requirements nowadays so it's no big deal. Scotia
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Check out Liv n Well, River Road in Richmond, BC. It's a gluten-free wholesaler based in Richmond. You can buy gluten-free flour and gluten-free food, there in bulk (packaged and sealed, of course). Bread mixes, soups, gluten-free bread crumbs, cookies, cake mixes, pasta mixes etc. Also, in vancouver check out the 'Natural' foods section in our local...
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ARCHIVED Number Of People On The Board
scotia replied to jaimek's topic in Board/Forum Technical Help
Hi Guys, yes you're right...it takes time once you find this wonderful website to pluck up the courage to post...unless, like some of us, you're fond of the 'sound' of your own voice, or like seeing yourself in print I believe a lot of people come into browse and pick up info based on our own experiences and take it away to see how it helps make their... -
OK, let's hear them... I know you're out there, with your hilarious, personal stories of the wonderful world of being a Celiac. Here's one which i don't mind sharing with you, even if it could be construed as embarassing ( for me)...bet you read on now!!! But hey, life is what you make of it right? I'm driving home, and the 'urge' hits...oh noooooooooooh...
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Thanks Ian, I used to post on the site, but it's been years since I have visited. I'll check in from time to time, to try and help people in their 'struggle' with celiac disease. Have a good one. Scotia.