jmengert

I've made the carrot cake on Pamela's website (pamelasproducts.com) a few times and really like it. I use two to three jars of baby food jarred carrots in place of shredded carrots. I find this makes the cake more moist. I then make cream cheese frosting for it. I don't have a "real" recipe for the frosting; I tend to be a "little of this and a little of that" kind of baker. However, if you want to make this cake, Allrecipes.com has several cream cheese frosting recipes (I love that site!). I also add a bit of cinnamon to my frosting for this cake to go along with the carrot cake flavor.

The cake isn't exceptionally large, so if you have a small gathering, it would work perfectly.

You're welcome--I didn't want anyone else to waste their money like I have. I've been using the regular mascara with no problems, and last I ordered that (2-3 months ago) it was gluten free, so hopefully that one hasn't changed. I was so excited to try the new stuff, too. They have another new mascara, too, that was out of stock. I wonder if that one has wheat, too....

So I've been buying all Bare Escentuals make-up because it is all *supposed* to be gluten free. Well, I just ordered the new Big Tease Mascara, and I received it today, and it has both hydrolyzed wheat protein and hydrolyzed wheat starch.

Ugh.

Just wanted to warn everyone. Keep an eye out on those ingredients--darn it! I was so excited about this mascara!

That's great to hear from everyone; thanks for your feedback.

I had heard that it had bleach in it and could stain items; another cream I used did that and bleached my pillowcase from where my head slept on it at night--weird.

I think I'll give it a try! Thanks again, everyone!

Well, I did have my hair highlighted last summer, and the dye/toner had wheat protein in it. This is coming from a person literally never eats out and worries about CC constantly, so doing this was a *huge* leap of faith for me. And I was fine--I told my hairdresser the situation, and I kept my mouth firmly shut as she rinsed out the dye in case any splashed up in my face when she rinsed my hair. When I washed my hair at home afterward, I did the same thing and was very careful. I never got sick, and I'm micro-sensitive.

However, as nervous as it all made me, I don't know if I would do it again, but I know it's possible to do it safely.

I use Clairol Nice and Easy, which reads gluten-free according to the ingredients, and I've used it 4 or 5 times without problems.

I used Garnier Nutrisse last time and really liked it, and it reads gluten free, too.

Hi, all--I'm one of the "lucky" people who has developed adult acne. I've tried several things, to no avail, and I don't want to go to a dermatologist yet. So I emailed Proactiv about being gluten-free, and they said there is no gluten in their products.

Has anyone used this? Does it work? Is it worth spending money on it? I'm hoping it'll work!

I use the GNC Solo-day multivitamin. According to the GNC website, it is both gluten and soy free (and perhaps dairy free, too--I can't remember). I've been using it for about 6 months now and really like it. And it's pretty cheap--about $5-6 a bottle.

I use this mix often, but I've found success making it in a loaf pan, rather than in a muffin pan. I cook it for about 25-30 minutes this way, and it comes out great. Maybe that will work better for you.

I use the new Dove Energy Glow tanning lotion. Dove clearly lists gluten, and there are no gluten ingredients in this lotion. I've heard it's similar to the Jergen's (it's gradual and builds up to a tan), so you might like it. It has two tones, too: fair and medium.

I love knowing exactly (or almost exactly) what is in my food since I read labels *all* the time.

I love that I save money by not eating out, which leaves me more money for shopping for clothes

Hi--welcome to the board!

For toothpaste, I use Crest, which is gluten free, as is Colgate.

For shampoo, I alternate between Dove (which will clearly list any gluten ingredients) and Garnier Fructis (which is gluten free). I use Garnier for hairspray, too. Neutrogena also will send you a list of gluten free products, and I've used their shampoos in the past, too.

For face and hand lotion, I use Dove and Neutrogena, but read the face lotions for Dove carefully, as some contain oats.

For makeup, I use Bare Escentuals, as all of their makeup is gluten free.

Hope this helps, and if you have any questions, feel free to email me!

Hi, all--I haven't painted my fingernails since going gluten-free for fear of ingesting flaking off nail polish. So, I emailed OPI in *December* and just heard back (only took them 4 months!). Below is their response for those interested:

The following OPI products contain hydrolyzed wheat protein, which will have traces of gluten:

Original Nail Envy

Matte Nail Envy

Nail Envy, Dry & Brittle

Nail Envy, Sensitive & Peeling

Nail Envy, Soft & Thin

At this time, all other OPI products are free of wheat, barley, rye, or oat extracts, and should therefore contain no gluten.

Modified food starch is one of those things that we have to check on. In the US, though, most often times it is made from corn, but we should check on it just in case.

I use Argo with no problems, and what I like about it is that it says "gluten free" on the box, so I trust it.

I hope you find the source of your hidden gluten.

I was very excited when I read this thread, as someone who is gluten-free, soy free, and dairy limited. I emailed the company about it being gluten-free, and below is their (brief) response:

All natural gluten free--no artifical ingredients

Yea for us! Just thought I'd share the info!

I second Badger Balm--great stuff! You can get it at Whole Foods, Wegman's, or other health food stores.

I can empathize with your situation. I am 5'5 and got down to 95 pounds. I was so afraid to eat anything because everything made me feel bad. Even after going gluten-free, I had awful nausea and stomach problems for awhile. I didn't begin to gain weight back for about 6-8 months, unfortunately (though I gained back about 5 to 8 pounds initially). I'm now finally back to my pre-Celiac days' weight, but it's taken me a year and a half to get here. However, my intestines were really damaged and my body still feels like it's healing. So, give it some time--you will eventually gain weight back.

In the meantime, it's all about "good" fats--peanut butter, Ensure, olive oil, pure butter. I also began eating more cakes and cookies to gain weight back. I figured I had been ill for so long that it was time to indulge If you're still feeling ill, though, eat simply: pure fruits and veggies, potatoes, fish, and chicken. Then, on to the good stuff

Hang in there--it will get better, but it may take some time. Good luck!

That's awesome!

Honestly, I've never had anything from Kinnikinnick that I didn't like (though the blueberry muffins weren't as great as I had hoped). However, before going soy-free, I *loved* their donuts--all of the varieties. They are rather heavy, though, if you don't mind that. The cinnamon rolls are also quite good (I add my own cream cheese to them, as they aren't heavily frosted), and my favorite of their breads is the italian bread. The brownies are good, as are the chocolate chip cookies. Have fun shopping!

I'm also lactose intolerant, and I drink Lactaid milk frequently without problems. I also emailed them and confirmed it was gluten-free.

I'm not sure about the Lactaid pill. I used it pre-gluten-free without problems, but I had to take twice the recommended dose for it to "work"--but again, that was all pre-gluten-free.

Good luck!

There are three brands that I alternate between, as I get bored easily

Dove will list any wheat, oats, barley, or rye, and I currently use their advanced color care shampoo and conditioner--bonus: it smells great, too.

Garnier Fructis shampoos and conditioners are gluten-free, and they work well.

Last, Neutrogena has a triple moisture shampoo and conditioner I use, as I have dry hair. They also have other gluten-free shampoos and conditioners, which they provide on their gluten-free list, and the list is posted somewhere on this board (I remember seeing it not too long ago). They are also quick to get back to you if you email them.

Hope this helps!

If you can find the Cause You're Special brand of cake mixes, they are wonderful. I just made the lemon cake with lemon cream cheese frosting for some friends who I had over for dinner, and they couldn't tell the difference. Very, very good (too good, as I finished the cake in two days!)

I have awful allergies, even having to use allergy shots for awhile, and Zyrtec is the only med that has worked for me. I was on it all last spring/summer/fall, and I never had a reaction to it. The gluten free drugs website said it was gluten free, as did one other site I examined (I don't remember what it was now), and I never had a reaction to it--and I'm extremely sensitive to gluten. However, when I get my next prescription filled for it (which will be soon, as I can already feel that pollen coming!), I'm going to call the manufacturer. If you hear back from them, I'd love to hear what they say.

Hope this helps!

I have eaten it when I first was diagnosed. I'm not going to lie to you--it's not very good, especially when you compare it to Tinkyada. However, it's alright if there's nothing else available (and there wasn't for me when I was first diagnosed), but it does not heat up very well or hold up very well. If you can find Tinkyada, I highly recommend that instead.

Hi, Jen--No, I've never had a problem with Lactaid, but I've been lactose intolerant my entire life and have been drinking it since I was a child. If it's not a dairy/casein allergy that you're experiencing, then I'm not sure what to suggest. Maybe other people have some ideas....I hope you figure it out!