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  1. scarlett77
    Odd, I have heard that Unilever is one of the better manufacturers to deal with. I personally use Head & Shoulders and I know that Garnier has a list somewhere of which products they have that are safe. I use bare minerals makeup which is safe. Covergirl is very good about labeling and you should be able to find safe products to use. I use DHC Deep Cleansing...
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    So just as I thought...my son probably also has a secondary sensitivity/allergy to wheat. Not that it means much since our household is gluten free anyway, but it doesn't hurt to actually know.
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    I'm wondering how many of you who have a confirmed Celiac diagnosis that have also had a RAST allergy test that included wheat. I understand that Celiac is NOT an allergy, but I am wondering if a Celiac person would always test positive on a RAST for wheat or if a wheat reaction is a SECONDARY actual allergy? Does that make any sense? I'm curious because...
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    First off take a deep breath! My quickest go to meal isn't a casserole it is nachos. All it takes is a can or two of beans (my sons prefer black beans), some shredded monterey jack cheese, corn tortilla chips (I use Mission or Costco's Kirkland brand if I don't have time to make my own chips), and some salsa or avocado. Heat the bean on the stove with a little...
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    Honestly, I would have called and asked because they have ALWAYS put labels on mine and I would be highly suspicious if the labels were missing. Like you I wouldn't have trusted the non-labeled ones. I don't think you can tell the difference between gluten-free Singapore Street Noodles and the regular ones with gluten. I know the Mongolian beef is the same...
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    When I was 7 or 8 I broke out in hives really bad and after seeing an allergist and going through the whole battery of tests found out I was allergic to lemons, pollen, dust, and some plants and trees (particularly varieties of pine trees). I took daily prescription medication until the age of about 18yrs. Since then I no longer have a lemon allergy, and...
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    I agree... I would start off with pretty basic naturally gluten free foods. Fruit, veggies, meat, rice, beans, etc. I have heard that some people actually need to do an elimination diet first because Celiacs are very prone to have other sensitivities too. That may be something to consider. Also did they check your iron and thyroid?
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    Honestly I try not to worry unless there really is something to worry about. My Celiac son is noticeably small for his age and quite honestly he was wearing 12-18 months from about 18 months all the way until about 28 months. He has a tiny waist so 18 months will still fit him around the waist on some styles, but will be way too short. Be went off the charts...
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    I agree that Tocopheryl/ol and any product containing Vitamin E needs to be researched as it could be sourced from wheat. What I usually do is ask the manufacturer if their source is synthetic or natural. If natural, then ask if it comes from a wheat source. I have found that most wipe products use synthetic sources for Vitamin E which is safe. Since...
  10. scarlett77
    Sounds familiar. My 2yo was below 3% at the time of his diagnosis which was just before his 2nd birthday. He's on the charts between 5-10% now (he'll be 3 in November). Since going gluten-free he has grown 3 shoe sizes and 2 clothing sizes. He is still very small for his age, but what he lacks in size he makes up for in brains. My youngest recently started...
  11. scarlett77
    I was advised by our pediatric GI doc that we should introduce gluten to our youngest between the ages of 7-9months. According to her that is the window of opportunity and when they are least likely to "trigger" or develop sensitivity. Now she is a great doctor, but I took that with a grain of salt because there is so many theories and no concrete evidence...
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    IMHO there are certain topicals like detergents, lotions, shampoos, makeup, etc. that are incredibly easy to ingest. I prefer to err on the side of caution to make sure that stuff is gluten free. For example in the bath, when rinsing water will run down my son's face with traces of shampoo and quite possibly over his mouth. If he licks his lips or tries to...
  13. scarlett77
    I have a friend in FL who had a positive experience when she went and recommended that I try it. We haven't been yet, but that is because we prefer to avoid restaurants with 2 toddlers. Our OG is always incredibly packed (over an hour wait even on weekdays) so it is way easier to just make pasta at home. I'd rather go to PF Changs anyway. Mongolian beef...
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    Regardless of reform or not "unnecessary" tests are an issue even now. At 9 months our pediatrician and I decided that we would run a RAST test in addition to checking iron levels of my youngest son. Normally the iron check isn't done until 12 months and the RAST isn't done unless there is a reason. Well our reason was because my older son (his full biological...
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    After searching a bit I finally found a phone# for them (fyi-Whitney's is a division of Steuben Foods). I spoke with the receptionist and she referred me to sales where I left a message. I received a phone call back from a very nice lady (after about 2 hours) and she said that they are in the process of getting the product officially tested but that currently...
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    Yes, I agree Pamela's is pretty pricey...thank you for the tip on Domata. I may have to try that.
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    How funny...I was just at Costco yesterday! They have a bunch of gluten-free items and it is awesome when you can find gluten-free stuff in bulk!!! My typical finds: Rice gluten-free chicken broth Shredded pork Sweet baby Rays BBQ sauce tortilla chips various cheese fruit milk eggs m&m's pesto nuts popcorn rotisserie chicken hot dogs...
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    Bob's Red Mill general all purpose uses a lot of bean flours so watch out as using it may induce gas. I have a terrible time with it. I use Pamela's pancake and baking mix for just about everything. It has xanthan gum in it already so it is an easy to grab replacement for a lot of recipes. It does have tiny almond bits in it so the texture may bother some...
  19. scarlett77
    I found some very convenient yogurt smoothies at Costco yesterday made by Whitney's (Yo on the Go). The comany's page sucks and I do intend on trying to contact them, but I was hoping that someone on here may have experience or feedback on this company and/or their products? My boys love yogurt but will only drink it. So I thought this would be perfect for...
  20. scarlett77
    Nice! Thanks I will definitely try the dry mix because I do like the flavor and texture. My 2yo son is the only one in our household currently officially diagnosed Celiac but our household is gluten-free. I suspect hubby has it but he never got tested. We just figured we might as well ALL go gluten-free so at least we all eat the came and not worry about...
  21. scarlett77
    Man...now I want to try the dry mix. We've had the rolls, pizza, and breadsticks. My sons LOVE the rolls but the pizza and breadsticks were a little disappointing. The pizza was way tiny... but tiny. The breadsticks were good but they are so thin that my young boys didn't like them as much because they were harder to eat. My hubby would LOVE it if I could...
  22. scarlett77
    I honestly haven't made one either and am kind of scared to try...but I have used pre-made gluten free pie shells sold at Whole Foods. Tasted great to me! They are in the freezer section and they are actually Whole Foods house brand.
  23. scarlett77
    CoverGirl will clearly list when ingredients on their labels and are very forthcoming about which products are safe/unsafe if you ask them. Neutragena is also pretty open. For face makeup I use Bare Minerals. Other than that I pretty much stick with CG & Neutragena. I don't use Loreal or Mabelline products in general. I don't usually like their formulations...
  24. scarlett77
    I have had terrible car sickness issues ALL my life. It does start to pop up around 2 or 3 so this is the age when you will see it. I don't think it has anything to do with gluten, although it certainly could be possible that he may be sensitive to some other ingredient commonly found in gluten-free foods. There should be no harm in feeding him gluten-free...
  25. scarlett77
    Typical breakfasts: Chex, yogurt, Vann's gluten-free waffles, Udi's toast with butter, muffins, or leftover homemade pancakes...usually any of these accompanied by some fruit. Lunches: nachos (even better when you make your own chips!), grilled cheese (on Udi's), salami & cheese, mac & cheese w/ chili, or leftovers. The kids prefer fruit with their...
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