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  1. lotusgem
    Oh, I love the name! Clever! And the only thing lame is me, for not seeing it. Now go have some tuna. Paula
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    I'm so glad that this topic was brought up, as it gave me pause the last time I washed an apple and pulled off that little sticker, wondering if its adhesive contained gluten. It is certainly logical, given all that we have to consider, to be concerned. I never lick envelopes or stamps, so why would a fruit sticker be any less suspect? Because it is on...
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    Nisla, thanks for the warning about Old El Paso! I have some of their tostada shells in the pantry right now, and I could have sworn that they were o.k. I see that they are made by General Mills, so absolutely, they would make lots of gluten-containing products. I haven't had a reaction from them or the taco shells, but maybe like Quaker Oats, they are...
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    Hi Skar. Bloating used to be a big problem for me too before going gluten-free ten months ago, but it's a non-factor now. I'm 5' 8, 115 lbs. and for some reason, it took me forever to realize that it was unusual for me to be the only one who had to unbutton her pants when sitting down to a meal. Duh. My favorite outfit to wear when going to dine was...
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    Dear 12th one, I got this off of the starkist.com website. Yummmm, tuna. You will find yourself doing lots of research online as well as making phone calls. If you go to a site and can find nothing about the gluten status of a product, go to their "contact" information. They often will have FAQs (frequently asked questions) where you, with any luck...
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    Hi Michelle, how about some condiments to spice up your gluten-free cooking? If you're in Utah, I'm guessing that you can probably find Western Family products. They have gluten-free soy sauce and dijon mustard. (Unless there are sesame seeds under "spices", which I doubt, these are fine.) Frank's Red Hot cayenne pepper sauce is a great substitute...
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    Tiffany, it certainly sounds like you have a well rounded culinary repertoire! I'm happy to hear that the amaranth is good stuff, but I will have to wait for its "exotic" status to change before being able to use it. We have an excellent, progressive food co-op in Boise, an hour's drive from our house. It would be the most likely supplier in the state...
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    Tiffany, I have The Allergy self-help Cookbook too; a friend bought it for me. Overall, it has some great recipes, but the area of greatest interest for me, would be the baking section which I find to be frustrating and unusable unless I were to make substitutions. The reason being is that she relies very heavily upon amaranth flour and oats. Amaranth...
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    Hi! Don't be discouraged! We just have to do things a little bit differently than most folks. Stay with us on the board and you will learn much that can make the transition to a gluten-free diet and lifestyle easier. There are some very well informed people here, and we all share our experiences, opinions and advice. I've looked at a lot of gluten-free...
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    I just wanted to be a voice of encouragement as far as going gluten-free and casein-free. It is a very doable diet, and is what I must use, not because of autism, but because of Celiac and casein allergy. There are so many good foods to eat, and we are fortunate enough to have access to them, unlike multitudes who go hungry in the rest of the world. I...
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    Dear Donna, I giggled when I read your post! My mom is an Alabamian, but my brothers and I were all born and raised in L.A. California. She always has made corn bread like you do, but wouldn't agree that you can "get away with a little flour". Oh, no! She has a haughty contempt for corn bread made with flour and sugar, disdainfully declaring it to be...
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    Michelle, there was another post about fingernails in which I asked the same question. The others had been talking about vertical ridges and cracks, but what's going on with you sounds like what I've had, but mostly in my childhood. I really haven't been bothered with it much in recent years, but as a kid, my thumbnails looked like they had waves. They...
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    Right on, guys! If someone is concerned about his health and is seriously committed to following the diet to the letter, then the attitude that "everyone cheats" is not helpful in the least. I suppose that she is playing to the human weakness in us all, but in so doing, she is overlooking our potential strength! I also have never cheated or even been tempted...
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    Well, thank you for MORE interesting replies! Barbara, you answered another question that had been running through my mind, which is, do doctors take you at your word when you inform them that you are having a gluten reaction. I suppose that the response is different with each doctor, but since the medical profession in the U.S. seems to be largely ignorant...
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    Hi Michelle, I was a vegan for years; that's the way I cooked for the whole family. It has only been nine months that I've known that I had celiac. Actually, I think that being vegan helped me to figure out eventually, that I couldn't tolerate gluten. Almost every vegetarian book extols the virtues of whole wheat products. It was very frustrating, not...
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    Thank you, everybody! I just had no idea. Good advice, Donna, on looking after the kids. That would be so scary for them, both to have to see mom go away in an ambulance and then for them to be taken out of the family setting! Well, I hope that none of you has need of the emergency room again. Take care. Paula
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    So are you guys saying that there is a connection between B-12 deficiency and anxiety disorders? I have had major difficulty with depression and anxiety throughout most of my life. It's gotten much better in recent years, but I totally hear you, Beezlebubble! I hate it when someone sneaks up on me "for fun" to surprise me. I am soooo easily startled and...
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    Hi Lisa Ann, sorry, but I didn't see your post until today. I recently spoke with the people at Centrum to find out about their vitamins. Since I have trouble swallowing pills, I wanted to use one of their chewable formulas. They told me that all of their vitamins are gluten-free EXCEPT Centrum Silver Chewables. It is a new product, and at this time...
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    This question goes out to those of you who have accidentally ingested gluten and have then made a trip to the emergency room because of extreme pain. I've read this scenario numerous times on the message board, yet, it only just occurred to me to wonder what, if any, treatment is administered at the hospital. Can they actually do anything for someone in...
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    Dear Sabrina, I'll bet that the cream of rice would work best for halva because of its subtle flavor. Buckwheat would make a fine cereal, but in my opinion, is a bit strong for that dish. I've never tried quinoa, so can't comment on that. One of the best desserts I've ever had was halva served at an Eid celebration at some Muslim friends of mine. The...
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    Organic, gluten-free kittens! I love it! Bet they're "free range" too...most cats are. Well, glad to know that I'm not missing out on TOO much with the crackers. That's tough when you can't have dairy either, but if it turns out that you have to avoid it AND gluten, it's doable. Just a bit more of a challenge. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you....
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    Oh, Heck! I can't have the crackers after all, because they are not dairy-free! Alas... Paula
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    Thanks, Richard and Jen. I'll have to give those Nut Thins a try. I didn't realize how good I'd become at tuning out ads, because there it is, an ad for the darned things! I guess it would be pretty sad if they weren't safe, considering they are being advertised on Celiac.com! Jen, is that a kitten salad pictured in your posts? I showed it to my husband...
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    Well, before I found out that I had Celiac, I knew that I was allergic to casein. Back in those days, I would occasionally cheat, and the last time that I did, is easy to remember because I got Sooooo sick! I had gone to a 40th birthday party for one of my huband's co-workers and it was at a Mexican restaurant. I had a tostada that was absolutely loaded...
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    I read this thread immediately after reading an e-mail response that I received from Blue Diamond about their products. They mentioned the Nut Thins as containing no added gluten, but being produced in a facility that also processes wheat, so I had already written them off as probably unsafe. I don't eat things that I know were produced on shared equipment...
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