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ARCHIVED When You Don't Get Glutened
aeraen replied to Pegleg84's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
I travel frequently, and must admit the only time I've had no issues is when I brought and ate my own food. However, I don't live too far from Chicago, and my husband and I like to visit at least once a year. I'll be taking your restaurant list with me the next time I go. -
It seems that pumping ourselves full of drugs to allow us to tolerate gluten is a bit like injecting everyone with a substance to make them glow so we can find them in the dark... rather then just turning on a light. We found a very simple solution... don't eat gluten. Why do we need drugs in our systems?
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ARCHIVED Special Meals On Planes?
aeraen replied to Nikki2777's topic in Traveling with Celiac Disease
Few domestic airlines even offer actual meals anymore, and those that do usually offer a limited selection, and no longer cater to special diets because the possibility of waste if the flight is delayed, canceled or you are reaccomodated on an alternate flight or airline. But, call your airline just to make sure. The reservations agent should be able to... -
I'm glad you followed up w/ an explanation, Karen. You had me scared for a moment.
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First of all, let me congratulate you for your achievement. Remember, you did it for you, not your parents, so enjoy it for yourself. Now, for the scolding (gentle and loving, I promise!). If the real issues have nothing or little to do with your celiac, please don't use celiac as an excuse. Part of the issues we gluten-sensitives have with the general...
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ARCHIVED What Do You Say? How Do I Explain Celiac?
aeraen replied to mamaupupup's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
Consider yourself lucky that you have friends that ask YOU, rather than talk about it among themselves. They are giving you the opportunity to educate them, rather than gossiping behind your back. Thank them for that, next time you talk. It will open their minds and keep you from appearing defensive in their eyes. I love the explanations offered by... -
Believe me, it gets better and easier once you've gotten used to it. There are pages and pages in these forums of inexpensive ways to make your own food. The only thing you can't replicate gluten free is convenience. It will take you time to make your own food, but it doesn't have to be spendy. First of all, if it is affecting your job performance...
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ARCHIVED Food For Flight/airports?
aeraen replied to granolagal's topic in Traveling with Celiac Disease
While you can not count on every agent being so accommodating, I have found that I was allowed to bring my hummus or chicken salad in my carry on by letting the TSA agent know that I was on a special diet, and can't eat the food on board. I have also had luck bringing cut up fruit apples and carrots, sliced cheese and rice crackers. Like MrsVJW, I... -
ARCHIVED Glutened At My Own Birthday Party
aeraen replied to shelleylyn's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
I'm sorry your birthday was a flop, but I'm glad that you took it as a lesson, and turned the lemons into lemon cake. I think Yolo said it best... we have to take responsibility for our own health and always make sure we have what we need to eat with us. In fact, if I didn't already have several long-standing celiac members in my extended family,... -
There are lots of ways you can substitute potatoes in your everyday meals. I slip cubed turnips in soups and stews and my kids (who would hurl at the thought of eating turnips) have never noticed the difference. I also like to "lace" my twice baked potatoes w/ mashed cauliflower. Can't use the cauliflower entirely, but I use about mix about half and...
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ARCHIVED What's For Breakfast Today?
aeraen replied to GlutenFreeManna's topic in Gluten-Free Recipes & Cooking Tips
I had my usual Cinnabun on a Spoon, made with my brown rice cereal. I eat this 5 out of 7 mornings a week, and never tire of it (really, who gets tired of Cinnabuns??). I just posted a long post in the recipe forum, with instructions to make your own hot, brown rice cereal, followed with how to make Cinnabun on a Spoon with it. -
Home made Hot Brown Rice Cereal and Cinnabun on a Spoon I hope its ok to post my "make it yourself" recipe here, since I don't really have it posted anywhere else to link it to, but I've always wanted to share it. It's for hot, brown rice cereal with the look and texture of oatmeal. For those who miss hot oatmeal on a cold morning, this will make you...
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ARCHIVED Does Anyone Buy Their gluten-free Products Over The Internet?
aeraen replied to Macbre's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
I'm very, very lucky, and don't have to. Not only do I have a huge grocery store within walking distance of my house that has an entire gluten-free aisle, but I also have a huge Asian grocery store within 5 miles, that carries all sorts of flours, rice, sweet rice, tapioca starch, potato starch, plus rice crackers and other foods that are naturally gluten... -
ARCHIVED Yeah, But Yours Wasn't Real
aeraen replied to Kimbalou's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
When I read the thread title, I immediately thought that they were referring to your celiac as not being real. THAT would have riled me up. However, if they were simply commenting on your lunch, I think you have been given enough good responses above, especially the one about the calories not being real, either. Personally, I might have responded "Oh...
