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    On a trip to Malaysia and Singapore I pigged out on mangosteen. Not for health reasons, but because I love the taste of the fruit. I found out the hard way that there are no toilets in the jungle..... cleaned me out real good!
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    Good timing of this question. I was going to ask the same thing. Tonight I was looking at "After Eight" chocolates. The label says glucose syrup which wouldn't flag anything for me. However, the Japanese label (I live in Japan) translates it as "mizuame" which is a sweetener BUT they say what it was derived from and it says wheat. I put them back. Then I...
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    I love EOS lip balms. I have found them at Costco where there is a set of 6 (I think) different flavors. Eos makes hand cream too which is also gluten free.
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    Problem with Japanese chocolates is that I find them "waxy." Maybe soy lecithin? I just ordered some chocolate from the US. Not as convenient as popping in to a store to get some but that may be a good thing. I did notice last week I was extremely exhausted. I took a nap every day. Since I quit the chocolate a few days ago I have been fine! I haven't...
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    Since going gluten free almost 3 years ago I have relied on Lindt 85% chocolate bars as my go to chocolate (I live in Japan so limited choices). The allergens have always been listed as "may contain: soy, nuts, milk". Not a problem for me. Last night I went to buy some (I stock up!) and I noticed the label looked different. I read it and sure enough, the...
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    Gluten is EVERYWHERE in Japan. It is extremely hard to avoid especially if you are eating out. I have lived in Japan 20+ years and the last 3 have been gluten free. I never eat out. There is only one sushi place that I go to and that is with my own gluten-free soy sauce.
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    I've returned from my trip. The flight attendants asked me if I ordered a gluten free meal. That was the terminology they used. At any rate, I ate the fruit and the yogurt and what I brought on the plane. The "main dish" was some sort of fish in sauce. No way was I going to touch that! Both flights I brought way more food than I needed. No problems with airport...
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    When I went gluten-free I struggled with what to eat. Then on the forum here I read about Paleo and Mark's Daily Apple. It wasn't until I started eating that way that I started to feel better. I eat all whole foods that I prepare myself. Any sweets (except for chocolate) I make myself. Any baked goods I make myself. Nothing processed other than the raw ingredients...
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    I LOVE Stash and their decaf Earl Gray. If the tea you are drinking is too bitter you might have the water too hot or leave the bag in too long. Genmaichai is brown rice tea and is fine. BUT do not buy mugi-cha. Mugi is wheat.
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    I am booked on a Japan Airlines flight from Tokyo to LAX in a few days. I called to book gluten free meal. I have no intention of eating whatever they provide, but I figured I'd rather have gluten-free sitting in front of me than a gluten meal. Anyway, JAL doesn't offer gluten free. They have a "low gluten" meal. I told the agent that was ridiculous. Of course...
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    I have completely given up on wearing color on my lips because whenever I pick up a tube of something the ingredient list is overwhelming. Does anyone have a go to brand that is gluten-free that I can find in any drug store or dept. store? I will be in So. California soon to shop.
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    Have you tried argan oil? It is pure oil and can make your hair very soft and smooth. Key is to get the right amount. I put just a drop or two on my palms then rub it into my hands then onto my hair. If you get too much you'll end up very greasy looking!
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    I have an app on my iphone for cards. It has a pull down menu and you can choose a various languages. It's called gluten-free Restaurant Cards. Swedish is on there.
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    My husband is as good as your 8 year old! I did as mentioned above and got my own peanut butter and put my name on the top of the jar so he knows not to use it! Basically, anything that I fear could be contaminated I make my own and label it. You could also get your own cutting boards and things that you use only. AND try to teach your daughter how to clean...
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    I second the eat more fat comment above. I was always hungry until I added more fat. Eggs cooked in butter with a couple of pieces of bacon for breakfast make me stuffed whereas a piece of "toast" left me starving an hour later.
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    I have a bag of this flour that I need to use. What I don't have is xanthan gum. Most recipes call for it. I am craving a pizza! Does anyone know of a pizza crust recipe I could use with this flour but no xanthan gum???? Thanks!
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    Oats don't contain gluten. Oats are often manufactured on shared equipment but the oat itself doesn't contain gluten. So the company was right in telling you their product is gluten free. You might have a reaction to oats but it isn't from any gluten "in" oats since there is no gluten in oats.
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    Thanks for the idea. I am heading to the US soon and I am dreading dealing with food away from home. Having something I can heat up and eat will be much easier! I have had Amy's soups in the past but that was before I was gluten-free.
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    I'm thankful that I have nothing more serious. I can't eat gluten. Yes, it is inconvenient but THAT IS IT. I have friends with breast cancer, MS, rhumatoid arthritis.... compared to what they are going through, I am so lucky!
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    I have never had anything "bad" from Elena's Pantry. The thin mint Girl Scout cookies were devine! Open Original Shared Link
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    I live in Japan and, sorry to say, I never eat out. My only exception is one sushi restaurant where I bring my own gluten-free soy sauce. People have no clue about gluten free and most people don't know what is in what. Soy sauce or wheat seem to pop up in everything. Either that, or things are made in factories with wheat....
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    My situation is sort of opposite of yours. I live in Japan and have only been to the US once since going gluten free. I found it very stressful! One thing I did was make sure my hotels all had a fridge and a microwave or access to a microwave. Here in Japan silicone steamers are very popular. In the steamer (put it in the microwave) you can cook eggs, veggies...
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    I am laughing a little as I read your post because it is as if I wrote it myself! The only difference is that I have an oven . I also live overseas. I also have NO access to gluten free packaged foods. In fact, I am sitting in a hotel right now on a weekend trip with my mini portable kitchen with me! So, I get all that you wrote. I have been gluten free...
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    I happened to see this article on the Mark's Daily Apple site. Maybe it will help: Open Original Shared Link
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    Here in Japan we have a company that makes chocolate covered potato chips. I have been eating them for years (not daily!) The salt, chocolate, crunch combo is fantastic. No chocolate covered bacon, though... might have to make some myself! I haven't had the Japanese chips since going gluten free. I hope someone imports the Lay's!
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