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  1. mmaccartney
    I don't find the source (the seller of organic products)to be that reliable edited-they don't sell organic products, that was incorrect! , BUT here is a supporting article from the US Food and Drug Administration Open Original Shared Link So what does this mean?? Wouldn't the new food labeling laws require some disclosure...somewhere?? if the wax was...
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    No peanuts in my home! We use Soynut butter from I.M. Healthy it is gluten-free, CF, egg and nut free! Open Original Shared Link We use that with the peanut butter cookie mix from The Cravings Place Open Original Shared Link Yum!
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    well now, how would you know unless you made the drugs your self, or knew the person that did? gluten is used as a binder in many pharmaceutical drugs, so any "street drugs" in a pill or powder form would be questionable. Powders (such as cocaine, some speeds, crystal LSD) are "cut" to increase the quantity, and hence the profit. If you don't know what...
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    I got one on a Continental flight from Newark to Europe. It was strawberries, oranges, apples, and I think it had blueberries on it, but don't quote me. I got some funny looks when they brought me 2 fruit plates in a row instead of a salad and then main course, BUT i did not get sick..
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    I would bring my own food, and order a Fruit Plate, if they have it to avoid CC and other issues. I've never flown Air India, perhaps it won't be an issue for you. The last thing you want to do is get sick on an airplane...trust me!
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    I've been gluten-free for 10 months now, and I've just noticed that I'm starting to bloat out after almost every meal......at first I thought I was finally gaining some weight, but no such luck the scale doesn't lie!!! ...noone will think I'm pregnant though....I did have a dream I was pregnant when I was a child... sorry, no advice though....just...
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    When I saw this at Open Original Shared Link I recalled the thread on Peeps, and all the interest. The recipe requires a lot of dairy, but perhaps someone can modify it. enjoy... Chocolate and Peeps Pie 1 1/2 cups graham crackers, crushed 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 full packages of Peeps, 30 Peeps...
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    I'm in the dark too! ????
  9. mmaccartney
    Well, I'll chime in and say that I (and my family) LOVE soymilk. We drink it every day, use it in all baked items, I use Silk French Vanilla in my coffee almost daily. my sons drink chocolate soy milk constantly. But hey, I'm the guy that likes to eat onions like apples! limes and lemons too!! To each their own! Enjoy the Dari free, I'll...
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    Wow, call me skeptical! I agree that the presentation of the website is not professional, and makes me further skeptical. She states that I disagree with this, isn't prevention of infection the primary reason we get vaccinations?? The flu vaccine is administered to prevent infection. The polio vaccine is administered to prefent infection of polio...
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    Being extra sensitive, what does "gluten free" labeling mean to me? Even if a company tests their products, they can only state that it does not contain any detectable amounts of gluten. There can still be amounts of gluten in the "gluten free" foods that is detectable by our bodies! Do some searching on peoples reactions to "gluten free" labeled products...
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    Are you sure there wasn't something else that caused the reaction, perhaps CC or another ingredient?? Sodium Lactate is not usually milk based. Both my children ingest food containing sodium lactate without any reaction.. In the UK, Sodium Lactate is defined as =================================== Sodium salt of lactic acid (E270), a natural acid produced...
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    You dairy tolerant people kill me!! What I would give to eat a salad topped with Kraft Buttermilk Ranch dressing. The closest I can come is Hidden valley ranch produces a Kosher ranch dressing powder mix (Check the ethnic aisles at the supermarket), and I mix that with soymilk, and soy sour cream. It's not the best tasting, but it cures the need for...
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    I've been exploring this myself. I am pursuing a formal diagnosis from an MD. Why? I believe that Celiac disease (and my associated arthritis) qualify as a disability under the americans with disabilities act. A formal dx would give me protection under that act. Now, if you are looking for more answers for your own peace of mind, I'll give you the advice...
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    The important part of the brunch is the socialization, go for that, but bring your own food!!! They should waive the $22 fee if you aren't going to eat! But thats me! I'm super sensitive. I always bring my own food to all events.
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    The Anti-Gliadin IgG test being positive is an indicator for celiac disease. It can also be an indicator of other (dont ask what, I don't know!) conditions as well. the IgG test is very sensitive, meaning it results in few false negative/positive results, however it is not very specific, meaning it could be positive for many conditions, not just celiac. ...
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    Man, what a bummer! I hope you are feeling better this morning, though it may take longer. Do you really want to try another gluten challenge....? Question: Are you milk reactions that simliar to your gluten reactions?? Mine are simliar, but milk does not give me the severe abdominal pain, and arthritis flare ups (for days) that...
  18. mmaccartney
    On a gluten and dairy free diet, I do feel better. I can't say that I feel great, nor can I say that I feel good everyday. I still live with pain every day from my arthritis, and my gut seems to be tempermental nowadays. I am pretty darn sure I'm not getting any CC as I make 99% of my foods from whole ingredients...very little processed foods and no restaurants...
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    This I gotta try! I love orange and chocolate together....I have a mix from Cherrybrook kitchens at home that I will try with OJ instead of Soymilk next time!!! Thanks! Happy B-Day!!!!
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    Get out your frosting eating spoon!! There may be more, but for these I know that they are gluten and dairy free. Pillsbury "Creamy Supreme" Frosting Vanilla - UPC: 51500 76080 Chocolate - UPC: 51500-76050 Pillsbury tells me that they are gluten and dairy free. I cannot recall if they are on dedicated lines or not, but for such a common flavor...
  21. mmaccartney
    I got so depressed when I found out I was casein intolerant. I had been on a df diet for some time, as I knew milk was causing me a problem (food diary told me so!). I was truly hoping I was lactose intolerant due to intestinal damage, and was holding out hope that I could have things like blue cheese, chedder cheese, ANY cheese!! Ice creams, cream cheese...
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    What kind of tater tots are you having? Ore-Ida makes tater tots, and the ingredients list doesn't suggest anything bad in it, however they do not appear on their official gluten free list so I have always avoided them. If you are near a Giant Eagle, I eat their tater tots all the time and haven't had a problem...yet!
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    Thought I'd post again! My artihritis usually flares up with glutening, however lately it's been coming back bad. Not sure if it is the changes in weather as spring is coming, I know I haven't been glutened! Today, and for the past few days my hips have been bad, my lower back has been quite painful. My hands, wrists and arms are much worse then normal...
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    The intestinal biopsy can only rule IN celiac. If the test comes back negative, it is a useless test as it can provide a high rate of false negatives (like me!). My heart goes out to you, having a young one that sick for that long is heart wrenching, and it sounds like you have had a particularly rough time with it. It seems that she has had a very...
  25. mmaccartney
    Be nice! I have to read labels 2 3, sometimes 4 times at the stores!! Try Silk Soymilk if you can have soy, its a great dairy substitute. Even before going df I found it to be better tasting!
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