LauraTX

There are gluten-free rice krispies!  They are made with brown rice so they have a slightly different flavor, but pretty much the same.  I want to say they are in a tan colored box, I see them at most stores I go to.

You can also start a new thread, Irishheart and the other moderators usually try to read through everything.  This will give her a heads up to look.  You can go to whichever category fits your question, and then click "Start new topic" on the upper right.  That will get you more personalized answers that can help.

Generally with body products, a label read will let you know if it is gluten-free or not.  If that came out inconclusive.... you contacted the company and they haven't contacted you back?  I would buy something else that is more friendly towards the gluten-free consumer.

All their gluten-free items are labeled as such, and many people here are huge fans of them, especially the bars.  I haven't heard anything contrary to them being safe.  And all their stuff is darn tasty if I may add so myself.  

I am a Celiac who doesn't drink.  I was never a big drinker, I just view it as unnecessary to me having a good time.  So I designated drive people when drinking is involved.  If we go to a bar, I get soda... if we are at a restaurant, I get something nice and talk the drinkers into paying for it.  But that is not a frequent happening, maybe once or twice a year.  If you are a recovering alcoholic who purposefully avoids tempting situations, then that is another thing.  But since you have not indicated that, I agree with GFLover/Colleen in that it should not be limiting of what you do.  I will go out to a nice restaurant that already has a wine glass at each spot, and when they ask what you want to drink give them your order and say "We won't be having any alcohol tonight"  to save them the spiel.  

I do avoid situations where there are rowdy crazy drunk people and/or there is drug use, because those are things I don't feel comfortable being around.  So, I like rock music, but don't go to the concerts.  I also have terrible asthma and can't hang out anywhere people are smoking, but with many laws nowadays there are few places that applies to.  But there are plenty of other things to do.  All of the ideas listed above are good ones.  I like to have people over to my house and just hang out, we have a single male friend and I like to make him a good home-cooked meal every so often since his family is far away.  You can volunteer, too... just pick something in an area you enjoy.

I didn't know they carried my brand of facial products...or that I have my own brand. Lol (that would be my real name)

You should send them a letter asking for free stuff because of your name, haha

"From his perspective, Fasano says, goals that remain are discovering a "safety net" treatment, a complement to a gluten-free diet for people who inadvertently are exposed, and to find a way to prevent the disorder."

 

Should we band together and buy the man a cape? Green, the color of our ribbon... right?

Yes!!

If anyone is looking for an enriched gluten-free flour, King Arthur Flour has their gluten-free flour blend and their gluten-free All Purpose Baking Mix (I use it like self rising flour), their page is here:  Open Original Shared Link  Click the product, then buy online, and "read the label".   Their bread mix is also enriched.  If you want things to change, the best way to vote is with your money.  However, it is each person's responsibility to take charge of their own health.  If they don't do that, forcing gluten-free food makers to enrich their product isn't going to save them.  

It very well could be eczema, and it is possible you had a DH issue before going gluten-free, but as you said, you wouldn't be able to tell now without ingesting gluten.  With any skin rash, scratching it can introduce bacteria into the open wound, and cause an infection.  It would be a good idea to figure out a way to reduce the amount you scratch it.  Daytime you can do consciously, but at night time, you may want to find some kind of stocking cap that covers the area, as odd as that sounds.  But particularly with eczema, scratching and irritating it is the worst thing to do.  I have eczema and it seems every year I get it in a new place, but as long as I take care of it and don't let it get irritated, it will go away after a few months.  Especially in my teenage years I would ignore it, scratch it, and not do anything for it, and it just stays there and gets worse.

Taking a look at your hair products is also a good idea, they could possibly be irritating the spot as well.

Sadly, the convenience foods are just going to be pricey, so the solution is to either make your own or reduce your consumption.  For the chicken, I like to grill extra chicken breasts and I cut them up and freeze them, they freeze well, just make sure to not overdo it when you reheat.  Lately I have been out and about a lot, so I have started bringing little packs of baby carrots instead of granola bars.  They are more filling, waaay cheaper, and last at room temp very well.  For pizza, making your own is definitely the way to go if you can.  Once you find a crust mix or ingredients you like, you can usually find bulk packs online for slightly cheaper.  If you don't want to make your own crusts, there are some premade pizza crusts you can buy which saves a little.

Cookies also freeze very well.  You can bake them first or freeze the dough.  Do that and it is at least a 50% savings over buying cookies.  Muffins and such freeze well, too.  Just find a good gluten-free all purpose flour blend (I use King Arthur Flour but there are lots of good ones) instead of buying a mix and that saves as well.  Buying gluten-free flour in large quantities helps on the cost, too.

When I was first diagnosed, I had been a stouffers lasagna and takeout kind of person, so I basically also had to learn how to cook, plan meals, and all that.  I think making the first transition to totally gluten-free is most important, but over time I highly recommend checking out food blogs and stuff, and honing your culinary skills one meal at a time.  I started with things I couldn't get at restaurants any longer, and over a year and a half later I am pretty much a pro home cook.  I don't even like eating out anymore because I cook it better at home, haha.  So just take it one step at a time, and you'll get to an easier place.  And every once in a while when you just want that quick, fattening frozen pizza, and that is okay, too.

I happen to agree with Peter on this one.  But I think the worry has nothing to do with gluten.  That stretches into the realm of unreasonable worry.  I do not wash produce because I am paranoid that it has gluten smeared all over the surface but because of bacteria and germs. There are people out there who I wouldn't let touch the door handle on my car, let alone the food I eat.  Many people have handled melons on their route to the food store and it makes sense to wash them before cutting from a germy viewpoint only. But if you think you can take a gluten hit from unwashed melons.........put the order in for the plastic bubble soon! 

Just to clarify, I was talking about germs, not gluten- I didn't mention that anywhere in my post.  The links I provided give information on proper washing of produce to prevent transmission of pathogens.  All produce should be washed before preparation or consumption.

I agree with Adalaide here.  There actually are some companies who supplement gluten-free baked goods and flours already, so if you are concerned about that, you can buy from them.  Off the top of my head, you can buy fortified gluten-free bread that is amazingly good from Gluten Free Creations in Arizona.  Enriched baked goods are not a replacement for a proper balanced diet, and if someone is getting most of their sustenance from gluten-free baked goods, that is another problem in itself.

I use the peanut comparison, too.  I will start busting into science talk and it usually makes people look confused and walk away.  LOL

Glad you have an appointment soon.  

You should be able to look up the phone number to the Unos there, and give them a ring.

I was following this topic when it started, since I have been wondering about the handling of store cut produce.

Out of curiousity I called Meijer, which is a major super store chain in my area, and found out that they cut the produce on site at each store (not the distribution center) and they have a designated area in the produce department where there are no gluten containing products and it is not near the bakery (no flour dust in the air).

The only thing I wasn't thrilled about is when I asked if they wash the produce before cutting it, she said they do wash the berries, but most of the other produce like melons and pineapple are just cut up without washing the exterior first. That's not something I feel comfortable eating myself, I wash all my produce before eating or slicing it, but my husband has a strong digestive system and couldn't care less about that and loves to eat the store bought pineapple, etc.

Kenlove - Thanks for the pineapple suggestions. My hubs is crazy for pineapple, so I just ordered him some Sugarloaf pineapple for a special birthday treat. It should be here on Wednesday and I can't wait to try it. The Maui Gold site says they carry it at Costco, so I'm hoping to find that locally to try too.

HavaneseMom, when you eat melons or pineapples, do you eat the exterior? I think most people don't. If it is a part you cut off and discard, I would not be concerned if it had not been washed.

You actually do need to wash the outside of melons.  When you slice a melon, the knife passes material from the skin area onto the cut surface, which goes into your mouth. 

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Havanesemom, I would send some info back to corporate asking them to change their practices.  Gross.

Gimme!

Yep, just mix it all up, and make sure to store it airtight.  

I thought you were gonna say you asked that girl out and she jumped into your arms and told you to marry her!  LOLOL...but a gluten-free support group is just as good!

I am a big fan of beans and rice.  You can add meat in there, too, but you don't need as much of it.  

That is great to hear you got some conclusive answers.

For me, I cannot get over the fact that they have gluten on the outside.  If I don't have access to a gluten-free toaster, I will just microwave my bread.  Not ideal, but I can deal with it.

Looks like she is saying it contains barley and oats.  Nerium really is a giant scam, doesn't surprise me at all they are mislabeling things.

Individual servings of anything are going to be expensive.  They sell tiny plastic containers with snap on lids, I am sure some of those would be suitable for nut butters.  

Mellow Mushroom is good, I keep wanting to try  California Pizza Kitchen but it is quite a drive.  

I would run far away from that restaurant.  Run.  Run fast.