Jump to content

tarnalberry

Advanced Members
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    8,591

  • Joined

  • Last visited

  • Days Won

    13

 Content Type 

Profiles

Forums

Events

Blogs

Latest Celiac Disease News & Research:

Everything posted by tarnalberry

  1. tarnalberry
    Start simply. Stick to naturally gluten-free foods that you already eat, and don't worry too much about replacing old favorites yet. Produce and meats (without any modifications to them) are naturally gluten-free, and healthy, for your body as it adjusts to the diet and heals.
  2. tarnalberry
    has anyone found any dairy-free starter? i've found yogurt starter at the store, but it's always a milk base.
  3. tarnalberry
    hehehe... actually, I'm all in favor of scooping on oodles of stuff - but the healthy stuff. I'll make hummus or salsa and have lots of "dip" with a few chips, because the "dip" in this case is far more nutritious than the corn chips that may be carrying it. :-) It's an easy way to eat three tasty tomatoes with only one serving of corn chips. :-) Of...
  4. tarnalberry
    The dizziness associated with my migraines is the main thing that makes it so disruptive in my life. Driving is simply not an option when you're that disoriented! I hope an ENT can help you find out what the problem is, lisa.
  5. tarnalberry
    The same advice stands for general eating on a very limited budget as for eating gluten-free on a very limited budget - buy foods that are unprocessed, naturally gluten-free, and pack high nutrition and satiety into a low price. Beans are a good one for this - buy bulk, dry beans, soak them yourself overnight, and use them in soups, burritos, casseroles...
  6. tarnalberry
    my source of information for that one is pubmed. if you do an oats and celiac search, you'll find journal articles that cover the research in the area. many of them did not find a problem, at low levels, in general, but there is a common theme to most of the studies that says "a few dropped out due to symptoms" or "except a few who showed damage on a biopsy...
  7. tarnalberry
    Quinioa is gluten free. That doesn't mean that there wasn't cross contamination in the ingredients, or in the production, or that there was something else that made you sick (in that product, or something else you ate). But quinoa itself is gluten-free. What were the other ingredients in the bar?
  8. tarnalberry
    You're tests weren't negative - entirely. The antigliandin IgG was positive. Don't dismiss that one test because of the others; it's still telling you something important. Given that the tTg's were negative, it may be telling you that you DO have a delayed reaction (intolerance) to gluten - or at the very least, wheat - but that you are not yet developing...
  9. tarnalberry
    They cannot guarantee zero gluten because you can't test down to the atom. These words have legal significance, and the legal significance is convoluted and crazy at times. Given the cost of production equipement, items do not get their own production lines - and resources are pooled whenever possible. There are standards for line cleaning which are designed...
  10. tarnalberry
    AGA IgA means anti-gliandin antibody, immunoglobin A - it's the subtype of antibody produced against gliandin, the protein in wheat. A total IgA should be done as well, to determine if you are chronically IgA deficient in general, in which case, a low AGA IgA wouldn't tell you anything.
  11. tarnalberry
    For me, these can be symptoms of gluten - but usually only the first day. More often, that is a sign of a migraine for me. If you find you are also light sensitive, that may be the issue. (Though you don't have to have light-sensitivity for that to be the case.)
  12. tarnalberry
    Lol... us purists would say, then, that the cheap stuff isn't actually balsamic vinegar at all. (the italians wouldn't let them call it that either. ;-) )
  13. tarnalberry
    Well... A number of people here may disagree with me, but if it's a problem you've had for a while, I would encourage you to see a doctor about it. Especially given the other issues you've mentioned. Ordinarily, a simple oral yeast infection is treated - by Western medicine - with "topical" antifungals. (Oral steroids for asthma patients can encourage...
  14. tarnalberry
    The baked apples are just peeled, sliced apples, tossed with lemon juice (oh, two teaspoons or so per apple, maybe a bit less as you get a lot of apples), water (let's say 2 tablespoons per apple), brown sugar (oh, a tablespoon per apple, maybe a bit less depending on your tastes), cornstarch (uh... I don't know... one tablespoon per cup of water used - more...
  15. tarnalberry
    Of course they test below detectable limits for gliandin - if they're uncontaminated, they wouldn't have any wheat protein in it. IF they are truely uncontaminated, the issue isn't contamination - it's the oats itself. It's frustrating that they are saying these are "SAFE" because it's not the whole story. I fully support those who want to try them giving...
  16. tarnalberry
    if it's calling for butter in the recipe, you can usually sub oil (I've always seen oil, though, not butter, in the recipe). if it's calling for milk, you can sub a milk substitute (or even juice or water). obviously, the mix that has casein in it will be right out, but pancakes are pretty easy to make gluten-free, once you figure out what flours you like...
  17. tarnalberry
    That's fabulous! Thanks to them! :-)
  18. tarnalberry
    My husband says, in response to your last two questions, "It doesn't affect my life at all, and it doesn't bother me." I said, "But I don't make the pancakes you like any more," He said, "Yeah, I make them." I asked, "So it doesn't bother you in restaurants, to have me asking lots of questions?" He replied, "It's not my favorite thing, but clearly I have...
  19. tarnalberry
    I believe they are gluten-free, but I used pomegranate juice from Trader Joe's.
  20. tarnalberry
    The spinach is really just going to be spinach, sauteed in a bit of oil (very little, my FIL is on the Ornish diet), with slivered carrots and crushed garlic. I'd cook the carrots and garlic in the oil before adding in the spinach, since they need longer to cook, of course. Not much of a recipe. I think the stuffing recipe is on my "As Promised, A Few...
  21. tarnalberry
    It is commonly a symptom of a oral yeast infection, thrush.
  22. tarnalberry
    It's not "jelled" like jelly (as in translucent), but is a jam-like consistency. And it really doesn't add to the headaches in the cooking, as long as you have an extra burner, 'cause really, all you need to do, it stir every once in a while when you pass by. Other than that, it sits there for an hour, after you take 90 seconds to fill it up. :-) But making...
  23. tarnalberry
    Depends on the restaurant... Sometimes, no. Balsamic *can* be made with caramel coloring (then it's not balsamico any more, but balsamic vinegar - slight differences), and caramel coloring *can* be made with gluten. It doesn't happen often, but it can happen. Additionally, additives may be added to vinaigrettes to get them to be a bit "creamy" or "thicker...
  24. tarnalberry
    It may take a while to find replacements that are palatable to kids, and it may also take them a while to "forget" the taste of wheat. Be patient, and experiment!
  25. tarnalberry
    Well... what's "not alot"? Can you have a tuna taco (canned tuna, avocado, salsa, and a corn tortilla)? There aren't a lot of carbs in that, and it's very balanced so that your insulin response will be steady. What about making your own muffins with nut and soy flours? Or pancakes with nut flours? Two rice cakes, with peanut butter...
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

NOTICE: This site places This site places cookies on your device (Cookie settings). on your device. Continued use is acceptance of our Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.