Rae

Thank guys for you responses....geez i forgot about popcorn- thats a good idea! I also just bought Food For Life sprouted corn tortillas today...also some biscuit-like crackers that has a sweet taste...so thanks for the suggestions,,,sometimes i just get bored of food

hey everyone

Im posting because i need some ideas for new snacks. I have a mid-morning snack and an afternoon snack. Usually i will have a piece of fruit, rice bar (like a granola bar), or turkey and crackers. I am so0o0 bored of this. I cannot eat nuts, chocolate, or yogurt, so those snack ideas are out. What else can i have? Is there any gluten-free products that makes quick&tasty snacks on the go (since i work with children and cannot sit down to have a luxury snack) Any tips, comments, or advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

I never had a problem at Outback Steakhouse.....they have a nice selection: chicken, fish, shrimp, steak and ribs,,,,plus desserts...the service is really nice and accomadating

Hey everyone,,,,just wanted to share my new snack I have just discovered . They are called Healthy Delite and can be found in stores like Mrs. Greens, Stew Leonards,,,but i buy them online at www.yummydelights.com. Healthy delite are chips that are baked from real vegetables that are dehydrated. They also have apple chips. They have mixed veggies in a bag or jar, sweet potato, red onions, carrots, celery, taro, ect. The only bad thing is they are a little expensive , Price:$1.59 a bag, and about $4 a jar. I bought like 30 bags and it cost like 50something once shipping was included, but it was at my house in 5 days. So they are really good and healthy for you too. Check out yummydelights website,,,and also www.healthydelite.com to learn more about their products. They are now producing bags that say gluten-free right on the bag! They are yummy . let me know what you guys think if you are going to purchase them.

Hi Nicole,,,

Sorry your son going through this, especially at such a young age. I was first diagnosed with IBS, then later on gluten intolerance (biopsy was neg for celiac but blood says yes) Still on the gluten-free diet, i go through stomach problems. I get bouts of constipation, bloating & distention almost everyday, some days still black circle around my eyes....i dont have any great advice,,,but perhaps a different diet...there is one for ibs,,,,my doctor told me that there is really nothing people with ibs can do except see what foods are related to this triggers/symptoms...and you son is too young for ibs meds...i hope your son finds relief soon.

products from lays & quakers

Yes, Risotteria is very good! There pizza is so close to the real thing. I also love babycakes, its a bakery. I usually go to lunch at risotterias and go to babycakes for dessert- they are not too far away from each other.

Hey guys

Yup,,,i got glutened. Got coffe and by accident took my moms flavored coffe and drank it...i thought it was my new almond milk that gave it that fantastic flavor, but no it was that gluten. So now i am sick and need tips on how to get better sooner. It is my 21st bday on monday and I am going out but i want to feel good. I have two days to get deglutenized...any suggestion would be appreciated,,plus this weekend i have to finish my thesis...so i need quick relief. thanks for your support. renee

Yeah guys,,,I love onions- but they bloat up my stomach,,,same with garlic. As for the poo,, I see spinach, red peppers, corn- yes my poo is very colorful. These convos are great- to know I can talk about poo with people I never met before...the world is great!

-renee

Hey all, wrote to Chili's asking about their menu and if they cater to celiacs and they wrote back:

Thank you for contacting Chili's for information on menu items that would be suitable for

your dietary needs.

At Chili's, a top priority is always the health and safety of our guests. As part of this

ongoing commitment, we provide the most current allergen menu information available

from our food suppliers to help our guests with food allergies and/or sensitivities make

informed food selections.

Based on the most current ingredient statements available from our food suppliers and

their stated absence of wheat, rye, oats and barley within these items, our corporate

dietitian has compiled the list below of suggested menu options at Chili's for individuals

who are allergic to wheat and/or are gluten intolerant. We hope that you will find this list

helpful during your next visit to our restaurant. Because this list expires on a

MONTHLY basis, please be sure to contact us for an updated version.

On your next visit to Chili's, please speak with the manager about your dietary

restrictions to ensure that your meal is carefully prepared with your needs in mind.

However, please be aware that during normal kitchen operations involving shared

cooking and preparation areas, including common fry oil, there is a possibility that food

items will come into contact with wheat and/or gluten. In addition, due to the

commingling of food items within our fryers, we recommend that individuals with

dietary allergies avoid all fried food menu offerings.

Should you have any additional concerns or inquiries regarding our menu items, please

do not hesitate to ask. We hope that you are able to choose a meal to your liking

and look forward to serving you soon.

SUGGESTED MENU OPTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH ALLERGIES AND GLUTEN INTOLERANT

DIETS – MARCH 2006:

*FRIED FOOD ITEMS ARE NOT PREPARED IN A DEDICATED FRYER AND COULD PICK-UP GLUTEN FROM OTHER

ITEMS.

Soups:

? Baked Potato Soup

Salads: Select dressings from the "Salad Dressings" list below only.

? Dinner House Salad – Order without Croutons.

? Dinner Caesar Salad – Order without Croutons.

Salad Dressings:

? Caesar

? Honey-Lime

? Honey Mustard

? Lo-Fat or Citrus Balsamic Vinaigrette

? Thousand Island

Sides: Includes Kid's Pepper Pals and Guiltless Grill options.

? Rice

? Kettle Black or Mashed Beans with Pico de Gallo

? Mashed Potatoes – Order without Gravy

? Corn on the Cob

? Steamed Veggies or Broccoli

Burgers: Omit French Fries. *Select sides from the "Sides" list above.

? Bacon or Old Timer Burger with or without Cheese – Order without the Bun.

? Mushroom Swiss Burger – Order without the Bun and Fajita Onions.

? Peppercorn Burger – Order without the Bun, Blue Cheese Dressing, and Blossom Strings (Peppercorn

spice is okay).

Guiltless Grill: Select sides from the "Sides" list above only.

? Guiltless Grill Salmon

Grilled Entrees: Select sides from the "Sides" list above only.

? Grilled Salmon with Garlic & Herb Butter

? Baby Back Ribs – Order without Cinnamon Apples and French Fries.

Steaks: Request dry-grilled (omit butters, oils, sauces). Select side items from the

"Sides" list above only.

? Flamed-grilled or Cajun Ribeye, Classic Sirloin, or NY Strip – Order without Garlic

Toast, Savory Steak Butter and Herb Au Jus Sauce.

? Honey BBQ Sirloin – Order without Garlic Toast (BBQ sauce is okay).

Extras:

? Pico de Gallo

? Salsa

? Corn Tortillas (warmed)

? Marinara Sauce

? BBQ Sauce

? Guacamole

Desserts:

? Chocolate Shake with Sprinkles (ask the manager if this item is prepared in a

dedicated mixer)

Pepper Pals Kids: Omit French Fries. Select side items from the "Sides" list above only.

? Little Big Mouth Burger – Order without the Bun.

? Rib Basket only

I am definately a fruity drinker But i was wondering if all fruit juices are gluten free...like tropicana, dole, ocean spray, etc. I havent drank since being diagnosed, but my birthday is coming up and I am due for a drink. Is it safe to drink in bars? Thanks guys

hey skurtz

I have Pacific Almond Vanilla milk in front of me. The ingredients consists of: Almond Base (filtered water, almonds), brown rice sweeteners (filitered water, brown rice), natural flavors, tricalcium phosphate, sea salt, ginger, guar gum, xanthan gum, carrageenan, carob bean gum, riboflavin, vitamin A palmitate, vitamin D2. Pacifics foods # 503-692-9666

Hope this helps

I tried enjoy life's chocolate kisses that is gluten-free, dairy-free, casein free, soy free, egg free, nut free and still reacted to the chocolate. So my guess is that I am intolerant to chocolate or maybe cocoa- sad but true. Maybe your is a soy intolrance, try enjoy life's chocolate kisses- i got them from Mrs. Greens.

Hate to be a bother, but can you send me the list too.

rdambrosio33@aol.com

thanks

  chrissy said:

anyone have a suggestion as to a good gluten free baking recipe for me to start out with----something that is more likely to work out for a first-time gluten free baker? i hate to discourage myself right off the bat with a baking failure.LOL!! i have "the gluten free gourmet bakes bread" and "the gluten free gourmet cooks fast and healthy" and my sister loaned me "gluten free 101".

christine

Hey Christine,

Just made brownies using Gluten Free Pantry Chocolate truffle brownie mix and it was easy and delicious! Taste like the real thing. I actually made my family pillsbury and gluten-free brownies and asked them to taste both to see if they can tell the difference and they couldnt! Gluten free pantry baking mixes can be ordered online or you can buy them in whole foods, Mrs. Greens, or my stop-n-stop even had the mixes. They are eazy to make and delicious. Heard the ch/chip mix is good too.hope you try -n- enjoy

You have to try their chocolate dipped donuts- if you like chocolate. They taste like the real thing. I love them although I do have a low tolerance for chocolate products. Also the montana chocolate chip cookies are yummy- the best ch/chip cookies I tasted so far- and I tried a lot The bread products are also the best out there. Hope you enjjoy

  kathy1 said:

Twizzlers have gluten in them???

Yes i think "wheat flour" to keep them from sticking.

  MACE said:

I'm sure some or most of you have come to this crossroad, so I have some questions:

1. Have you had any side effects on Zelnorm?

2. Do you know if you depend on this drug to go the bathroom, does it make it worse when you go off of the pill?

3. Is it like every other laxitive that eventually, you need to "up" the dose?

4. If you haven't taken it, and had the option to, why didn't you?

5. If you do take it, do you think it helps? Are there any bad aspects of it that you have noticed?

6. Anything else you might want to add about this drug?

Thanks guys! Even though I'm going to the suposed expert of Celiac Disease, I know I can always depend on this forum to give me honest, helpful and "real" answers, more than any doctor.

1. I been taking Zelnorm for a few months and did not run into any side effects. The one day I do take it, my stomch feels a little bloated and once in a while i might get diarrehia, but I feel its worth it.

2. This question is hard. I took it for a few months and then i stopped. A few weeks later I was constipated, so I went back on. I have now been on Zelnorm for about 5 mo, but there still are times where I get constipation "episodes".

3. Actually I "down" the dose. I was taking it 3x a week, then I went to 2x a week, and now I take it only once a week and it seems to help me throughout the week.

4. The reason I got off of it for a little bit bc I was scared bc it is a new drug. And on the directions it says to only take it for 2-4 months (i think) and my doc has me taking for much longer than that- so I am a little skeptical about it

The first time you take Zelnorm beaware bc you might have diarrehia for the first 3/4 x you take it. Dont get scared b/c it will go away (your body needs to get used to it) and you will take normal bowel movements several times that day.

My advice is to take the pill on a day where you can be home, like a sunday.

hope this helps-renee

Hello,

I take Zelnorm and it has helped my constipation. I only take it once a week (6mg) because taking it everyday was too much for my stomach. I would suggest that you talk to your doctor for his advice and proper dosage (because it is different for everybody and has different kinds of effects). Also I am not sure if it would be bad to take with your history of stomach sx. But it is worth bringing it up to your doc

Yeah they are pretty good, but better when heated up. My favorite product from Kinnikinnick is the chocolate dipped donuts- they tatse soooo real. Also the montana ch/chip cookies have been the best cookies I have tried. So I would recommend these products to anyone

Just wanted a site someone gave me

Open Original Shared Link

its pretty long tho and it also contains name brand stuff thats gluten free... so if u want me to post it here or send it to you in an email just let me know and I will send it.... it helps out alot!

Hello Every one

Well, New Years is coming up, and I haven't had any alcohol since my diagnose. I have a few questions and would appreciate it if you guys can help out. Is all wine gluten free? (if not can suggest some that are) How about rum and vodkas? One of my favorite drinks is Malibu Bay Breeze (yes i am a fruity drinker) which contains Malibu® coconut rum, cranberry juice, & pineapple juice. Would that drink be considered gluten-free? Also, are fruit juices gluten-free? Sorry for all the questions, but new years is coming soon and I just want to prepare.

Has anyone had reactions to alcoholic drinks, not because of gluten issues, but because their stomachs were too sensitive. Thanks for all your support - renee

Didnt try their graham crackers, but I did try their ch/chip cookies. There were ok- better when you put it in the oven and bake. Hope that they are good. let us know! -renee