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  1. NatureChick
    Thanks for the links. I have seen various definitions and descriptions of the term leaky gut depending on the context in which it is being discussed, some of them based on solid science, others wild conjecture, which is why it is a term that I try to avoid using simply to avoid muddying an issue. In science, the term hypothesis means an educated guess based...
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    Apologies. When I first did my research into opiod peptides in gluten years ago, I didn't realize that anyone had made claims that gluten had the same effects as heroin in the brain. I should have clarified when I made my first comment that just because they fit into the same receptors, doesn't mean the opiod peptides in wheat have the same effects as heroin...
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    I personally don't care for the pressure that seems to be placed on people to get tested, and then retested to check progress because a certain percentage of that is always going to be doctors finding ways to make money. But I do understand that there are societal pressures. But if I were in your shoes, I'd skip the gluten challenge for now and hope that...
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    Gluten is addictive so you could be experiencing the feel good from that. It is an opiod peptide that fits into the same receptors in the brain as heroin, which is why, celiac or not, going gluten free has withdrawal symptoms.
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    It sounds as if you have been doing a little mini-experiment on yourself to see what your reactions might be. Unfortunately, there really isn't a way to do an armchair diagnosis. • Bloating and fullness could be celiac, but can be a reaction to lots of different things. • Rash - can't see the picture, but rashes can also be a symptom of an allergic or ...
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    Poorly-researched article, mixing up gluten allergies with Celiac and then claiming that gluten-containing foods are the source of many vitamins when in fact, wheat flour is simply fortified. Unenriched wheat flour contains a little bit of iron and not much else.
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    I'm curious to know from anyone who has tried both if cornstarch is similar to potato starch when used as a thickener. I've only experimented with potato and not corn. Does it impart flavor, does it clump more or less than flours, etc.?
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    Thanks for the heads up on Malitol. I don't normally run into these products in the places I shop or in the types of foods that I buy, but I got hit by Xylitol when my favorite gelatin brand went out of business and the store replaced it. Horrible nightmares and insomnia so I ended up throwing away the rest. Looks as if I'll have to do more research in order...
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    This post totally gives me hope that in the future, I'll be able to eat out again. So glad to hear that you had a success!
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    I don't know anything about Scotomas, but aside from investigating the foods high in fructans, have you considered that the seasonality of the problem could be related to having more sunlight exposure in the summer? Have you tried to limit your light exposure with the use of hats and darker/bigger sunglasses?
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    So sorry to hear that you're feeling lousy but good to hear that you're not eating the cat's food. I haven't had a pet since going gluten free so I don't have any personal experience with how much contamination pet food can add to your home. I'll admit that I occasionally worry about what the long-term effects of gluten damage might be because I went...
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    bluelove, How about recipes that substitute applesauce for sweeteners? I've also heard of coconut sugar but don't know much about it. And if it is a mild fructose intolerance that you're dealing with rather than the full-on genetic intolerance that means you can't digest it at all, you may be able to substitute just some of the sugar in a recipe with...
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    SoLacey, VERY glad to hear that the BF is starting to get it. I think that he's just falling prey to human nature to not want to be told something, but to learn it for themselves, and something about the group allowed him to switch into that mode. Great job on finding a way to get through to him!!!
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    Enjoy Life Baked Chewy Bars are my favorite for flavor even before you get into the other reasons why someone might choose them. They are my go-to bar to carry with me when I leave the house. No Artificial Ingredients Non-GMO Ingredients Low Fat Certified Gluten-Free cRc Pareve Free of the 8 Common Allergens Vegan Open Original Shared Link
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    Sucralose is commonly known by the brand name Splenda - nasty stuff made in a lab. It is low in calories because the body doesn't recognize it as being food so most of it goes right through you. But what does get digested is recognized by the body as being toxic and gets stored in fat cells. So it could still make you gain fat despite being low in calories...
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    Here is an idea for you to help manage your family's desire for junk food. If you can't beat them, perhaps you can join them in some small way. I know this varies from place to place, but many of the protein/snack bars you can find in a gas-station convenience store may be gluten free. Brands: Quest, Luna, Think Thin, Kind. I'm not sure if all of the...
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    I have never made mac and cheese from scratch but I use potato starch to thicken my gravies and sauces. I prefer it to flours because it doesn't impart any flavor so you don't have to cook it in order for it to be done, just add enough to get to the thickness you want and serve. But you do have to use less of it than flours so adding slowly helps to avoid...
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    CahunChic. I totally agree on skipping supplements for vitamin D because they tend to do very little compared to the side effects or damage they can cause. Sun is really the best way to get D levels back up again. One tip for that. The "good" rays from the sun do get blocked by our atmosphere so you get the most of them if you expose your skin at high...
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    I'd do some more research into fructose intolerance and hope that you simply have a mild intolerance vs. not being able to digest it at all. If you just had a mild intolerance, then you may be able to consume smaller portions if balanced out with glucose and protein. I avoid all artificial sweeteners like the plague because all of them are toxic to us to...
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    Ditto on the iron but I'd make sure they check B12 as well. But I'd get a full panel that includes about two dozen vitamins and minerals. Here is an official list of the deficiencies common in celiac. Open Original Shared Link But before you get more tests, get the printed copy of the tests you have already had. Just testing vitamin D would be pretty...
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    Just tried making a fake pizza last night using a gluten-free tortilla as the crust. It certainly wasn't pizza as I remember it but it was super easy, and the tortilla wasn't so bad because I really don't like gluten-free bread of any type. Because it was thin, I didn't notice the flavor so much. The best part was that it only took about 10 minutes from...
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    First, apologies for stating the obvious if any of this information seems rudimentary to you. But here are the basics as they relate to the burping portion of your question. Burping can definitely be the result of a change in diet. As the bacteria that make up our gut flora do their job in aiding in digestion, they release gases. Some happen quickly and...
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    Sugar: Though sugar of any sort doesn't help anyone, I'd probably just do low sugar for now rather than try to eliminate all of it and go gluten free at the same time. Though trying gluten-free foods is one way of lessening the ways in which you feel deprived early on, long-term, you'll probably end up cooking more foods for yourself from scratch so the...
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    The only time I avoid social gatherings because of food is when I don't have the time to prepare something to eat ahead of time, for instance, if I don't get enough notice. Otherwise, I have to be honest with myself and recognize that I choose not to go simply because I don't want to, and the food issues are just an excuse. Sometimes that is a good thing...
  25. NatureChick
    Egg salad (can put on crackers if sandwiches get old), pasta or quinoa salad, green salad, nuts, yoghurt, cut fruit, guacamole or hummus and chips, popcorn, apple sauce (I'm thinking of the single-serve containers), granola/cereal bars. Edit: And a huge congratulations on the job!
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