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  1. RiceGuy
    I've been playing around with the ratios of these and other flours. Thing is, I don't use potato, dairy, eggs, yeast or sugar, so any of those might benefit the texture and I won't know about it. I haven't tried cornstarch yet, which is also common in gluten-free breads. Sorghum and millet seem pretty interchangeable from what I've found, though the texture...
  2. RiceGuy
    Thing is, this isn't a sore. It's an obvious blood blister, and I actually never got them before going gluten-free. Plus, none of the things that do it contain gluten. The reaction is strikingly fast too - like if I eat a crispy biscuit, the blister(s) can start forming with the very first bite! However, if the biscuit is soft, nothing happens at all If...
  3. RiceGuy
    I haven't looked for pre-made mixes, but I've been using various flours such as sorghum and millet with results comparable to those I've obtained with rice flours. Besides the usual tapioca, corn, soy, etc, here's a few kinds of gluten-free flours you might want to try: Almond Flour/Meal Amaranth Flour Buckwheat Flour Coconut Flour Flaxseed Meal Garbanzo...
  4. RiceGuy
    Hold on here! gfp is AGREEING with you! Please do not take offense. The comment gfp made was to express a common belief, not his own. And that believing in something which most people do not shouldn't place that person in such opposition with the majority as to be labeled unkindly. Is this correct gfp? <EDIT> heh...seems we posted simultaneously...
  5. RiceGuy
    Let's do some math: Rice from the US has an average of 0.26 ug/g of arsenic. Rice from India has an average of 0.05 ug/g of arsenic. The percentage of inorganic arsenic in the US rice is 42%, or about 0.1 ug/g. So it doesn't even matter that the percentage of inorganic arsenic in rice from India is higher, at 81%, because the amount of inorganic arsenic...
  6. RiceGuy
    I don't know if there's a relation to vitamin deficiency, but if it was a common symptom I'd think it would be documented someplace by now. I didn't get these blisters before going gluten-free. Though I can't currently eat nightshades, if I had the meal you describe, it wouldn't give me any blisters. Potatoes that aren't crunchy (and likely salted) wouldn...
  7. RiceGuy
    The cheese example reminds me of the fact that margarine has been overly regulated or even illegal in various places around the world. In many places, it was illegal to sell margarine with coloring added. And it seems this is still true in Quebec, Canada: Open Original Shared Link Here are some interesting articles: Open Original Shared Link Open Original...
  8. RiceGuy
    WOW! I thought I was the only one! I searched high and low for an answer, but found nothing. I'm figuring it's pretty darn rare. Anyway, I get them when I eat certain foods, and they appear right while I'm eating, like in minutes. Mostly on the inside of my cheeks. Usually it's one, but sometimes two or more, though they tend to be smaller. Typical size...
  9. RiceGuy
    As ravenwoodglass mentioned, the B12 should be sublingual. The methylcobalamin type is the one to get, just make sure it's gluten-free. Your B-complex isn't going to be as effective for the B12. Another thing which helped me with some of the issues you've mentioned is magnesium, so I'd highly recommend that too. A powder or liquid form will be better absorbed...
  10. RiceGuy
    Yes, after I started taking a sublingual methylcobalamin (vitamin B12), my nails slowly got better. They had become very thin for awhile.
  11. RiceGuy
    Besides the obvious stuff like brown rice, ground flaxseed, etc, here are a few good sources of fiber: Popcorn Green peas Millet (the flour is great for baking too) Teff as a cereal or flour for baking Kasha (roasted buckwheat) as a hot cereal or in place of grain Use coconut flour or shredded coconut in baking Use guar gum instead of xanthan gum in...
  12. RiceGuy
    If you haven't already, try a different cable.
  13. RiceGuy
    Sounds like you aren't the only one in your family that should try the gluten-free diet. I honestly don't understand why people are so hesitant to try it. It's not like you'd be giving up anything all that important, nor are gluten-filled foods irreplaceable. Sure, gluten isn't the easiest thing to avoid, but a gluten-free diet sure beats all the pain and...
  14. RiceGuy
    I believe it is dangerous for us to use laxatives considering the compromised digestive system. Laxatives tend to cause nutrient loss, which is obviously not good for anyone. It might help if you list the kinds of foods you eat. Perhaps there is something to which you are intolerant, or something missing from the diet, such as fiber.
  15. RiceGuy
    I used to get severe migraines, but thankfully no more. Have you been on a 100% gluten-free diet? If so, for how long? Another thing which causes migraines for many people besides gluten is MSG. Look Open Original Shared Link for lots of good info. I'd also point out that the 'S' in IBS means Syndrome, because the actual cause is unknown. So when your...
  16. RiceGuy
    Lots of good answers and analogies here. One example which comes to my mind is soap and water. The soap molecules get in between the water molecules, keeping them apart. This reduces the surface tension of the water too. The result of this is basically that the water is in smaller pieces, allowing it to get deeper into crevices to get them clean. Otherwise...
  17. RiceGuy
    Though I'm glad my rice comes from California, I too am concerned because of the many other rice products we all consume. Fortunately, rice isn't the only gluten-free grain which can be used to make good breads. However, what about the levels of arsenic and whatnot in those other grains, such as sorghum, millet, corn, buckwheat, etc?
  18. RiceGuy
    What kinds of bean and/or bean products have you tried?
  19. RiceGuy
    While you may be less likely to notice a glutening from skin/hair care products, internal damage would still be occurring AFAIK. As for a list of mainstream gluten-free products, I believe the member named NoGluGirl has one, which a search would hopefully turn up. <EDIT> Here's a post with the list I was referring to: Open Original Shared Link
  20. RiceGuy
    I did have similar pains, but with the addition of a daily magnesium supplement, they are thankfully gone. Magnesium also helps with bowel function, so that's another reason you may want to try it. The kinds I'd recommend are either powder or liquid, for better absorption. There are a few different brands out there, though not all declare gluten-free. I believe...
  21. RiceGuy
    I tried some meats once or twice after just a few years of avoiding them. They tasted disgusting and I felt physically awful too. I had originally eliminated them from my diet because I felt better when I didn't eat them, and the quality from the markets was getting worse and worse anyway. For iron, proteins, etc, I eat legumes, nuts, seeds, and dark leafy...
  22. RiceGuy
    Well, I wouldn't be the only one who will tell you that the diet is the best test for gluten intolerance, and it seems you've already gotten the results. Also, doctors are often terribly uninformed, so it's no surprise he said what he did. Even though tests often come back negative, I'm glad you pushed for it. You do need answers, but I'd have to guess you...
  23. RiceGuy
    Well, although I don't have an answer to your question specifically, I'd suggest homemade ice pops using 100% fruit juices. If the plastic molds aren't available, you can use an ice try filled with juice and covered in plastic wrap, and push popsicle sticks through the plastic wrap.
  24. RiceGuy
    One thing that helped me is coconut oil. It takes a digestive "shortcut" of sorts, getting absorbed much more easily than other types of fats. This is due to the MCFAs (Medium Chain Fatty Acids). It makes sense to me to use it, especially considering the reduced absorption due to intestinal damage. Anyway, skipping the rest of the hows and whys, I'd suggest...
  25. RiceGuy
    Glue on cardboard boxes (including cereal and other food boxes) Glue on cardboard tubes (paper towel and toilet tissue rolls) Stickers Tape Finger paints Does anyone know about the soap in brillo pads?
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