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  1. RiceGuy
    I'm not too particular about the brand of lentils, but up to now I've only seen one. They are Arrowhead Mills. For corn anything, I look for organic, as corn seems to give me a bit of an allergic reaction if it's not organic. I've concluded it might be a GMO issue, but so far popping corn doesn't bother me.
  2. RiceGuy
    Well. I don't think you're paranoid or being too careful. If you don't know they washed their hands, then you do need to at the very least ask to make sure. About the hand cream; plain coconut oil is a great skin cream, and of course it's totally gluten-free. I'd have separate towels, containers, spices, etc. I'd be too worried about CC to share spices...
  3. RiceGuy
    I have found most supplements by Source Naturals and NOW Foods are labeled nicely, including whether they are gluten-free. Freeda brand also has gluten-free supplements. All these companies have web sites where you can look up their products.
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    Here's a link to some descriptions of different kinds of hay: Open Original Shared Link
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    Besides gluten, I know a lot of people get headaches and migraines from MSG. That stuff is hidden in all sorts of prepackaged items. Here's some good info on the subject: Open Original Shared Link. I think sugar can also contribute to problems like what you describe. Intestinal yeast overgrowth (candida) can be a real nasty one.
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    For energy, besides grains there are also beans, which are a great source of proteins and many other nutrients. Lentils cook fast, and can work for a lot of different tasty dishes. Sweet potatoes are a good carb source. Tapioca pudding is practically all carbohydrate unless you add other stuff to it. Sweetened with fruit, it can be really delicious (at least...
  7. RiceGuy
    If I was going to make a flour tortilla, I suppose I might take a look at gluten-free noodle/pasta recipes, and also crepe recipes. Then just try a few things and see what works. If all else fails, maybe some lasagna noodles would work?
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    I'm wondering if there might be hidden gluten in something you're coming in contact with or ingesting. I'd suggest avoiding all dairy, nuts, and chocolate. If you cannot eat rice, perhaps millet, buckwheat, quinoa, teff, etc. will work for you. Besides making meals out of these, the flours can be used to make various breads and such. If corn isn't a problem...
  9. RiceGuy
    Isn't a tortilla traditionally made with corn meal? If your child cannot have corn, then I suppose I might try using something with a similar texture. One of those hot rice cereals comes to mind. I've used hot cereals to make muffins, and it works well. Other than that, seems to me just about any flour could work depending on personal preference. Rice...
  10. RiceGuy
    I was thinking of popcorn. Safe for both humans and birds I suppose (at least the non-GMO stuff should be). But as has been pointed out, feeding them causes a dependency of sorts. I have been wondering the same thing about bird feeders and bird houses. People think they are helping nature, but I just can't believe it's a good idea. I mean, what about the...
  11. RiceGuy
    I agree that Stevia deserves respect, and has received quite the opposite from the FDA. From what I've read, there are some very rotten things going on within the FDA. As for the brands of Stevia, I researched it before purchasing any, and came to the conclusion that the Stevita brand was the one to get. I think it's good, but not having a sweet tooth...
  12. RiceGuy
    From what I understand, such processing to derive proteins often means MSG will be in the finished product. I'm glad I make everything from scratch.
  13. RiceGuy
    Well, the soup has milk, and from your description the chocolate bar does too. What about too much dairy? Does the bar have caramel coloring? I don't see anything too suspect of containing MSG on the soup, but what about the chocolate bar? Other than that, what about your can opener? Might it had been used on something containing gluten?
  14. RiceGuy
    I'd like to point out that there isn't anything "fake" about gluten-free breads and such. They're simply not made with wheat. It is true though that most of the prepackaged stuff leaves something to be desired. Do try some homemade breads though. The consensus seems to be that homemade beats all. So please try baking some before your family becomes dead...
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    I've come across Bansi brand rice flour at a decent price, but I hesitate to try it unless I can be at least somewhat confident in the quality, and especially the CC issue. Has anyone tried this brand, and what was your experience? Also, it would of course be great if the flour is finely ground and so forth, which is also something I don't know about yet...
  16. RiceGuy

    ARCHIVED Am I Guilty?

    RiceGuy replied to jmd3's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    Well, trace amounts will inevitably go astray as other members of your family use wheat products. So if your sensitivity is high enough such that you become ill from it, then I'd say it is not you who should feel guilty. They must become more conscientious IMHO, or you don't have much choice. I don't know what brand of gluten-free waffles are the preferred...
  17. RiceGuy
    The gluten-free diet doesn't require giving up breads. Only a change in the primary ingredient. There are literally dozens of gluten-free flours at our disposal. Yet the typical American has likely never tasted more than perhaps two or so, much less heard of them. For instance, right on the package of Bob's Red Mill Garbanzo & Fava Bean Flour is a...
  18. RiceGuy
    If the mix you're using is the one called "Ultimate Baking & Pancake Mix", I'm guessing it's the almond meal which you taste. That's a common ingredient in many gluten-free bead recipes. It does help to obtain better texture, but it may not always be needed, depending on what you're making. I suppose my two suggestions might be to use a different mix...
  19. RiceGuy
    From what many say, it seems the best breads are homemade. I have used millet flour in breads too, and it works well. So it's obviously not the flour which is the problem. Also, homemade bread is considerably cheaper than buying it. If you want to make your own, but need a good recipe, perhaps this one will do: Open Original Shared Link I haven't tried...
  20. RiceGuy
    I'm wondering if the white rice flour you are finding is in fact sweet white rice flour. The reason is that the sweet variety is popular in Asian desserts/cooking. You could probably substitute the rice flour with something else, depending on the recipe. Sorghum or millet flour come to mind, but it seems to me if your local shops don't at least carry rice...
  21. RiceGuy
    That causes me to wonder about envelopes, as the glue can often contain gluten. The more envelopes he handles, the more chances to get glutened.
  22. RiceGuy
    I suppose the ripeness of the bananas could effect the moisture, as will baking time/temp. Did you use a recipe from Arrowhead Mills? Did you sub any ingredients? There is a banana bread recipe on containers of Rumford baking powder too.
  23. RiceGuy
    For the dairy, I've found nut milks are tremendously delicious. I really like them, and the nice part is they are easy to make, so you don't have to buy them. There are other sorts of milk too, such as rice, soy, etc. Dairy free cheeses are available, so check your local health food stores. One brand I know is Open Original Shared Link, but do watch the ingredients...
  24. RiceGuy
    Oh boy, can I relate to this... I too have been constantly hungry, even after literally stuffing myself to the point where I feel I'm going to puke. However, more recently the hunger has lessened a bit. I attribute this to a magnesium supplement which I've been taking for about the same amount of time. I started taking it in the hopes of getting better...
  25. RiceGuy
    Well, what matters to me is that the gluten-free diet has made such an enormous difference, I could care less what tests there are, or what results they'd give. To me it's the diet which is proof positive.
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