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  1. RiceGuy
    Wouldn't coconut oil also work?
  2. RiceGuy
    I totally agree about the healthy weight/muscle -vs- fat thing. If your body does need more fat, then certainly you should give it what it needs in that regard. Coconut oil, avocados, nuts and seeds are all good. You can make your own nut butters with a blender or food processor, which will not only save money, but you'll be in control of the ingredients...
  3. RiceGuy
    Though I always bake from scratch (and rarely measure), I have looked at a lot of gluten-free recipes to see what is typically done for this or that. It seems the most noticeable thing is the addition of xanthan or other binder. I also find that the amount of liquid is more critical than for wheat-based bread items, so when in doubt, it's probably a good...
  4. RiceGuy
    Others have given good advice about coping. It really does get easy once you've gotten out of the box which typical American food seems to be stuck in. It amazes me, how even though most foods are naturally gluten-free, soy-free, corn-free, dairy-free, etc, it seems that so many prepackaged foods (and even traditional recipes) are often loaded with the top...
  5. RiceGuy
    Indeed. I've read it is good for the digestive system too. But allergies and sensitivities are another matter, and a leaky gut can make a person react to practically anything.
  6. RiceGuy
    Yep! Mine had started growing slower and slower, before I figured out the whole gluten thing (self-diagnosed). They got so thin, brittle, cracked, etc. It really had me worried. Now, thankfully, they're really looking much better. I have to cut them every 4-5 days. Still not perfect, but getting there! The half-moons are coming back too. As for nails being...
  7. RiceGuy
    Well, my only experience is with caprylic acid capsules, which worked great at getting rid of candida. There is an initial die-off stage with any effective candida killer, so the recommendation is to start slowly, building up the full dosage over several days, or as long as it takes you to achieve the full dose without too much trouble. I did have some discomfort...
  8. RiceGuy
    I don't know if the thirst and hunger/weakness is related, but I do know that I was always hungry at first, no matter how much I ate. It gradually got back to normal after I started taking supplements - both vitamins and minerals. It did take awhile - about a year, but it did get back to what seems to be fairly normal. As for the thirst, I was terribly...
  9. RiceGuy
    The prepackaged gluten-free breads are frozen to maintain freshness. But as has been stated in many threads of this sort, baking your own is by far the best way to get a decent gluten-free bread. I use a small round glass dish to bake muffins, buns, rolls, etc. It works well if you aren't sure how it'll turn out, and it's just the right size to eat with one...
  10. RiceGuy
    I haven't tried it, but I've read some discussions on the board about it, and it seems that not all brands are the same as far as glycemic index. So if you want to use it for the glycemic thing, it's probably a good idea to choose carefully. From what I've read, it's mostly fructose.
  11. RiceGuy
    I can only say what worked for me, which was the gluten-free diet, low protein, supplements, and time. I found proteins were leaking the most, so I cut back on them until I saw sufficient improvements. Some of the symptoms you describe can easily be from nutrient deficiencies, which you are prone to have with a leaky gut. Do you take B-vitamins, sublingual...
  12. RiceGuy
    I was also always thirsty. Constantly. Although copious amounts of salt helped a little, it was clear that low sodium intake wasn't the reason I was so thirsty. Then I started taking potassium, and I got immediate improvement. I also notice a positive difference with the vitamins and other minerals I take. I'm no longer chronically thirsty. I am still taking...
  13. RiceGuy
    I used to recommend Arrowhead Mills, but not any longer, as I found I was getting glutened by their stuff. I think the suggestion to grind your own is a good one, if you don't want to order over the Internet. One thing I know grinds easily is buckwheat. This grinds quickly in a coffee grinder. It can also be ground up in a blender, along with some water...
  14. RiceGuy
    Here are a few additional flours which I've been playing with since the first post. White Bean Flour As with other bean flours, this one is good for many things, and helps with browning of course. Though the flavor is of the beanie sort, it's distinguishable from other bean flours. I don't think it has as strong a flavor as some others, so it's worth...
  15. RiceGuy
    Do you crave sweets, carbohydrates, or both? I mean, does a pile of mashed potatoes hit the spot, or a bowl of ice cream or slice of cream pie? In the case of just sweet stuff, there's always Stevia. You can whip up all sorts of yummy treats with it. However, carbs might be a bit different. How about sweet potatoes, winter squashes (like pumpkin), or other...
  16. RiceGuy
    It is really great that you are feeling better, and able to get off those meds! It should serve to encourage others too! Although I've never taken such meds, being gluten-free has certainly been beneficial to my mood, and overall psychological and emotional wellbeing.
  17. RiceGuy
    Do you want to make yogurt with or without dairy?
  18. RiceGuy
    CC = Cross-Contamination. This is where a gluten-free item gets contaminated with gluten, which can be during processing, storage, meal preparation, etc. For example, you put a slice of gluten-free bread in a toaster that was used for wheat bread. The gluten-free slice is now contaminated. Or, you put peanut butter on some gluten-free bread, but the jar was...
  19. RiceGuy
    I'd basically agree with Gfresh404. However, the food pyramid isn't exactly a great concept anyway. It has been updated, yet still there are many things it suggests which spark controversy. Here's a Open Original Shared Link on it.
  20. RiceGuy
    My first meal of the day is generally my largest, and doesn't resemble what most people think of as breakfast at all. I usually have a big hearty vegetable stew with a freshly baked biscuit, or I'll make a casserole or something. Once in awhile, I'll make Kasha or buckwheat as a hot cereal, and add some raisins or diced apples or some other fruit, a little...
  21. RiceGuy
    Since untreated Celiac means there's ongoing damage to the small intestine, it can't absorb nutrients effectively. This leads to nutrient deficiencies, and that often (but not always) leads to weight loss. Therefore, one of the best things you can do besides maintaining a healthy 100% gluten-free diet, is to take nutritional supplements. From the many...
  22. RiceGuy
    Do you react to corn? Often times, citric acid is made from corn. I wouldn't be surprised if they can still claim it has no corn, though I'm not sure of course. I wonder if you might do better with a lozenge rather than a liquid. The only one I know of without sugar-alcohols is made by Natural Factors. However, it has lactose, so obviously not for everyone...
  23. RiceGuy
    While I don't have an answer to your specific question, I do know that there are recipes for cashew cheese which don't call for any yeast products at all. Have you tried one of these? Here's one which I'm planning to try one of these days: Cashew Cheese: - 190 grams (1 1/2 cups) plain cashew nuts (not roasted or salted) - 60 to 80 ml (1/4 to 1/...
  24. RiceGuy
    I remember having an apple rhubarb pie that was one of the best fruit pies I've ever had. I occasionally think about making one, but for some reason... Then there's cherry rhubarb pie...oh boy! Well, that does it! Going to look up some recipes... Rhubarb and Apple Pie with Walnut Crumb Topping: Open Original Shared Link Apple Rhubarb Pie recipes...
  25. RiceGuy

    ARCHIVED Melatonin

    RiceGuy replied to Lexi's topic in Related Issues & Disorders

    Have you tried a sublingual methylcobalamin (active form of vitamin B12) supplement? B12 is vital for the production of melatonin. I recall other things are required too, magnesium I think is another. Anyway, a good strong B-complex, plus a separate B12 may do the trick for you. A multivitamin would probably be a good idea too.
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