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  1. RiceGuy
    Well, if she gave you an address, you can have Google check it for possible security hazards. Or type the address into Google followed by the word "security", "virus", or other such terms, and see what comes up. Incidentally, if you want to avoid viruses and such, use the Open Original Shared Link browser.
  2. RiceGuy
    Well, there shouldn't be any reason to put gluten in jam or jelly, but I wouldn't put it past some company to do it anyway. However, I think it's more likely that the utensils she used had not been properly cleaned. But something like a flour sifter can pretty much never be gluten-free once it gets wheat flour all through it. And of course, cake recipes...
  3. RiceGuy
    One product which is good for candida, thrush, etc is Open Original Shared Link. But also, you should avoid sugars, yeasts, vinegars, and fruits. Antibiotics tend to make full recovery more difficult for many, so I'd avoid those.
  4. RiceGuy
    In place of butter and margarines, try coconut oil. It's really good for cooking and baking too, and can also be made into a delicious "mayo". On the rice milk, avoid Rice Dream - it is NOT gluten-free! Always check labels. You can also make your own nut milks in the blender or food processor. I find a bit of xanthan or guar gum provides a nice creamy...
  5. RiceGuy
    Well, if it says wheat, then that's what it is derived from, and cannot truly be gluten-free. But I do know in the UK the laws are different (and have recently been redefined) for what can be labeled gluten-free. The best advice I can offer is to always check the label. But in this case I think it is clear that it is not gluten-free.
  6. RiceGuy
    If you can post the recipe you're using, I'm sure you'll get some helpful suggestions. Some things I know (for oven-baked bread) are that the dough rises best if kept in a warm place, covered. Some have good results by warming the oven to 200
  7. RiceGuy
    Many do find magnesium to work quite well. It is, after all, the basic idea behind Milk of Magnesia. Interestingly, magnesium deficiency is common for those with celiac disease. In fact, most Americans in general are low on magnesium. Powdered magnesium citrate is the usual recommendation. There are also products with names like "magnesium calm", or similar...
  8. RiceGuy
    Freezing ahead can be a good thing, but opening bags one-handed could be tricky, unless you can prop up the bag so it stays put while you cut it open. I'd probably go with those freezer-to-microwave dishes. For opening jars, there's that little gadget which twists off the covers for you, though I don't know if it's available in stores (saw it on TV). Open...
  9. RiceGuy
    Many have found magnesium and vitamin B12 to be very helpful. Personally, they worked wonders for me - resolved all aches and pains, stiffness, etc. A decent B-complex would probably be beneficial as well. Another might be zinc. For the B12, a sublingual methylcobalamin form would be my recommendation. There is no known level of overdose for B12, so take...
  10. RiceGuy
    Well, I'm sure there are some whom can't have Stevia, but not everyone with a ragweed allergy will react to Stevia. In fact, I've read that most do not react to it at all. Also, the purity of the product is very important. Do NOT buy the green one. And most brands aren't as pure as they could be, which means that the amount of impurities could be enough to...
  11. RiceGuy
    Exchange the rice flour for sorghum flour or millet flour. Once I started using these, I've had no use for any rice flours at all.
  12. RiceGuy
    The usual advice is to start simple - fresh veggies, fruits, meats, etc. Avoid processed foods as much as you can. The more you can prepare from scratch, the better off you'll be. Prepackaged gluten-free breads are usually somewhat disappointing, especially at first, so you'd probably be better to not bother with those. If you want pasta, Tinkyada brand makes...
  13. RiceGuy
    I don't know what long-term effects laxatives would have on the colon, but I'd say chances are good that other members will have some answers for you. As for the strictness - yes, CC is a real concern, even if you don't notice symptoms from it. You're not alone about others around you thinking you are exaggerating or going overboard. It seems most people...
  14. RiceGuy
    Some colorful "Indian corn" might be a good alternative. Seems to me, if CC can occur because of storage bins and such, then the wheat stalks could do the same. I for one wouldn't have that stuff around me. So I don't think it's an "issue" to avoid wheat decorations.
  15. RiceGuy
    Oh, now I've got to try this one! Thanks for posting it!
  16. RiceGuy
    It is usually not a good idea to eat at fast food places. Even if it's not supposed to have any gluten in it, contamination is so very common in those places. Also, you might find it necessary to avoid dairy for awhile too. Many have found it more than helpful. It is possible to react to most if not all grains, but keep in mind that you've only been...
  17. RiceGuy
    There have been threads saying something about citrus in connection to candida, though I haven't researched to see if there's really anything to it. But I do know yeast overgrowth can cause eczema. Interesting about the tongue stuff. I've been wondering, as I always had something similar. However, since going gluten-free, it almost gone! I thought I...
  18. RiceGuy
    Like I said, it can be done in the same manner as the expiration date stamp. No extra cost. Each batch has to be tested to maintain compliance, so the actual measured PPM for the batch can be stamped. The concern is that 20ppm isn't good enough for everyone. Furthermore, if a product is produced in a dedicated facility, it may test much lower. Again,...
  19. RiceGuy
    I believe you're right, unfortunately.
  20. RiceGuy
    Coconut oil is great in place of butter and margarine, for all cooking and baking, and as ShayFL mentioned, yummy in smoothies. But if you find it distasteful, you can get the caprylic acid (candida killing component) as a supplement. One such product is Open Original Shared Link, which has a bunch of things known to fight the little beasties.
  21. RiceGuy
    I cannot speak for anyone else, but what I'd like to see is a PPM value which represents the largest amount, with a safety factor, of the gluten content which can reasonably be expected. In other words, just like a manufacturer might make claims of "guaranteed 98% pure", why can't we have "guaranteed XX PPM or lower"? I wouldn't expect each and every package...
  22. RiceGuy
    I agree with the fact that babies shouldn't be given soy formula. Actually, they shouldn't be given anything other than their own mother's milk. Any substitute will bring problems of some kind down the road. Whether or not we recognize it is another matter. I don't know that the 4 birth control pills part is accurate though. It would depend on the amount...
  23. RiceGuy
    Sounds like a pretty easy thing to make without a recipe. Much like potatoes o'groton I'd say. Just slice the potatoes and onions, layer potatoes, then bacon, then onions. Repeat until you've filled the dish, or run out of ingredients, whichever comes first Cheese sounds like a good addition too. For spices, whatever you like, really. There aren't any...
  24. RiceGuy
    There is, unfortunately, no test which is 100% accurate. However, the gluten-free diet can be most telling, when various health problems go away. This can include things which you didn't even notice, or shrugged off as insignificant. There are probably hundreds of symptoms, many if not all might be attributed to other things besides Celiac. But to date...
  25. RiceGuy
    Something else to consider would be supplements. Vitamin B12, magnesium, iron, zinc, and others can be very helpful. Here's a link to some useful information on this: Open Original Shared Link Sometimes just going gluten-free isn't enough. As was stated, other intolerances and sensitivities should be considered as well. Things like dairy, soy, corn, nuts...
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