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While soy lecithin is derived from soy, it is most certainly not the same as whole soy. Granted, that doesn't mean there can't be any reaction though.
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Well, sorry that you're have difficulties, but here's a thread which I'm sure you will find encouraging: Open Original Shared Link
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I should have also mentioned red lentils. I never thought I'd be able to enjoy lentils, at least not the way they had been prepared when I was little, but since gluten-free I have been enjoying the red ones quite a lot. They cook into a puree in about 25 mins or so, and are simply wonderful in stews and such. I especially like it cooked with Kasha, to which...
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ARCHIVED Sherbet
RiceGuy replied to nikky's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
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ARCHIVED Gluten/oat/soy Free Skincare?
RiceGuy replied to Healthy Girl's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
Well, without knowing what sort of stuff you are looking for, I'll just toss in my two cents worth... Coconut oil is wonderful for the skin, not just as a moisturizer, but for the actual health of the skin. It is also great for the hair and nails, in particular when eaten as a food rather than used externally. Besides, if you get the good stuff (Indonesian... -
ARCHIVED Are All Soy And Corn Type Ingredients Gluten Free?
RiceGuy replied to bon appetit's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
As the previous poster said, they are naturally gluten-free. However, that doesn't mean that you won't have some sort of reaction to them, as both soy and corn are among the most allergenic foods. Also, where flour is concerned, some are not milled in a gluten-free facility. So depending on how careful the company is, and your sensitivity, you may find you... -
Well, I haven't tried quinoa, but given what I've read, and knowing it is a comparatively starchy grain gives me a starting point (I hope). I recall it cooks somewhat fast compared to rice - like 15-20 mins if memory serves. It is usually suggested as a sub for rice, so that's what I'd think to try first. For a hot cereal I prefer Kasha (roasted buckwheat...
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While I can't help with your blood test results, one other thing came to mind: Have you been using the same cookware and utensils as before gluten-free? Only smooth surfaces like stainless steel can be properly cleaned. If you have any of those non-stick pans, I don't suggest using them, as even the smallest scratches can harbor gluten (it's incredibly sticky...
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Ah, ok. Then I will suggest magnesium in capsule form. Again, the acidic forms are better absorbed, so magnesium citrate would be my suggestion. Here is one such product: Open Original Shared Link After your additional responses, I would say the coconut oil is not as likely to give you what you are looking for, especially if there are acute nutrient deficiencies...
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ARCHIVED Buckwheat?
RiceGuy replied to mati's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
Yes, absolutely. In fact, not only is buckwheat not related to wheat in any way, it's technically not even a grain. I prefer Kasha, which is roasted buckwheat, and this seems to be the one most often carried by health food stores anyway. You may find it in whole groats or ground. Either can be used as a grain, for hot cereal, in soups or stews, etc. The flour... -
ARCHIVED Celiac Disease Or Gluten Intolerance
RiceGuy replied to Sharon Marie's topic in Related Issues & Disorders
As I understand it, Celiac disease is when there is damage due to the immune response to the presents of gluten. Whereas gluten intolerance is when there are only non-damaging symptoms. If this is not correct, I'm sure someone will point to some authoritative reference. But IMO I doubt one can be gluten intolerant and never have any sort of damage in some... -
My first thought is magnesium. Not only is it vital to practically every bodily function, but it can get your digestive tract moving like nothing else I've ever heard of. Try one of the powdered forms, preferably in orange juice (or other acidic juice). The juice will greatly magnify the absorption, thus the effectiveness. According to statistics, approximately...
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I've read posts from members who say they can handle soy lecithin just fine, even though they cannot eat whole soy products. The lecithin is usually fairly pure, as it is isolated from the soybeans. So the amount of impurities is supposed to be very low, which I'm sure it why some find it ok, and others not. As for chocolate, I can't help you there. But...
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ARCHIVED Lunchbox Ideas
RiceGuy replied to chasing4's topic in Parents, Friends and Loved Ones of Celiacs
Well, that beat my suggestions! My first thought was gluten-free macaroni in a thermos, or peanut butter sandwiches if you have a gluten-free bread she likes. Now, if the school has a microwave she can use, that opens up all sorts of possibilities. -
While there may be typical areas which exhibit DH, I doubt there are many places where it cannot occur. Your description fits it perfectly, so I'd say it's DH. One thing that can help reduce the severity is to limit iodine intake. The body does need iodine however, so I wouldn't suggest less than the recommended daily intake. I found it helpful to use sun...
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ARCHIVED I Think My Son Has Celiac
RiceGuy replied to B'sgirl's topic in Parents, Friends and Loved Ones of Celiacs
In short, I think you're suspicions are correct. It does sound quite possible that your son has Celiac. You are also right in that the tests are highly unreliable for young children. Heck, even many adults get false negatives. So yes, the best thing would be to take your child off all gluten and see how he does. It most certainly cannot hurt. As for the... -
I guess my only additional thought is that you may be one of those super-sensitive individuals. Many, if not all of us, seem to have an increased sensitivity to gluten after going gluten-free. Symptoms are therefore worse than they were before gluten-free. Still, it doesn't seem like such continued purging is good. I always like to think that the body...
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Yes, the microwave is a possible source of CC. I'm not sure if it can be prevented. Even with a sealed container, gluten could get on the outside of the container, and it still has to be handled afterward. A microwave also has a fan blowing air around, so that adds to the problem.
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It's interesting how different we all can be. I don't know what I'd do if I couldn't eat veggies. Meat makes me feel awful, so I stopped eating it, and I don't miss it either. I guess the lesson here is to listen to what our bodies tell us, and that can be tricky.
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Wow, I'm sorry that you're having such troubles. My first question is how long had you been off gluten before this happened? Some people do have D when first going gluten-free until the body purges itself of gluten. So it might not be from contaminated food. Also, if your eating meat again is recent, I'd say stop eating that and see how you feel. It may...
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ARCHIVED Vitamins
RiceGuy replied to roxie's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
I don't know where you read that, but it's not correct. There are no plants which produce B12. In fact, no animals produce B12 either. Animals only have it because their foods have microbes, fungi, etc on them. It turns out that only certain microbes have ever been found to produce B12. Now if your grain happened to be contaminated with fungi or something... -
ARCHIVED Carb Counting
RiceGuy replied to Beck's topic in Parents, Friends and Loved Ones of Celiacs
If you know how many slices you get out of a loaf, you can divide the total carbs by that. Also, if you can post or PM the flour blend you are using (or a link), I can probably figure the carbs since I have the data for most common gluten-free flours. Incidentally, I find buckwheat flour lends a nice texture to bread items, and is less starchy than the... -
Well, first I want to commend both you and your child's efforts. The first thing that comes to mind for CC is the school cafeteria. When other kids are eating nearby, some crumbs may get tossed on or in her food. Also the table itself might not be particularly clean, and if the cleaners being used have gluten in them, then that would present a problem. Which...
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ARCHIVED Need Cold Lunch Ideas To Eat On The Run
RiceGuy replied to Redsd's topic in Gluten-Free Recipes & Cooking Tips
Well, you can make muffins, and other bread-type items without grains, so you need not eliminate all such products. For instance, buckwheat isn't actually a grain (though this fact doesn't mean you'll have no problem with it), and plenty of other flours are derived from things other than grains too. Flour from root crops such as cassava, potato, etc can work... -
ARCHIVED Vitamins
RiceGuy replied to roxie's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
If you search the board for methylcobalamin, you'll get plenty of threads on B12, deficiency symptoms, and so forth. In short, I'd highly recommend it. Research suggests methylcobalamin is the best form of B12 to take, and it most certainly does have tremendous importance for nerve health. Searching Google will turn up places where you can get it. Another...