KKJ
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Awol cast iron stomach reacted to a post in a topic:
Pizza shop really safe?
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Again, I'm well aware of what you're saying. This is not news to me, but I've spoken with many chefs at and managers of pizza restaurants, and my opinion, at the end of the day, is that they're simply riskier than restaurants where flour is not ' ever present.' Many times, this has also been the opinion of the chef or owner. Their comment? 'We take all the...
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I'm well aware that it depends on the restaurant, and the employees as well. I'm not a new celiac. I've eaten at pizza and pasta places that state they have gluten free options and can accommodate celiac clients and have had reactions. I always i.d. myself as celiac/or gluten allergy, always. I am extremely well educated in this area. I have had reactions...
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I agree. When it comes to pizza and pasta places, there's flour in the air. There's just no escaping it, and the risk for cross contamination is very high. Even if they have dedicated pans, dedicated kitchen space, and clean the oven, there's no escaping the airborne flour. One average slice of bread has 3700 mg of gluten. Divided into 16 crouton size chunks...
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When I was tested, my IGa came back very low, nearly nil. Turns out that I have the most common form of immune deficiency called an IGa deficiency. So, my doc ran other tests to confirm/rule out celiac as well astook a biopsy, and for sure, all results showed that I have celiac. Many of us with IGa deficiency are asymptomatic and the thought among immunologists...
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Spices (McCormicks)
KKJ replied to RoseMG's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
I use Spicely. ALL their spices, even the combos, are certified gluten-free. You can find them at some Whole Foods, Lassen's, and other markets, BUT you can buy them on line directly from them at spicely.com. I've found their products to be very fresh and very flavorful. -
Could Gluten-Free Food Be Hurting Your Dog?
KKJ commented on Jefferson Adams's article in Additional Concerns
Let's be clear here that the issue is not lack of grains or gluten or too much protein that's causing this issue. It is the filler/cheaper protein that the companies add by way of added legumes (chickpeas, lentils, peas, etc.) that is the cause of the heart disease. This means you must do your homework, read ingredients labels, and if needed, call the company... -
ARCHIVED Starbucks?
KKJ replied to KathleenH's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
I do fine on a cafe misto, latte, or regular coffee. Unlike Panera or other coffee places that bake their breads etc., Starbucks' baked good are prepackaged and, in the 2 Starbucks I frequent, the ovens are at the other end of the counter from the coffee equipment. You can take your own gluten-free coconut milk. Flavors.....I'd check the allergan list on... -
This is not uncommon. When you have celiac, your gut has been damaged and needs to heal. While going gluten free helps many fairly quickly, for others the journey to healing is a bit longer. The worse shape your gut is in at diagnosis, the longer healing can take. I noticed good results for the first 2-3 months and was eating mostly paleo because I realized...
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ARCHIVED Gluten & mental/emotional effects
KKJ replied to palmtrees450's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
There is no doubt that gluten exposure can cause psychological and neurological symptoms. Gluten causes a 'whole body' inflammatory response. Some of us have mood changes, brain fog, mental agility issues after ingesting gluten, while others have more gastric symptoms. I too, know I've ingested gluten when my mood tanks, anxiety and negativity set in, and... -
ARCHIVED Testing After Celiac Disease if IgA deficient
KKJ replied to Lisa Purcell's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
I am also IgA deficient. My doc took more blood and looked at 2-3 other markers in the blood work , transglutinase, and 2 others. My biopsy showed blunted cilia in sm intestine, but my IgA was low. He suspected Celiac due to cilia so ordered other blood tests. I also presented atypically, burny stomach and reflux...and very little else.