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  1. emcmaster
    When you were first gluten-free, did you have random days where you had some glutening symptoms but not all? I ask this because I've been gluten-free for 6 months and occasionally will have a day or two where I have the bloating and pain, but not the other symptoms. And since it only lasts for a day or two, I know I haven't been glutened or had a reaction...
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    That looks delicious! thanks!
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    It seems to be the amount of fat that I eat compared to the calories that bothers me. I've found that if I stay away from anything that has more than 20 or 25% calories from fat, I do fine. So what I could do would be to eat one as part of a high-calorie, fat-free meal. That should even the calories from fat out a bit. I'm not sure why I didn't think of that...
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    I might add that if you're eating the paleolithic way, you need to be careful that you're getting adequate calories. Over time, if you're eating less than your BMR, your metabolism will slow down to compensate, making weight gain inevitable if you ever start eating more. Just a thought. I know that when I eat paleolithic-ally, I barely consume 1000 calories...
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    I bet they're heavenly. Sadly, I can't digest fat very well and more than a teeny-tiny bit makes my stomach look and feel like I've swallowed a basketball.
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    From my experience, that's due to too much fiber. I have chronic constipation but through careful management of magnesium supplements and Zelnorm every few days, I usually have great poops. However, if I eat too much fiber, I have the exact same poops you are talking about. They're so unsatisfying! (Did I really just post that? Yes, yes I did)
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    There's probably no way to make this low-fat, right? I'm assuming the chicken fat and whole eggs are a necessity for flavor and texture...
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    Immediately after consuming gluten, dairy or practically any fat, I blow up like a balloon - seriously. I keep maternity clothes around so I have something to wear. The stabbing pains in my stomach start a few hours later, along with really bad back pain and brain fog. The symptoms last for anywhere for about a week, sometimes a little less, and gradually...
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    Open Original Shared Link
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    Thank you all so much for your kind responses. I feel much better about the situation now. I'm going to call and talk to them about it.
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    I'm apologizing in advance for the lengthy post. It's very hard for me to travel because of my food problems. I can't eat out anywhere and there are very few packaged products that I can safely consume, so I cook everything I eat (or eat it in its natural state, like apples). My husband wants to go to stay at his "adoptive" parents' (his best friend...
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    Yes, I get severe, severe stomach pains after eating gluten. Before I went gluten-free, I had to go to the ER several times because it was so bad. Sometimes I get it randomly, when I'm sure I haven't been glutened. I'm hoping it will go away the longer I stay gluten-free.
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    - you cried when you saw your usually careful husband brushing the crumbs off his hands (from making a gluten-containing sandwich) RIGHT OVER the open utensil drawer - there is a separate cabinet in your kitchen dedicated solely to all your supplements (vitamins, BCQ, digestive enzymes, etc.) - you hear of a new health food store opening in a city close...
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    Yesterday we were in another town, door knocking for a campaign. We went to Chili's for lunch (not my choice, but no one asked me) and I asked if they had a gluten-free menu (I'd heard there was one online and didn't *think* they had one in their stores, but thought I'd ask). The waitress looked confused, brought over a manager and then after I told them...
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    It just means that however much espresso you put in your cup, you need add 3 times that amount of milk to it. So, if you use 1.5 oz. of espresso (one shot), you would add 4.5 oz. of milk (most people add 6). I'd just use a measuring cup and tinker with the ratio until you find a combo you like.
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    Are you just gluten-free or do you abstain from other food groups? If you've been gluten-free for a few months, you may have developed other intolerances which could be causing the bloating. I know how frustrating and painful the bloating is - I'm sorry that you're having to deal with it again.
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    I'm almost positive that it is not dairy free. Bette Hagman has a cream of mushroom soup recipe in her "Cooking Fast & Healthy" book.
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    I'm not sure yet about the guar gum... I'm reluctant to try it in case it makes me sick since I stay sick for so long, but I definitely need to try it. Thanks!
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    I used Bette Hagman's Featherlight 4 flour blend. How much yeast should I add? And should it be nutritional yeast or the kind you use in a bread machine? Should I add 1/2 tsp. baking soda on top of the 2 tsp. already in the recipe? Would that be too much? Thanks for all the suggestions! I'm new to gluten-free baking, but I used to bake a lot before...
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    I can't have xanthan gum, so I tried leaving it out when making muffins. I tried cooking it for a lot longer at a lower temperature, which helps some, but doesn't solve the problem. Can I substitute unflavored gelatin for the xanthan gum? Any other tips? Thanks!
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    Here's my cooking blog - it has mostly soups in it right now: Open Original Shared Link
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    Hi Kathy, Yes, unfortunately we can't drink the egg white pp alone with water... I've never tried it, but I imagine it's pretty gross. I'd never thought about making meringue out of the foam - interesting. I personally like the foam, but I bet you could scrape it off if you didn't like it. Enjoy!
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    Your welcome, Kathy. Thanks for the recommendation on the ON Chocolate Egg white pp. I'm not sure how I react to splenda - I typically stay away from artificial sweeteners mainly because I need the calories in sugar to keep my calories up. I will probably try it once I get through my tub of NOW brand pp. I've had the Jay Robb egg white pp before - I...
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    I take a good-quality probiotic and BCQ capsules by Vital Nutrients. Both seem to help.
  25. emcmaster
    I'm going to "third" the magnesium recommendation. I've been taking it now for several years and it's the only thing that gives me "normal" poops - laxatives like Miralax and soluble fibers don't help on their own. I also take Zelnorm - 1 tablet, probably 4-5 nights a week. It and the magnesium make for good poops almost every day. I'm a lifelong sufferer...
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