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  1. jabberwife
    I too have these vertical ridges and some bumps in my nails. Have had them for as long as I can remember. I've only been gluten-free for a short while, so we'll see if they get better. My nails and hair have always been brittle...and my hair has been thin and fine. I'm crossing my fingers that it'll be better as my diet improves. Nail question for someone...
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    Wooohooo! I have one right around the corner from my house!
  3. jabberwife
    Ok...anyone know if Pei Wei has gluten-free menu, since Pei Wei is a PF Changs restaurant?
  4. jabberwife
    I recently when gluten-free (3 weeks ago) when I last went to my doc. Was talking about an ongoing itch problem. Localized, only on my shins, and it seemed unrelated to any lotions, clothes, detergent, I was using. I had no rash, and the skin would only get red and inflamed if I had to go to scratching it (duh). It has subsided since going Gluten Free. Is...
  5. jabberwife
    I have not yet received my "official" diagnosis from Enterolab yet, but I too am a chronic C girl. That and gas, bloating, then alternating D. It was a vicious cycle that my body is still going through (I'm about 3 weeks into the gluten-free diet and did a challenge last week--there went the D!!! so I feel I'm definitely intolerant). The only time prior to...
  6. jabberwife
    Sounds absolutely scrumptious! Hey, some questions for you though, in general for fried chicken....how do you get it so it's not TOO done/dark outside but gets done in the middle? This has been an issue for me in the past with old-fashioned fried chicken, I wonder if it's the same this way. Is there a type of pan that makes it easier? I get the oil the right...
  7. jabberwife
    speaking of beans (yum) anyone know a good replacement for a good ol' bean burrito? I'm thinking refried beans and corn tortillas just won't do the trick, but I might be surprised. I love refried beans (even the fat free kind, which can't REALLY be refried).
  8. jabberwife
    Good point, I didn't really think about fat. My body is probably freaking out because since I went gluten-free, I also cut a great deal of fat out of my diet. (less fast food=healthier eating!!!) I do get some fat in my diet, I eat peanuts quite a bit, and do occasionnally splurge for an order of french fries, and eat some dark chocolate and/or ice cream...
  9. jabberwife
    Haha...update on that bagel reaction. It all came "flooding in" on Friday night/Saturday morning. I guess the constipation was over, and boy, was I sorry I ate that bagel! About 5am I started my trips to the bathroom, back and forth every half hour, until 10-11 am. Can't sleep that well when every time you doze off you have the need to get up and go! Anyway...
  10. jabberwife
    Some great ideas! Bully4you, I can't help but interject that people forget that beer is gluten and use the no-gluten area because it's beer! Somehow people forget lots of things when they drink this stuff. I already use paper towels for cleanup, which although more expensive and less eco-friendly, are convenient. The little dishwashing sponge with...
  11. jabberwife
    You could be reacting to other foodstuffs that you have intolerances to. But have you checked to make sure you are not getting any hidden gluten in your diet? Check your processed foods, salad dressings, etc. Also check to make sure you are not having cross contamination issues. If there are gluten eaters in your house, then make sure you have separate dishes...
  12. jabberwife
    Anyone have good ideas on how to replace the fiber I used to get in all of my whole grain breads and such? I have increased my salad intake...and cook brown rice instead of white...thinking it's better. But, forgive my frankness, need to go back to being "regular" (although at this point, not sure what that should be! I've been on such a roller coaster D...
  13. jabberwife
    Leah.. I remember going through that when I tried the oh-so-popular Adkins diet back in the day. I figure I'm going through a similar thing...with the candy and such...just in carbohydrates in general. I don't know if it's normal or not or if we're missing something...
  14. jabberwife
    You know, that natural flavorings ingredient can be a culprit. I was surprised, positively, the other day, to see that Uncle Bens rice mixes specifically state "wheat" in parenthesis next to natural flavorings on some of their rice mixes. Sad it has wheat in it, but at least they were disclosing everything!
  15. jabberwife
    Maybe I'm missing something that's found in the candy and chocolate. Hmm....as much as I'd like to VALIDATE eating it all the time...I suppose I should figure out what that item is I"m missing! Here's my argument...at least I'm eating DARK chocolate...kinda better than milk...supposedly. Something else I'm craving RIGHT NOW? A Peanut Butter and Jelly...
  16. jabberwife
    I didn't officially click on my vote, because I"m waiting on Enterolab results. Funny thing...I remember back being a skinny skinny kid, skinny teen, with problems fainting and dizziness if I didn't eat RIGHT on schedule (but never had hypoglycemia or diabetes...was checked). Now I'm an adult who has to watch her weight like everyone else. Starting having...
  17. jabberwife
    You're not the only one with this problem...I can totally relate. I'm new to the diet, but have had these issues twice in the past 2 weeks....twice I have been glutened. For me it lasts for like 5-6 hours at a time before something actually "happens" and I see relief. I was kept awake Saturday morning from this...every time I'd doze off, there it was, the...
  18. jabberwife
    Am I missing something in my diet? Since going gluten-free, I have been craving candy and chocolate, and never used to have a sweet tooth. I imagine my body is freaking about about the reduction in refined carbs in general, but oddly enough, I'm not craving bread, but gum drops and jelly beans and the like! This definitely doesn't do much for the waistline...
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    WOW! I feel that my additions will be inadequate compared to some of the wonderful cooking ideas here! I usually stock up for a few days on salad in a bag (easier than chopping) and cook several days worth of chicken at a time, and throw together salads for lunch quite a bit. That gets me the fiber I need (I'm having trouble replacing all the whole grain...
  20. jabberwife
    I haven't had issues with them, but my dad has had some issues with the Flax and Buckwheat ones. Of course, I'm so new to the diet yet that I haven't figured out what's bothering me and what is still remnants of my gluteny days.
  21. jabberwife
    Amen CarlaB! That's how I grew up, and what I try to enforce in my household, but I TOTALLY understand about the picky eater kid thing. I have 3 stepchildren that don't live with us, so as much as I try to enforce this rule, it's impossible because they come from their mom's with a different "I want this, I don't like that" every month. Now I'm new to the...
  22. jabberwife
    I am new to the diet (3 weeks in) and am learning rapidly on where CC can lie and hidden gluten issues. Although I am still awaiting my diagnosis from Enterolab, I am already pretty sure that I am going to need to remain on a gluten-free diet, so I'm trying to plan ahead. I have a few questions for those of you with some experience. My husband will...
  23. jabberwife
    I'm new to the diet, but will contribute! Thanks to everyone else for your responses, because there are a few things on here I am happy to go try out! *Best Crackers = Nut Thins (Almond) *Best Cereal = Bob's Gluten-free hot cereal *Best Waffles = Van's Wheat Free Gluten Free Waffles (regular or blueberry) *Best Chocolate = Hershey's Special...
  24. jabberwife
    You know, I'm at work so early that I'm always making breakfast on the go. I seem to do well with one of the Vann's wheat-free waffles (only takes a second in the toaster before I"m out the door) with either honey, jam, or peanut butter on it, and a banana or other fruit. You could even make 2 waffles and make a "sandwich" so that it's less messy to eat in...
  25. jabberwife
    This rocks! Thanks for the info!
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