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Posted 4/12/2011 8:14 PM (GMT 0)
My allergist has suggested I go to a gluten free and dairy free diet for two weeks and see if I feel better.  I tried it last year and only lasted 4 days, due mainly to not having the energy to do so much work to be able to eat.  Some days I wish I could just find something that I can eat and not think about it. Lol. Like a cereal bar or shake that contains EVERYTHING you might need to get through your day.  Bam. It's there, tastes ok, eat it and go... until the next meal.  No muss, no fuss. Cuz right now, I'm too tired to buy it, cook it and clean up after.  If I my stomach didn't object, I'd just stop eating...

 

Posted 4/12/2011 8:28 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Luvskermit,
There are bars called Larabar that are gluten free which I use to eat for breakfast. I was gluten free for many months, also coffee free (no decaf or regular). Honestly, I cannot say I was any better. It seems I did feel better for a bit, but then bam, went into a flare again... this has happened whenever I have tried anything, like not using Aspartame, etc... Nothing really seems to make a difference, at least in me, with fibro, I am sorry to say
take care
Miriam
PS - Most stores now sell a lot of gluten free products. I tried it about 5 or 6 years ago when I had to prepare everything but now you can find a lot of already prepared frozen foods, even pizza!
Posted 4/12/2011 8:45 PM (GMT 0)
I have celiac disease so I have no choice but to be gluten free. I completely understand what you mean about not having the energy to cook everything from scratch.  I try to cook things that we can eat on for several days like chilli, soups, casseroles. I'm not a big breakfast eater, but I recently tried Udi's cinnamon raisin bagels and they were amazing. You'd never know they were gluten free.  If you have a Whole Food's near you they carry Canyon Bakehouse brand bread that is really good. It can be frustrating at times to not be able to just open a can of something or throw something in the microwave, or even just drive through somewhere to get something to eat. But I always think about how bad I pay for it later if I do get into gluten, it gives me all the incentive I need!  I wish you the best in your endeavors and don't get too discouraged it is possible to have a varied and delicious diet even being gluten free.
Posted 4/12/2011 10:45 PM (GMT 0)
I've gone gluten and dairy free, as well as caffeine and nightshade free. It's not easy and I know what you mean. I tend to cook in large quantities so I can eat hassle free for the rest of the week. I agree with buying Larabars. They're fantastic. Get some gluten free oatmeal or oatmeal like breakfast cereals. They don't take much effort to make, you can make it in bulk quantities to last the week and you can add in honey, cinnamon or whatever else to have a new flavor every day.
Get some gluten free bread and have a sandwich every day (be careful of cold cuts, some can have fillers).
Making or buying all natural fruit and veggie smoothies are another easy way to fill up, get energy and nutrition and not think about it much. Toss a gluten free, dairy free veggie burger in the microwave and take it to go - it's faster than a traditional burger and some varieties taste great. There are gluten and dairy free doughnuts that you can also toss in the microwave and take to go.
Buy those cups of minute brown rice and add some steamed veggies and you have a filling meal that took no more than 5 minutes.
There are a lot of options if you take some time to look. It took me awhile to adjust but I'm doing ok.
Posted 4/12/2011 11:32 PM (GMT 0)
I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease 11 years ago. Back then "gluten free" was rarely heard of. Labeling and readily available information has gotten soooo much better. There are so many more gluten free products available. I was at Walmart last week and low and behold Snyders sells GF pretzel sticks! I haven't had a pretzel in 11 years! I really enjoyed that bag :-) Udi's makes really good bread and bagels. And as far as cooking I stick with the basics. Veggies, meat and potatoes. The snacking items have always been difficult but there are more things available. I wish you well and hope you feel better.

Joysotay...nice to hear from another Celiac!


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Posted 4/13/2011 1:11 AM (GMT 0)
I'm gluten free...I truly believe I am celiac, yet am told I have the wrong genes for celiac.  It doesn't matter though, I am gluten free, have been for nearly 11 yrs and always will be.   The tiniest amount of gluten makes me ill.  All gluten free processed foods make me ill, they aren't really totally gluten free, just gluten lite, which has been proven.

I'm luckier then some in the fact that I only have to cook for myself.  I eat chicken breast tenders, green beans, peas, carrots, pears, apples, peaches, cherries, grapes, almonds, walnuts...almond milk, decaf coffee and teas.  I make my own almond milk and nut butters.  I always react to processed milks, be it almond or coconut.  I do not eat any grains, none at all, no nightshades, no cruciferous veggies, no red meat, no shellfish, nearly no histamine foods...use no sweetener or sugar other than stevia.  This lifestyle has finally allowed me to lose the nasty weight I was carrying around for years.

When you first go gluten free, I'd advice you not to use any oats.  Many celiac/gluten intolerants react to oats the same as to gluten.  It's best to start out very mildly, nothing processed, meat, potatoes, veggies, fruits.  Also to be safe, check your shampoos, lotions, soaps, and such too.

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