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Posted 4/15/2011 6:36 PM (GMT 0)
Hello everyone.  I have been a member of this forum for about a year now but I have UC so I usually post there.  My husband was just diagnosed with Celiac disease on April 11.  I have decided that I will also go gluten free to simplify our lives and to reduce the risk of cross contamination.  We have a pretty good handle on things so far but I am hoping to find a reliable, reasonable online source for finding products in Canada.  I have found one called glutenfree.com but the shipping is astronomical.  Does anyone know of an online store that ships out of BC or Alberta?  I live in a very small rural town in BC so the products available here are limited.  I am hoping to find a supply store in one of the nearby towns (the closest one is 1.5 hours away) but online would be easiest if the shipping isn't too much. 

I am looking forward to reading the topics of discussion here in hopes of finding lots of helpful information.  Thank you all for being here.  tongue

Posted 4/16/2011 12:06 PM (GMT 0)
I can't help you with locations in Canada, just wanted to say Hi.  Have you looked into Amazon.com?  They say products are a decent price there and I think over $25 is free shipping, maybe not to Canada though, not sure.
Posted 4/19/2011 3:24 AM (GMT 0)
I have Celiac Disease and also live in a small rural town in BC. I find it easy to maintain a gluten-free diet because I mostly eat whole foods.

My diet consists of fruits, vegetables, pure meats, fish, eggs, rice, most cheese, and that's about it. Lots of food is naturally gluten-free.

I have always loved curried chicken -- it's gluten free (I always check the ingredients in the curry powder because some of the brands do contain gluten).

I don't eat replacement foods for bread, donuts, pie crust, pizza, etc.

Since my diagnosis last November, I have lost 20 lbs. I feel better now than I have ever felt in my life. :-)

PS Chapman's Ice Cream is gluten-free (most flavours) and so is most high quality chocolate. MMMMM Chocolate.
Posted 4/20/2011 2:49 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you both for your replies. Since posting I have been able to find some reasonable recipes (fewer ingredients) than some gluten free recipes. We eat pretty healthy for the most part and always have so that is making our transition easier. However, my husband works away from home a lot so I need to be able to provide healthy, nutritionally packed lunches. He is a very tall man and lost 30 lbs before his diagnosis and he can't afford to lose anymore. His doctor would like him to gain at least 20 of it back. His work at times is very physical and when he is feeling well, he has a very large appetite. I am going to start baking my own breads, buns, muffins etc for him.
I am fortunate in that I work in a hospital and have access to lots of information, discussions with doctors, nutritionists, and nurse educators.
Again, thank you both for replying.
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