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trader joe's

2008-04-29T21:03:13Z

just thought i'd bring y'alls ateention to a few wheatfree and nifty things at trader joe's that i found...

fried platain chips
rice bread
rice cakes
quinoa
mini sesame rice crackers

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bob's red mill

2008-04-29T21:01:51Z

this guy has a whole line of gluten free baking mixes. i am having some fun trying them out. i like the brownies and the chocolate chipp cookies are pretty good, even tho a little too sweet and garbanzo-beany for me, i still like'em. check it out...

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Amy's gluten-free pizza!

2008-04-27T07:35:33Z

You know, it's not bad! I could do without the soy "cheeze" that doesn't melt, but otherwise pretty good.

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New here!

2008-03-17T17:11:26Z

Hi everyone. I went wheat-free for a month hoping it would help my endometriosis & some stomach problems I seemed to be having when I ate bread & pasta. It didn't help with the endo but I've been back on wheat for two days & I'm freaking exhausted & depressed. It seems so instant so I'm blaming the wheat. I guess I'm going back to being (at least mostly) wheat free.

I found this great recipe blog through the vegetarian tribe here. It's all meat-free, gluten-free stuff. Even if you eat meat you could probably adapt the recipes. http://glutenfreehippie.blogspot.com/ Some of it doesn't look great but some looks delicious.

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hey everyone! lots of new people in this tribe!

2008-02-19T21:51:49Z

saying hello and welcome~
please introduce yourselves new ones, maybe include why you are wheat free- if you'd like-
and everyone else please say hi too- and list your favorite wheat free goodies!

so, hello!
i am Faern your moderator
i have been wheat free for some time now, i lost track in there
i do slip up a little bit, but that's ok! it's part of living! (until you feel horrible and remember why you have chosen a wheat free life- he he)
anyhow, i'd like to say that i am partial to pamela's chocolate chip cookies
and
also
a local company- monster muffins and stuff is wheat free and can be found in most health food stores (if you don't mind paying $3+ for a cookie!)
but as for food (rather than desert) i love making lentils and quinoa with a side chopped salad and scooping all that into lettuce cups or wrapping depending on the lettuce

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help! how to cope when accidentally eat wheat

2008-02-13T06:05:29Z

I accidentally ate wheat & was wondering if anyone knew of some remedies for dealing w/ the cramping, bloating, head-ache side-effects, (besides sleeping it off) ??? THANK YOU***

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WHEAT FREE OATMEAL

2008-02-06T13:46:26Z

I don't mean to step on any toes and I mistitled the previous post (which I have deleted). However, I am hoping to continue the oatmeal discussion because of conflicting "expert" advice I have heard.

I have been told that oats were bad because they either are "processed" in facilities that also process WHEAT, and because they themselves are close enough to WHEAT to have adverse affects on people sensitive to wheat. I have also heard that the latter is not true, and oats are only "bad" because of the former.

Some responses from the previous post indicated that oats aren't a bad thing? So it is possible that info on oats being similar enough to wheat to cause problems is untrue? I guess this could all depend on your level of sensitivity to wheat.

Thanks
~Kaytee

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OMG wheat free in Paris!

2008-02-01T04:26:21Z

Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be posting this but today I found actual, wonderful, legit french bread that is wheat free... with the knarly crust and everything. Not only that but it is a half a block from 'home' here.

If only everyone could see the look on the cashier's face when I shouted and bounced and danced myself around the shop upon finding it.

Today is a good day.

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Gluten-free bread recipes?

2008-01-25T19:08:09Z

Gluten-free breads are so expensive and I'm feeling domestic. Anyone have an easy, yummy gluten-free bread recipe to share with an inexperienced baker?

Thank you kindly :)

Leila Jo

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Okay, I'm back on board!

2008-01-25T17:30:52Z

After a 5 month slump into the netherworld of yeast, bloating, mood swings, weight gain, and general malaise, I am tossing my bread and honoring my body again.

It crept up so slowly that I hardly noticed it happening until the yeastie beasties were out of control, and I was so very disconnected from my body.

So earlier this week I wrote a list of all the foods I was surrendering to my gluten eating roommates, and today, I went food shopping and purchased nearly all fresh fruits and veggies (some tofu in the mix). I've eaten very clean the last 2 days and attended a superfab yoga workshop today (thank you, Faern!), and already I feel my emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical bodies realigning and supporting each other!

So yeah, as Faern mentions in the other thread, sometimes it's good to have these slip-ups cause the yuckiness reminds you why you stopped eating this stuff in the first place. But 5 months is too long. It's good to be back to me. :)

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wheat-free, sugar-free, dairy-free, meat-free, new me. <3

2007-11-26T03:11:45Z

hi. i am new here. and new to this way of eating. its been a month.
intro+questions follow;

i had some kidney issues as well as allergies and general un-well-being, and these are the diet mod's i've done to achieve better health for myself. i try to stay away from most grains, occasional rice and quinoa are all i've been eating in that department. also, because of having multiple kidney stones at a young age and other kidney related problems (paiiinnfulll) i've cut out (some things i love) most nuts, spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms, strawberries. i don't any animal products, besides occasional fish and eggs. i'm meant to have a low protein diet, so its not a big issue there.

so, a normal american diet is out of the question now!

i'm not about to give it up. i feel amazing. my entire life i'd had shortness of breath from asthma, and i am breathing far deeper than i ever knew was possible. my body looks and feels better than ever before.

anyway... i do feel a bit limited. after a month, i've eaten a huge variety of vegetables, some thai food and indian foo, sushi. what i'm really missing is desserts...

i'm wondering about wheat-free, dairy-free, sugar-free dessert items and also wondering if any other people here follow diets similar to mine. also wondering if you all know of tribes with these restrictions. its hard to find recipes and things that make all these considerations.

greetings, thanks + love <3

<3jackie

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DOH!

2007-11-21T14:56:20Z

I don't know what I was thinking, or rather why I was NOT thinking but I managed to give myself a good dose of wheat induced BLAH a few days ago in NYC.

Mental note - Buckwheat is just like wheat. Apparently, I hadn't actually craved or eaten buckwheat aka kasha since I've gone wheat free and well... yeah. Sad. I was so excited to have a big plate of the stuff and a proper bowl of borscht. It was as good as chocolate cake once I realized that it was something that I won't be eating again.

Goodbye dear kasha, how I will miss you.

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Wheat Free Pancakes

2007-11-15T15:49:36Z

Posted for Bethani, but thought I'd make it's own message.

3 eggs, mixed
1 ripe banana mashed
1/2 cup walnuts, grind until fine

Mix together and make like normal pancakes. You may find you need to add less or more walnuts. Sometimes the pancakes don't turn out and I find I needed to add more.

My son, who doesn't like pancakes or eggs, loves these pancakes.

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fairly certain of a wheat intolerance looking for support

2007-10-13T15:45:29Z

My friends call me Mouse. I'm trying to decide if I might be intolerant to wheat. Do any of these sound familiar? muscle cramps, gas, bad breath, unexplained depression, cry itchy skin, bloating, difficulty concentrating, sinus issues, back pain. blah blah blah. I was wheat free for a few weeks and felt better. went off it and the more I eat the more I wander around the house looking for salty vinegary things to chew on. I'm more restless and since when do you need to stretch before getting off the couch so you don't pull a muscle? I work out every week and I belly dance so I can't be in this bad of shape

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I can eat wheat now!!!

2007-10-11T21:40:20Z

How does this happen??? I've no idea. I tested it in small bits at first: a pretzel here, some soy sauce there. And that went okay. So I had a few more pretzels another day. And that went fine. And then: I ate a half a bagel! And that went okay. So then: I ate the other half!

There were other events like this, bigger and more daring in wheatscope, but there remained a question in my mind...until today. I got allergy tested, and I am completely free of food allergies! Wow! Not entirely allergy free just yet: I'm allergic to dust mites, dogs, and cats, but as long as no one makes me a dust mite sandwich, I should be fine!

:)

Life is so crazy and interesting~

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Living Wheat and Gluten Free in NYC

2007-09-23T04:58:14Z

I am fighting a desperate battle with Candida albicans and I am working hard at staying wheat and gluten free. I would highly welcome the names of any stores in the Washington Heights area with wheat/gluten-free foods as well as restaurants and recipes. I am currently taking Candistroy (on my third bottle) and have also tried Three Lac. I realize that I can't make serious progress until I develop a serious diet regimen to support this effort. Any tips, suggestions and success stories will be greatly appreciated.

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Magic pill?

2007-09-23T01:20:52Z

A couple weeks ago, I realized I was about to make a major cheat at dinner and was out of allergy pills (which help me a lot with the histamine reactions, but not the digestive ones). So on my way there, I stopped at the local integrative pharmacy where I was told they don't carry my allergy pills but would be happy to order them. No good, as I was about to go out to dinner. The ND on duty asked what I was allergic to, and when I told her it was wheat, she said maybe she could help. She led me to this stuff: http://www.enzymedica.com/products/GlutenEase It was a tad over $30 for a bottle of 60 pills, and she said I could bring it back if it didn't work. She also said while they've had great feedback on the brand, they've had none on this particular product. Ok, sure, one pill can't kill me. I'll be the guinea pig. So off I went to dinner.

I popped a pill with my first bite of my seitan sandwich (I told you there was going to be major cheating) and hoped for the best. It wasn't a cure-all, but it really did help! Cut way down on my digestive symptoms, but somewhat less on the histamine/head cold reaction I usually get.

Then I was sent to a conference for work. In New Orleans. Do you know how hard it is to be vegan in New Orleans? Toss in wheat-free, and you're screwed. I took a handful of these little magic pills with me. And you know what? While my body definitely made me aware that something was amiss, I didn't get sick.

So, I wouldn't call these a cure-all. I wouldn't start eating wheat at every meal. But damn, they're nice to have around for special occasions and travel and whatnot.

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Oakland Temescal GF restaurant

2007-09-16T19:18:32Z

http://www.mariposabaking.com/

You've probably tried their brownies at Whole Foods.

They now serve pizza

We are happy to announce the opening of our gluten-free cafe & bakeshop.! Located in the Temescal neighborhood of Oakland, our bakeshop offers an assortment of incredibly delicious gluten-free delights. If you are in the neighborhood, please come by for:

chocolate chip cookies (GF, DF)
coconut lemon squares (GF, DF)
morning muffins (GF, DF)
blueberry muffins (GF)
brownies (GF)
biscotti (GF, DF)
blueberry tea loaf (GF)
yogurt, berry and biscotti parfait (GF)
* legend: GF - gluten-free DF - dairy-free

Plus, we have wonderful coffees, teas and cold beverages! (Over time, we plan to evolve our menu and offer savory items as well.)

Our hours are: Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm and Saturday 10am - 4pm

Our address is: 5427 Telegraph Ave, Unit D3, Oakland, CA 94609
(You'll find us at the corner of 55th & Telegraph, on the north side of a big Art Deco brick building near Leo's Audio.)

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Kozy Shack Pudding

2007-09-02T20:37:02Z

I just found out that Kozy Shack pudding is GF. Oh yeah....life is good.

My faves are the rice pudding and the chocolate.

Yummy.

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Introduction...and recipe request

2007-08-24T19:44:07Z

Hi all!

I'm jenn. I am on a new adventure in eating and am excited that y'all are here. I am doing some harm-reduction lifestyle changes (a little at a time) and think it might be time to lower and eventually phase out the wheat in my world for some rather persnickety health reasons. I have been quite lucky to find the wheat-free/gluten-free tribes. I have some other introductory posts up and around these here parts (but wanted them all to be different, so no cut and paste) and would love to ask here as well.

I have three beautiful overripe bananas teasing me from the kitchen and I really want to make banana bread. I am not able to go to the store (fatigue problem at the moment) and have a few flours on hand. I do not have celiacs, so gluten is still OK (though i'm looking to phase that as well...but all in due time). I have oat, brown rice and spelt fours as well as some almonds around I can grind up. The challenge? Any recipes or ideas out there using the flours i've got? I could experiment, but would hate for a kitchen disaster today. If there are vegan recipes out there too, I'd love to hear your wonderful creations!

Nice to meet you! and look forward to sharing and learning here.
take care,
jenn/b.girl manley

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WAFFLES for dinner!

2007-08-12T17:39:19Z

i know we have talked about waffles before
i finally got myself some van's wheat free waffles - they were on sale- 2 for $5-
so i did, indeed, have some for dinner!

http://www.vanswaffles.com/wheatfree.php
i had the plain kind, i liked them a lot- a couple were crumbly but i have grown to expect that with wheat free foods...
but all in all i was really happy with them, had them with jam...

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lets talk lunch

2007-08-09T17:14:11Z

anyone pack a lunch to work?

what do you bring?
what is your favorite?

i find this very difficult cause i work retail- only get 1/2 hour lunches- and i REFUSE to use a microwave...

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so, we have this peach tree...

2007-08-07T19:04:39Z

i am, as per usual for most f this year, been at my parents home
and they have this peach tree that is overwhelming
so, i am going to make up a wheat free peach crisp, with the ingredients i can find already here
cause, i am bound to the home
so, i will be using regular old sugar & brown sugar, probably some apple juice, lemon juice, cinnamon and oats-
i don't have any actual flour to work with, but i found this recipe to alter that only calls for a tablespoon of flour- so i was thinking of mashing up some whole oats- or, now this is *a little weird*- one recipe i was looking at called for some rice flour- so i was thinking about mashing up some rice cakes - but i think the oats make more sense...

i'll let you know how it goes....
mmm, maybe there are some apples down in the kitchen ...

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Wheat Free in Europe?

2007-06-24T16:22:30Z

Has anyone done any traveling in Europe and managed to survive a la wheat free?

I'm Spain and UK bound this summer and not sure how I'm going to make it. Last time I traveled abroad I lived off bread as my main (cheap) staple.

Ideas?

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problems with rice?

2007-06-10T13:39:17Z

So I am new to all of this wheat free stuff. I bought some wheat free/gluten free cookies a couple of weeks ago and actually enjoyed them. But I did notice not feeling well after I ate a couple. I didn't pay it much attention as it could have been anything (being tired, work stress, etc.)

Today I had a couple of slices of wf/gf brown rice bread for breakfast and then at lunch i had an gf/wf Amy's rice bowl and another one of those cookies. Almost immediately I got a bad headache and then my stomach started hurting.

Here it is hours later and I am still feeling sick and running to the bathroom.

Could I be having a problem with rice too? I can't think of anything else in the things I ate that would give me these problems.

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Hi all! Yup, it's another newbie

2007-06-07T16:32:27Z

Short intro: I've been wheat-free since January and feel fan-freakin'-tastic! I've been looking for a place where not everyone is a celiac and avoiding all gluten... no offense to any celiacs here, it's just that if you even say spelt to a celiac they turn and run away.:) I'm also lactose intolerant (big surprise!) I have never been to a doctor about this wheat thing, but I did a ton of research, spoke to a nutrition expert and went on an elimination diet before jumping ahead.

I can have oats, barley, rye and spelt with no problem.

I've "wheated" myself since starting, mostly in the beginning by accident.... sometimes on purpose (only 3 times!) and totally willing to pay the consequences (fried dough!!, Pizza Hut, take-out Chinese chicken fingers)

I have found that Yogi Detox Tea helps with alot of my symptoms if I accidentally ingest wheat. Symptoms: Extreme fatigue, neck & shoulder pain, brain fog, burping, gas, bloating, stomach pain, nausea, fever, post nasal drip, moodiness, shortness of breath, "it's like the flu" I tell people. Or a hangover. Anyone else feel like someone slipped them some opiates after they eat wheat? Only it's not good. Weird I know.

I was reading through some posts here and often chuckled, "you're safe, there's only flour in that, not wheat" Man! have I heard that a thousand times! Ever meet the people who think eggs are dairy? Or that you can eat white bread....

And yes, I miss bagels. Glutino makes a nice bagel though.

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Gluten free - NPR

2007-05-15T20:50:12Z

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10096009

my sweetie sent me the link above, where NPR brings "gluten free" to the masses.

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Gluten free Jambalaya at Trader Joe's!

2007-05-15T20:48:45Z

From Joe's website:

Vegetable Jambalaya
Our Vegetable Jambalaya (juhm-buh-LI-yah) is nothing short of a mouthful of fun! We’ve taken this traditional Cajun dish made with black eyed peas, corn, peppers, rice and Creole spices and removed only the time and complexity of the preparation. That’s right, all you get is the delicious, vibrant, wholesome, free-of-gluten, fun-to-eat, easy-to-prepare (microwaves in 90 seconds!) Vegetable Jambalaya. For those who prefer slightly heartier fare, add ham, chicken, shrimp or sausage to this versatile dish. For those who really like a lot of meat, add all of the above. Everyone, regardless of preparation preference, is certain to love the price. We’re selling each 9 oz. pouch of Trader Joe’s Vegetable Jambalaya for just $1.99.

Woohoo!

:)

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Gluten-free chiffon cake

2007-05-15T20:47:36Z

It worked! I made the Coffee and Cream chiffon cake in good ol' Betty Crocker, and just used Bob's Red Mill GlutenFree Baking Flour instead. My theory was that all the loftiness comes from the eggs whites and all their protein, so that lack of gluten shouldn't matter. And it didn't. I assume angel cakes will work just as well.

Also, her carrot cake worked fine, too. The theory there was that all the carrots would keep the cake from being too dry. It didn't seem to rise as much as traditional carrot cake, but it tasted just fine.

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chocolate birthday cake!

2007-05-15T20:46:03Z

For his first vegan, wheat-free baking attempt ever, Brian made me http://cookingadvicelive.info/recipes/veganchoccake.html with http://www.cooks.com/rec/doc/0,176,158161-224204,00.html (using soy flour, vegan margarine, and rice milk) with yummy chocolate glazey stuff on top.

The cake came out a little chewy around the edges. He thinks maybe letting the batter sit for a bit before baking so the rice flour can suck up more liquid might help. But really, a little chewy didn't stop me from gobbling my piece up! I'm trying to hold back from eating the whole thing.

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Wheat and Gluten Free Beer!

2007-05-10T16:29:39Z

WHOOOO!

Red Bridge Beer - made without wheat or barley.

It's kinda fizzy and ambery and actually pretty good. But I like beer and it makes me sad that there are so many I love that I can't have.

My roomie found it at Whole Foods near San Diego this weekend.

Such a treat!

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Diet Cards for Restaurants

2007-05-05T20:33:49Z

I'd like to print up a business card w/ what I can't eat on it to give out at restaurants. Any suggestions for what should be on it, as far as gluten intolerance goes? Any of you use such a card?

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Cookbooks!

2007-05-05T20:02:27Z

I meant to buy a pair of shoes, but instead came home with a copy of Simple Treats: A Wheat-Free Dairy-Free Guide to Scrumptious Baked Goods. I'd never heard of it, but figured it was worth a try. Apparently one of the authors is a Seattle local, according to the nice lady at Sidecar Vegan Grocery. (Just a note, this book is NOT gluten free. I don't see any spelt, kamut, or rye on a quick look at the pantry stocking list, but I do see barley flour and oats.)

Any other wheat-free cookbook favorites out there? (I'm especially interested in vegan ones, but I won't limit the rest of you!)

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Help me expose Life, death, diet and corruption in the California state prisons system.

2007-04-26T22:25:40Z

It has been my wish, since I was exposed to veganism and natural foods, to bring this to the people who usually never get a chance to hear the word, nor get access to, healing, non-toxic diets and foods.

For me, bringing this way of life, and this focus on integrative health, to the underclass in California, particularly kids in the ghettos and people in the penal system has become a driving idea in my heart and mind, as I feel that it is a test of the true power and commitment of not only the vegan movement, but also the activist movement of the left.
I consider it a challenge that we try make this work on a street level, and expose lower class kids and adults to this way of thinking.

I have recently decided to embark on a free-form study of the California state penal system, diet, and the vendors chosen to serve "food" to
the prisoners in the california state penal system.

Recently, Melanoma, and other forms of cancer are appearing in inmates who had no record of these diseases before entering the prison population.

Also I am compiling information in the process of becoming a vendor (a requirement for bring food into the prison system) and other ways to improve diet among inmates.
This information, I intend to package, speak on, and get funding for solutions. My forte is public speaking, however my ability to crunch numbers and data is seriously in question.

Anyone having ideas, information, reports, or wishing to join me in uncovering one of California's worst corruption and mistreatment scandals are invited to email, or message me. I will not be the head or leader of anything. If any change is to take effect in San Quentin, it will require a whole lot more than me.

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speaking of yams

2007-04-26T21:02:50Z

any of you ever try yam noodles?

i just noticed them yesterday at the market.
they are in a plastic package with water.
there was also yam cake, which looked similar to tofu

i was a little scared, but also intrigued

i guess i just like baked yams so much that the idea of a processed noodle was a little frightening

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Ice cream

2007-04-21T15:18:52Z

I love Soy Delicious. It's the best soy and it's GF. Some of there flavors are corn free as far as I can tell & my belly is happy.

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chalk another one up to missing the ingredients list

2007-04-19T19:59:45Z

well, a certain brand of peanut butter has wheat germ in it, i thought it tasted too good...
damn, i welcome the bloating and sometime i will learn from my mistakes.....

'Naturally More' peanut butter

whoops

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I LOVE the name of this tribe!

2007-04-19T19:09:30Z

How wonderful to celebrate a healthy state of living rather than empowering a state of intolerance!

You rock, Ms. Faern~

Love and love and love and love~

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Newbie to Wheat-Free

2007-04-19T19:04:52Z

I'm new to tribe and to living wheat-free. This is actually day one!

I'm going wheat free (and sugar free) mainly because I'm diabetic and wheat really raises my blood sugar. More so than anything else, other than simple sugars.

I also have noticed that after I eat a large amount of wheat products, I feel lightheaded, cloudy-headed, forgetful, very tired, headache, sinus allergies, very sleepy and depressed. I don't sleep well and the next morning I have a terrible "food hangover" with nausea, dizziness...basically all the classic alcohol hangover symptoms.

Does anyone else shows these symptoms? I also feel as though I'm addicted, even though it makes me feel bad. I tell my husband that wheat and sugar are MY herion.

Anyone else feel like this? Or am I completely crazy?

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Wheat Free on the Road

2007-04-12T08:18:24Z

I've been traveling a lot lately and finding it challenging to eat healthy and wheat free the minute I get out of my hometown.

Few things I've been doing that have helped a ton that I thought I'd share since I'm sitting here in a motel in Wilmington, NC and feeling hungry but not motivated enough to do anything about it just yet...

* If you can, travel with a cooler. I'm roadtripping this time and brought a cooler with me to keep in the back of the car, it isn't very big but has saved me. I've been able to keep fruit and veggies and hummus and other healthy snacks on hand for those long hours in the car when the only thing to eat for miles is fast food. Also helpful in smaller towns where I know options are limited.

* Do your homework before you hit a new city. Find out if they have any local health food stores - Whole Foods has a website with a store location thing on it. So does Wild Oats. I actually printed up directions to a few so that when I hit a town that has one I can go there and get some groceries and supplies (to then keep in the cooler). So far, it's been working like a charm.

* Tourism boards usually have restaurant info about their city too - I've done a few searches to see if there are any groovy sounding places to eat since I'm not able to cook my own food as often and rely on eating out. Depending where you are, you might get lucky and find a little gem - you never know.

I don't know why I never thought of doing this stuff before but it's made all the difference in the world on this trip. I've been on the road a week so far and have another 5 days to go and am feeling pretty good.

Granted, I'm not as strict as some - I eat a little dairy and nuts and some meat. It's the wheat that gets me and I shy away from too much soy too.

My fave travel foods this trip:
* trail mix and wheat free granola bars - protein and easy pick me up
* cucumber and baby carrots with hummus and rye crisps and some cheese too
* peanut butter on rye crisps
* cereal - yes, really. got a small box of wheat free stuff and those little individual soy milk boxes (yay cooler)
* salad - I packed a big box up at whole foods salad bar and kept it in the cooler so I'd have something yummy in the middle of nowhere
* smoked salmon for a protein pick me up - tofu would be good too but I try to avoid too much soy
* apples, grapefruits and bananas

Alright... I might actually be hungry enough to do something about it now.

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New (or newly discovered) at Trader Joe's

2007-04-12T08:16:32Z

I am a TJ's addict, so it's always nice for me when they have a new wheat free item.

My local store is now carrying brown rice, wheat-free spaghetti and penne.

I have also long been a fan of the Zen Bakery muffins, one flavor of which come in a wheat-free version (I believe all are vegan). And for a quick lunch when I'm lazy, the black bean enchiladas are awesome (yeah, they require a microwave).

Any other wheat-free TJ's faves?

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Newbie Hello!

2007-04-09T19:58:15Z

I found out yesterday that I am allergic to wheat. So I did a search here on good ol' Tribe and found this tribe.

After getting over the initial "what am I going to eat? Everything has wheat in it!". I did some research online and calmed down. I am glad to have finally found out the reason I have felt so bad for so many years and now I can do something about it.

Anyway...I have to make another appointment to do a followup with my doctor to get all the do's and don't's he recommends but in the meantime I wanted to say Hi.

I have found the posts here to be helpful already!
~Oseaana

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Bagel!?!

2007-03-31T01:43:06Z

Oh my goodness!

I found frozen wheat and gluten free bagel at Whole Foods today.

The brand is Kinnikinnick Foods - Tapioca Rice NY Style Bagels

Having not had a bagel in over 2 years, I'm quite excited about the whole thing. I'll let y'all know if they're any good in the morning.

Silly maybe, but I just had to share with some other people who might actually understand how exciting this is.

posted in LIVING! and Wheat Free - 13 replies

did you know that twizzlers have wheat in them?

2007-03-30T03:40:51Z

i'm not that big on candy, but i noticed this yesterday-
wheat flour is the second ingredient in both the regular and sugar free twizzlers

posted in LIVING! and Wheat Free - 10 replies

Wheat-free vegan donuts coming to Berkeley, CA

2007-03-30T03:39:46Z

http://vegan.tribe.net/thread/78f4c95d-a9d0-42a6-bdcc-cfbc9377084b

No relation, just thought those of you in the Bay Area would want to know!

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any wheat free-ers going to Lightning in a Bottle??

2007-03-27T20:02:52Z

just curious, the people i go with are wheat free, and last year was pretty easy for us working together...
and i just heard that there will be waffles!
the waffle overlord has informed me that he already has the wheat free waffle mix, i am so excited...

bex, aren't you going?

may 11, 12, 13... in santa barbara

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Stir Crazy no longer very Gluten Free supportive

2007-03-26T21:22:36Z

I was upset to eat at Stir Crazy last night,
and am sick today

it was recommended on a link last summer.
my first summer.

I had, what they said was gluten free, in a new pan,
and found soy sauce fried bamboo shoot in the bottom.

and ramon noodles in the Edanome

And even the fruit dish, had a sauce on it.

does any one elses tongue burn, when when it is ingested in error?>

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cafe gratitude tribe!!

2007-03-20T22:48:59Z

http://tribes.tribe.net/cafegratitude?_click_path=Application%5Btribe%5D.Tribe%5B03ab70e3-5de2-40b8-84d6-1f1e6e8f20d0%5D

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Cafe Gratitude is coming out with a cookbook!!! !bounce bounce!

2007-03-20T22:48:25Z

http://www.withthecurrent.com/recipe_book_cover_big.html

oh my goodness
so exciting!

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Newbie with Questions

2007-03-17T03:08:10Z

Hi Everyone:

About five years ago I was food allergy tested. The results were amazing. Since that time, I've noticed that if I ate anything that was on the list that I was "allergic" to, I had some significant reactions.

Recently, I moved to another state and I found a new doctor. He wants me to have a blood test for Celiac Disease.

This is a really silly question, but since I'm allergic to the following grasses, wheat, rye, barley, and oats (and yeast, hops, etc), I've experimented with wheat free baked goods. My reaction was so severe with these that I honestly don't think I have Celiac Disease.

I don't want to into details about my reaction (unless anyone wants more info), but I couldn't be away from the bathroom for any amount of time. And this would last for over a 24 hour period. I've tried "The Gluten Free Pantry" and "Energy" brand alternatives with horrible results.

Does anyone with Celiac Disease have such a reaction to gluten free products? In my case, I'm better off cheating with the grasses that I've been "allergic" to than with the gluten free alternatives.

Thanks so much,

Azeeza

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Bundt Cake Recipe!

2007-03-08T20:16:00Z

Gluten free and vegetarian with vegan option!!!

http://www.mothering.com/sections/recipes/gluten-free-bundt-cake.html

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Popular bakery raided by feds

2007-03-06T04:18:59Z

"MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Federal authorities seized more than 30,000 loaves of bread from the French Meadow Bakery and a storehouse on Tuesday, accusing the company of mislabeling the products as wheat-free.

The products contain the grain spelt, which U.S. Attorney Thomas Heffelfinger said shares common proteins with wheat and is just as dangerous to those allergic to wheat.

The bakery said it considers spelt to be an alternative to wheat.

Wheat allergies are among the most common of food allergies and can be life-threatening, especially to children, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

"Mislabeling actually creates a serious health risk in a significant percentage of the population," Heffelfinger said.

Some of the products contain Kamut, a similar grain."

~and it goes on a bit in the article...

http://www.kstp.com/article/stories/S13349.html?cat=1

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GF festival in Seattle, WA March 17

2007-03-01T18:22:46Z

Once you've been to the web site, you'll know everything I know: http://gluten.net/events.htm#local

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New Here

2007-03-01T00:06:59Z

Hi, I am Nerissa (aka Mamma). I am mamma to 4 kids, a hubby and two adopted kids (my husband's band mates...lol). I am currently struggling with finding things that my 5 year old can eat.

He is allergic to wheat, oats and gluten...in addition he has signs the diabetes is coming and we want to prolong that (or stop it from happening)....so sugar is also a concern. I find it very difficult (and expensive) to feed him things he likes and that keep him feeling full. I swear he NEVER stops eating.

Anyway, I found this tribe and I hope it will help me in my struggles!

Peace and Much Luv,

Mamma

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good eatz - web store

2007-02-27T21:20:49Z

http://www.goodeatz.org/

the above link came to me via Sun & Earth products (they make detergents and soaps with no stinky smells added to them, good for anyone with sensitive skin, allergies, etc.). i've never tried anything of theirs, but thought i'd share the info with y'all....

if anyone buys anything from them, please post and let us know what you think!! the website sounds pretty good.

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GF labelling survey for FDA

2007-02-26T18:09:18Z

ACDA Launches Survey to Assist FDA on Gluten-Free
Labeling

The FDA's proposal for labeling products
'gluten-free' was
published on January 23, 2007. The FDA has
requested
feedback from consumers on several issues
relating to the
gluten-free diet, and how individuals make
choices about
gluten-free products.

The American Celiac Disease Alliance (ACDA) is
launching
a survey focused on several questions posed by
the FDA.
The survey was developed by dietitians with
expertise in the
gluten-free diet and who are associated with the
Dietitians in
Gluten Intolerance Diseases (DIGID), a specialty
subunit of
the American Dietetic Association.

Please take a few moments to complete this very
important
survey. The results will be compiled and
presented to the
FDA by the ACDA.

To access the survey go to the ACDA website
www.americanceliac.org/news.htm .

Your comments will help the FDA decide what type
of GF
labeling will be allowed in the United States.
The survey
closes on March 15.

Thank you for being an advocate for celiacs.

About the ACDA
The American Celiac Disease Alliance was
established in
March 2003 to provide leadership on public policy
issues
affecting those with celiac disease. The
non-profit serves
as a national umbrella organization representing
all segments
of the celiac community -- research centers,
physicians,
patients, food manufacturers, print media, and
the service
industry.

More information on the FDA proposal:
The FDA has prepared a series of questions and
answers to
help consumers understand the provisions of the
proposal.
For a copy go to:
www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/glutqa.html.
For a copy of the gluten-free labeling guidelines
go to:
www.cfsan.fda.gov/~lrd/fr070123.html.
__________________________________________________
reply to this post

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frustrated

2007-02-19T01:43:22Z

i'm finding myself really frustrated and not inspired by food lately. anyone else feeling this? i'm craving crap that i can't eat. maybe i'm just hormonal or something. does anyone know of any enzymes or something to help in case i do get weak and break down and do something stupid like... eat a real piece of delicious crusty french bread or maybe a bagel with cream cheese on it? i've taken papaya enzymes before but they don't really do the trick.

walking on the edge of wheaty badness right now...

maybe i should just shut up and eat another bowl of rice instead.

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sourdough rye

2007-02-18T20:51:25Z

http://images.tribe.net/tribe/upload/photo/e70/41f/e7041ff6-3a10-4151-b24b-e815c96daa9b
http://images.tribe.net/tribe/upload/photo/a66/085/a6608560-fa79-42ba-9d42-99bfa29d84fb

Bakery- FRENCH MEADOW, organic made by' Dimpflmeier
Type- EUROPEAN SOURDOUGH RYE

.wheat free.yeast free.no sweetener.no oils.

(the sourdough culture is made with rye flour and water)

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Gluten Free Blog

2007-02-18T02:07:50Z

http://gluten-free-blog.blogspot.com/index.html

my sweetie just sent me the link above, thought I'd share it here if it hasn't already been posted. As of today, the last posting was about gluten free pizza crust ... and it looks awesome (for those who prefer thick(er) crust pizza).

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Eating out at fairs and festivals: What do you do?

2007-02-18T02:03:25Z

What do you do about all day events/festivals/places in general that won't let you bring in food because they want you to buy theirs? I'm brand new to a wheat free/gluten free diet. I've had enough of a hassel over the years eating dairy-free (my favorite is when they ask "what's dairy?"). From my one attempt eating gluten-free on campus, I have an awful time trying to explain what gluten could be hiding in (I've given up--bringing all my own food now).

I'm heading to an all-day festival this weekend. I'm thinking of the usual fair-food and can't think of anything to eat--I already don't do many meats and fried foods, no dairy, then add in no bread products...all that's left is salad, if that even exists at fairs nowadays, but I doubt I'll be able to check out the ingredients in the dressing... I'm still continuing food allergy testing, so I want to make sure nothing at all is sneaking in, not even the grain alcohol in cooking spray. I thought I'd just bring my own lunch, but don't know what will happen if they won't let me bring it in. Anyone tried it? I'm imagining arguing with some minimum wage guard about celiacs and my logic--either let me bring my food in, or all four of us will have to leave and eat somewhere else--and can't imagine that going well either. I've e-mail the festival and asked for written confirmation that I can bring in my own food, but haven't heard back.

Any words of wisdom for a newbie?

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bread crumbs

2006-11-09T17:29:57Z

Hi, newly gluten free here...wondering if anyone has a recommendation for gluten free bread crumbs...? Thanks!

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chocolate cake!!!!

2006-11-07T19:46:44Z

oh man..........
I bought this cake mix the other day made by Pamela's..
It's FREAKIN AWSOME!!

that's the first chocolate cake I've had in about ten years....

my partner ~ who isn't "one of us" but has had to put up with my wheat freakiness forever...
said it was one of the best chocolate cakes he has had..

just wanted to share ;-)

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"bad" food cravings and the healthy foods that help

2006-10-13T18:59:22Z

i came across this today while searching for iron info-
very neat chart

http://www.naturopathyworks.com/pages/cravings.php

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Jerusalem Artichokes or Sunchokes- tis the season---

2006-10-13T18:58:36Z

anyone get these ever?
i am having my first one-
i have sliced it thing and put it in my veggie sandwhich, which is on the bitter side since the bread is rye- but i like them-
i like the flavor and the added substance, sometimes i feel like my sandwhiches are all cucumber sometimes ...

but then i got to thinking-
what is this thing- well, it looks like a root
looks nothing like and artichoke
what's the deal-?-
so i looked it up-
and in my reading i came across this sentence
"Jerusalem artichoke flour is also recommended for those who are allergic to wheat and other grains."
among a lot of other stuff- so i thought i would share, considering wheat and gluten free individuals need more variety usually, especially when starting aout, and sometimes people end up wheat free due to other medical issues that the wheat was "sticking up" if you will-

so- here's some stuff-

"Jerusalem artichoke history
Jerusalem artichoke, botanically-named Helianthus tuberosus, is the tuber of a variety of perennial flower in the aster family. The flowers look like small yellow sunflowers. Also marketed as sunchokes, these gnarly little tubers look a lot like ginger root. Perhaps the most important root cash crop to originate in North America, the tubers have a potato-like texture often recommended as a potato substitute for diabetics. Sir Walter Raleigh found Native Americans cultivating sunroots in what is now Virginia in 1585. When the sunchoke reached Europe in the early 1600s thanks to Samuel de Champlain, it was known as the "Canada" or "French" potato. The French, who call it topinambour (incidentally also a term used for an uncouth, uneducated person), are credited with improving the tubers and cultivating sunchokes on a larger scale."

"For many years, the Jerusalem artichoke was shunned due to an old wives' tale linking it to leprosy simply because of the similarity of the tubers to the shape of deformed fingers caused by the disease. During World War II, sunchokes and rutabagas were the most prevalent vegetables, giving them the reputation as a poor man's vegetable."

"Jerusalem artichokes and health
Sunchokes store their carbohydrates in a form of inulin, a starch that is not utilized by the body for energy, as opposed to sugar. They are recommended as a potato substitute for diabetics since they are filling but not absorbed by the body, and because they also show indications of assisting in blood sugar control. Jerusalem artichoke flour is also recommended for those who are allergic to wheat and other grains.

High in iron, potassium and thiamine, low-fat sunchokes also feed the healthy bacteria (lactobacilli) in the intestional tract. However, they can cause flatulence in some people and first tastings should be in small amounts. For those sensitive to gas-producing foods, pre-cooking before baking or a good boiling is recommended, and eating them raw should be avoided. On another note, one strange case of an allergic reaction has been linked to inulin, which may be a subject of interest to those who suffer swelling and breathing difficulties from other foods. "

more info and recepies
http://homecooking.about.com/library/weekly/aa102300a.htm
http://plantanswers.tamu.edu/vegetables/jerusart.html
http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/afcm/jerusart.html

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food combining helps digestion

2006-10-03T17:12:25Z

well- for now i am going to post some links... and a couple of basics
http://www.healingdaily.com/detoxification-diet/food-combining.htm

Proponents of food combining advocate the following principles:

The most important rule, is this: Don't mix starch foods with protein foods at the same meal.

Here are the other principles which proponents of food combining adhere to:

1. Eat starches and acids at separate meals. Acids
neutralize the alkaline medium required for starch
digestion and the result is indigestion and fermentation.

2. Eat carbohydrate foods and protein foods at
separate meals. Protein foods require an acid
medium for digestion.

3. Eat only one kind of protein food at a meal.

4. Eat proteins and acid foods at separate meals.
The acids of acid foods inhibit the secretion of the
digestive acids required for protein digestion.
Undigested proteins putrefy in bacterial
decomposition and produces some potent poisons.

5. Eat proteins and fats at separate meals. Some
foods, especially nuts, are over 50% fat and
require hours for digestion.

6. Eat proteins and sugars (fruits) at separate
meals.

7. Eat starchy foods and sugars (fruits) at
separate meals. Fruits undergo no digestion in the
stomach and are held up if eaten with foods which
require digestion in the stomach.

8. Eat melons alone. Melons combine with almost no
other food.

9. Forget the desserts. Eaten on top of meals they
lie heavy on the stomach, requiring no digestion
there, and ferment. Bacteria turn them into
alcohols, acetic acids and vinegars.

http://www.internethealthlibrary.com/DietandLifestyle/food-combining-detailed-chart-b.htm

http://www.peter-thomson.co.uk/foodc/the_good_news_about_food_combining_the_golden_rule.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food_combining

http://weightloss.about.com/cs/foodcombining/

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protein in stuff/ link to charts

2006-10-03T17:05:42Z

http://www.vegparadise.com/protein.html#Charts

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wondering about spelt...

2006-09-13T20:05:58Z

http://www.pacificbakery.com/spelt.htm
"Not to be confused with oats or wheat, spelt is a member of the same grain family but is an entirely different species."

"Nutrition Value
Spelt's uniqueness is also derived from its genetic makeup and nutrition profile. Spelt has high water solubility, so the nutrients are easily absorbed by the body. Spelt contains special carbohydrates which are an important factor in blood clotting and stimulating the body's immune system. It is also a superb fiber resource and has large amounts of B-complex vitamins. Total protein content is from 10 to 25% greater than the common varieties of commercial wheat"

http://www.spelt.com/

Spelt (Triticum spelta) is a species of wheat.

Spelt is considered to be a hybrid of emmer wheat and einkorn wheat that originated in the Near East, where it was cultivated at least 3000 years ago. In the Middle Ages, it was cultivated in parts of Switzerland, Tyrol and Germany. Spelt was introduced to the United States in the 1890s. In the 20th century, spelt was virtually replaced by wheat, which produces higher yields. However, since spelt is rather more hardy than wheat and does not require fertilizers, the organic farming movement made it more popular again towards the end of the century.

Spelt contains about 62 percent carbohydrates, 8.8 percent fibre, 12 percent protein and 2.7 percent fat, as well as dietary minerals and vitamins, including silica. As it contains a high amount of gluten, it is suitable for baking. However, the gluten in spelt is different from that in normal wheat and therefore spelt can be consumed by some gluten-intolerant people.

The name of Spelt in German is Dinkel, and the hull which covers the seed is called Spelz. The grains which don't thresh freely like modern wheat were identified by this quality and the name probably wandered into the English language and changed its function.

In Germany, the unripe spelt grains are dried and eaten as Grünkern, which literally means green seed.

The Luxembourger surname "Speltz" is derived from this grain. In Italy spelt is known as farro.

http://www.flourandgrain.com/explorers/grainChainClub/faqs.htm

http://waltonfeed.com/self/spelt.html
"Many people who are allergic to wheat can tolerate Spelt. However, many allergy doctors believe that Spelt is too closely related to wheat for it to be an effective replacement grain. They feel that even though wheat sensitive people might be able to tolerate it now, as time goes by they will develop wheat-like allergies to it. However, companies that exclusively sell Spelt products to people, many of them with wheat allergies, say their customers have had really good luck eating Spelt goods. Spelt has a lower gluten strength which makes it possible for many people with gluten allergies to eat this product. Purity Foods, one of the main marketers of Spelt say that out of thousands of their customers with wheat allergies, only 16 of them have reported allergic reactions to Spelt."
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
ok- so my question here is-
what if you don't show allergic reactions?>
- and it's silently doing damage that can cause a development into more serious health situations-
which is that stance i feel is appropriate for me- rather than missing out all the time- i am trying to find foods i enjoy and can happily live off of rather than looking for substitutions for everything...

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whiskey

2006-08-18T19:56:12Z

ok, i have now seen sources listing whiskey and gin as gluten free and gluten containing......does anyone know which it is? i'd rather not kick back with a jack and coke and wish i hadn't........

and to whomever it was who recommnded the eat right for your type books....sorry i am terrible at recalling, well most things but names rank highly.......i am giving it a whirl. i'll let you know how i get on. since the main things the author says to avoid i already know i can't cope with i have some confidence in the rest of it being accurate.

pip.
xxx

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who misses spagetti?

2006-08-08T19:29:22Z

and i mean, good pasta- not that weird texture and that slightly nutty flavor - which i have actually come to like a lot- but not for oold fashioned spagetti- not good enough for me-
but this stuff- i just posted and image in the gallery- is sooooooooooooooo good
i just love it
http://images.tribe.net/tribe/upload/photo/c5f/41e/c5f41e3c-e445-49ab-bfd3-25dc8be79b4d

http://www.tinkyada.com/

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wheat and gluten free pretzels!

2006-08-04T16:12:24Z

something i've been craving and missing and i finally found some that are good!

made by glutino (www.glutino.com)

and i found them at a random visit to safeway when i couldn't make it to my usual grocery.

such a nice treat - i had to share.

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on vacation - ack! too much wheat already!

2006-08-04T16:11:30Z

well, so much for at least trying to stay low-wheat if not no-wheat on vacation! i'm in ny and of course my first breakfast was bagels. and last night i had a hot dog! a hot dog! (well, a turkey dog.) had to eat the bun - i was ravenous, and there was no other food around (it was late at the water taxi beach - just hot dogs and beer.) sigh. oh well - at least i don't have a serious allergy - the eczema may just act up, and i've been a bit "out of it" (though that could be jet lag.)

at least i got some oatmeal for future breakfasts.

no more hot dogs. but i will have some pizza. gotta do it, once every year or so.

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san diego recci

2006-07-24T18:20:36Z

ok....another week lost due to the wheat of doom......made me kinda worry about my october visit to san diego. the reason i got sick last time was i didn't want to be a total pain in the ass for the friend i was staying with and ate lots of bagels as it seemed a reaosnable vegan alternative.....this year my reactions to gluten have gone off the chart and this is not going to be an option....

so, is there anyone on here who lives in, near or knows of good places to get gluten free food in san diego area? i am learning to accept fruit n veg as my staples but i am a carb junkie at heart and a whole month of no gluten free cereal or anthing is just unpleasant.

any info or thoughts welcome. it's going to make me a great house guest! come with warning...may sleep 20 hours a day and not be ablt to speak....haha

thanks you muchly lovely people

pip.
xx

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grain recepies alla' sunshine (link to another tribe's thread)

2006-07-24T16:45:17Z

http://tribes.tribe.net/glutenfreecookingiseasy/thread/e93e8a62-4350-4d7e-9b24-3b7683b9e2d7

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tricky tricky..... itchy itchy...

2006-07-23T03:26:11Z

First ingredient in my tj's "Corn Tortilla Flat Bread" = wheat flour.... damn, they're tasty too... guess I have to READ the ingredients and crap, before I get home (or halfway through the package)

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Serious Allergies

2006-06-27T18:40:01Z

Hey All-

Sorry to give a lot of details...but here we go...

So, for the last year, I have been plagued with severe constipation, bloating and and few other terrible, uncomfortable things. After way too many blood tests and "other" procedures, we ruled out cancer, IBS, etc. My doc has now said it must be food allergies, pointing to wheat/gluten, (some) nuts and sugar. I did a 7 daycleanse, felt great, and things seem to be working a little better, now that I'm eating totally differently. So I'm am now on a fruit and veggie *only* diet, and reintroducing EVERYTHING back into my system. This is so difficult! I have the Raw book and a few others, but does anyone have advice on how to keep going? Recipes? And how to get protein? I seem to have issues with peanuts, almonds and pecans. Thanks everyone...

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are all wheats made equal?

2006-06-21T07:29:56Z

Hi I'm new here.
An allergy test a few years ago confirmed my suspicion that I have a wheat sensitivity. (I was surprised to find out Rye was also a problem. On a previous test over 20 years ago, I was told that I'm allergic to potatoes.)

Anyway, how do I know if it's all wheat, wheat gluten etc or just some wheats? What about Bulgar?
According to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat there's 6 species

* Common Wheat or Bread wheat - (T. aestivum) A hexaploid species that is the most widely cultivated in the world.
* Durum - (T. durum) The only tetraploid form of wheat widely used today, and the second most widely cultivated wheat today.
* Einkorn - (T. monococcum) A diploid species with wild and cultivated variants. One of the earliest cultivated, but rarely planted today.
* Emmer - (T. dicoccon) A tetraploid species, cultivated in ancient times but no longer in widespread use.
* Spelt - (T. spelta) Another hexaploid species cultivated in limited quantities.
* Kamut® or QK-77 - (T. polonicum or T. durum) A trademarked tetraploid cultivar grown in small quantities that is extensively marketed. Originally from the Middle East

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What's Teff? And Mullet?

2006-06-15T20:27:12Z

I see the main pic features something called Teff.... never heard of that.

And does mullet contain wheat? I was reading a blog from a nutritionist praising mullet... made it sound about as good as quinoa.

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hello!

2006-05-29T16:54:44Z

hi there,
room for a newbie with a possibly dumb question???? well ya stuck with me anyways. haha

ok, i turned vegan about three years ago and noticed that when i gave up wheat as well as part of some random detox thing i felt really good. like i had not noticed how bad i was normally feeling till then. anyways i avoided the wheat and all was good till i went on vacation last year. i had a great time in san diego but i lapsed into old bagel and bread habbits as i was enough of a pain for my friend to find food for with the vegan thing going....and i figured how bad could it be? well by the time i had done diego and a stint in virginia i was pretty sick. the worst case of sinisitus i had ever had, i was barely awake most of the last week, apathetic, worn out, swollen glands, looked kinda like the elephant woman a bit and was sounding like darth vader. i had been doing high impact cardio all summer and now i could barely walk a few feet without stopping to catch my breath.
so i got home, ditched the wheat as best as i could and felt a ton better. but i can't seem to get right again. i have finally relented and gone to the doctors as there is more than one thing going mental with my body at present. but i have an inbuilt mentality saying don't mention possible wheat intollerabce you'll be wasting their time. and then i seem to hone in on food with wheat in it (cocoa?!) and feel dreadful after the tiniest amount. my breathing freaks me out most as i am claustropobic and feel paniced when my breathing is impaired. i guess i am just wanting someone to tell me this is not just in my head. i am sick of hearing "just eat it ad enjoy it and don't worry". it's making me loose all faith in my own judgement. i know dairy/yeast/eggs/aspartame and tea give me bad headaches. i have taken up body building in an effort to not feel like such a pathetic lump so need more protein than normal and the wheat issue is just one thing on a long list that is really starting to get me down now.
wow i really did not plan on this being so long or whiney. sorry! guess it is bothering me more than i thought.

so do i ask and see if i can get a test done or am i just jumping at shadows after so many months of looking at the same problems and getting nowhere?

any advice i would really welcome.

thank you for your time, it means a lot and i know this is a bit long winded....oopps.....never could just get to a point without doing a few laps of the track first!

pip. xxx

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soft diet

2006-05-09T03:55:57Z

hey there fellow anti wheaties...

I am experiencing a serious bout with a TMJ type disorder...

as you all know.. even more food restrictions is extra tricky for us...

rice pasta is kinda chewy and my regular salads and stir frys are even lengthy to chew...
any of you been through this??
suggestions??

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reporting back on muscle spasms and calcium/magnesium

2006-04-28T22:26:09Z

in refernce to the other thread on muscle spasms-

i didn't change anything in my diet
except i started taking
CAL-CITRATE+
IT'S 1000 MG OF CALCIUM
W/ VIT.D-3 and Magnesium

the serving size is 4 tablets
i havn't gotten up to that much cause i don't like to take a bunch of pills at once- so i take it a couple times a day instead of all at once-
so even with the lower dosage
the mini tremors have stopped, pretty much all together

just thought i'd share
take care!

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wheat hiding in spices

2006-04-18T20:21:17Z

hey all- i just joined the spice rack tribe cause of this thread-
http://spicerack.tribe.net/thread/90b0d014-b028-48a5-9a86-0844cbcfcafa
wheat is an additive in this grouping of spices used instead of garlic and onions in indian cooking...
i am learnig a lot in the spice rack tribe and in the allergies and recepies tribe-
just thought i'd share

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ok here's another one....what about muscle spasms?

2006-04-10T22:01:25Z

This might be totally unrelated because I belly dance, and occasionally go to the gym so maybe I'm just not stretching enough..Anywho. There for a while I was getting horrid muscle cramps in my feet, lower legs and occasionally neck. How do you pull a muscle getting off the couch? I read somewhere that muscle pain might also be a wheat thing. Dangitall I almost wish I was twice as symptomatic so it would be easier to determine if I do have a problem instead of wondering if it's all in my head.

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insomnia?

2006-04-07T23:49:59Z

has anyone heard of or experienced insomnia after wheat consumption?

i've been SO good for SO long and haven't had anything. i broke down last night and had a teensy bit of wheat at dinner with my friend. the fresh garlic naan was just too tempting and i was willing to sign on for a bit of discomfort in exchange for a little tasty bite of it. next thing i know, it's 3 am and i'm still wide awake and feeling funny...

ever happen to you?

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yawning and tinitus

2006-04-07T01:47:24Z

anybody get the ringing in the ears, itching back of the throat problem? How bout yawning a lot and feeling like you're about to cry or someone's squeezing your chest? that kinda worries me. Mom is saying she gets it too, and she has MS

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pre- made baking mixes

2006-04-06T19:19:56Z

I was reading the ealier post about pancakes and thought I'd share my favorite pre-made mix company. Namaste I found this stuff at a Albertsons in Sebastopol. They have a pizza mix, pancake mix and cookie mix..
they are gluten, wheat,potatoe, soy, dairy and casein free!!!!!

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excellent

2006-04-05T18:02:02Z

that poster is PERFECT!!!!
my last 'boyfreind" would use my pull out cutting board to make his sandwiches on...and not wipe it off!! he was blown away about me complaining about him leaving WHEAT GERMS around...
so I dumped him...

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HELLO!

2006-03-28T00:22:53Z

HI there I am a new member to your tribe!
I have been wheat free for close to 10 years now... and am also allergic to corn & potatoes..WEEEE

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In time for Passover

2006-03-22T17:16:32Z

http://www.gezuntheit.net/Products2_matzah.html

Spelt matzah! Some of the items on this page have wheat, but at least it is a starting point for possible wheat-sensitive/wheat-free options for Passover. I may try some this year and will report if i do!

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