Guest guest Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 Moderator's message: post edited for vegan content and denoted by [[[ ]]]. I've been gluten-free fro seven years now. I always shop the outside perimeter of the grocery stores and once you get used to buying fresh foods you won't even miss the canned/boxed stuff. If you think about it all the fresh produce [[[and meats]]] are almost always located around the outside of the stores. The canned processed stuff is in the in center of the store. As a Celiac sufferer I can have any kind of fresh veggies or frozen as long as they don't have any sauces on them, fresh fruit, [[[any kind of fresh meat/fish/chicken]]] cooked with salt & pepper and no sauces, rice as long as you cook it yourself. Just stick to the plain stuff for a little bit and then you can add baked goods that you can either buy via health food stores or learn how to bake them yourself. You may also purchase gluten free mixes if your like me and don't have an ounce of Martha Stewart in her bones! Good luck and don't sweat it you'll get he hang of it. God Bless! **************************************See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 Hi everyone-- My son was just recently diagnosed with having an intolerance to wheat, milk and soy. We were ovo-lacto vegetarians. I am quite overwhelmed and have been to 3 different supermarkets and spent too much money. The bread I've tried is horrible -- I got some mixes/flours but the recipes say gluten free yeast and I haven't been able to find any. Also not too much luck on crackers and I did rely a lot on meat analogs -- which most are soy based-- My son is seven and previously his favorite foods were bread, crackers, cheese, -- I would appreciate any help here. Also, the doctor we are seeing thinks the only way to be healthy is to eat meat. Thanks. Oh -- another quick question -- my son has always had a big belly -- I always thought it was cute until recently when it seems hard and bigger --- he is 60 pounds and pretty tall for his age. I measured it this morning and it is 26 " !! =( Another side notes on the autism spectrum --- but very high functioning -- he can appear quite normal sometimes -- he had no wheat at all yesterday and was absolutely crazy today -- just acting unbelievably goofy. Any thoughts on this? Thanks for reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 Hi there, I have 3 sons with Autism. One of mine has a huge belly, too. He is 12, but VERY tiny, only wears size 4 in boys shoes still. I have never measured his tummy, but have been concerned lately over the size of his. He is very tiny otherwise. It is very overwhelming to be gluten-free at first. It takes some time for it to get out of their system. When my boys get gluten one gets aggressive and the other gets angry. It's different for all of the children. I sure hope it all works out for you. Don't give up. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. Try Lisa Lewis, Special Kids Diet Books, they are amazing. Blessings, Jennifer - Melody Wednesday, January 02, 2008 6:00 PM Question about newly gluten free Hi everyone-- My son was just recently diagnosed with having an intolerance to wheat, milk and soy. We were ovo-lacto vegetarians. I am quite overwhelmed and have been to 3 different supermarkets and spent too much money. The bread I've tried is horrible -- I got some mixes/flours but the recipes say gluten free yeast and I haven't been able to find any. Also not too much luck on crackers and I did rely a lot on meat analogs -- which most are soy based-- My son is seven and previously his favorite foods were bread, crackers, cheese, -- I would appreciate any help here. Also, the doctor we are seeing thinks the only way to be healthy is to eat meat. Thanks. Oh -- another quick question -- my son has always had a big belly -- I always thought it was cute until recently when it seems hard and bigger --- he is 60 pounds and pretty tall for his age. I measured it this morning and it is 26 " !! =( Another side notes on the autism spectrum --- but very high functioning -- he can appear quite normal sometimes -- he had no wheat at all yesterday and was absolutely crazy today -- just acting unbelievably goofy. Any thoughts on this? Thanks for reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 Your son may be going thru withdrawls -- gluten, casein and soy in some individuals (some autism spectrum individuals) is not broken down properly in the digestive system and the remaining peptides are casomorphin (from any milk product from a bovine -- i.e. cow, sheep, goat), and gliadorphin (wheat/rye/barley/oats -- i.e. gluten) -- in other words they're left in a form similar to morphine. My son was like a drug addict going thru withdrawls for a few weeks after we removed these foods from his diet. Now that his gut has healed a bit, he can tolerate some casein with Houston's TriEnza enzymes. A good cookbook that just came out is Lisa Lundy's " The Super Allergy Girl Allergy & Celiac Cookbook from a mother who knows " -- www.thesuperallergycookbook.com Good luck, Audrey On Jan 2, 2008, at 3:00 PM, Melody wrote: > Hi everyone-- > > My son was just recently diagnosed with having an intolerance to > wheat, > milk and soy. We were ovo-lacto vegetarians. I am quite overwhelmed > and have been to 3 different supermarkets and spent too much money. > The bread I've tried is horrible -- I got some mixes/flours but the > recipes say gluten free yeast and I haven't been able to find any. > Also not too much luck on crackers and I did rely a lot on meat > analogs -- which most are soy based-- My son is seven and previously > his favorite foods were bread, crackers, cheese, -- I would appreciate > any help here. Also, the doctor we are seeing thinks the only way to > be healthy is to eat meat. > Thanks. > Oh -- another quick question -- my son has always had a big belly -- I > always thought it was cute until recently when it seems hard and > bigger --- he is 60 pounds and pretty tall for his age. I measured it > this morning and it is 26 " !! =( > Another side notes on the autism spectrum --- but very high > functioning -- he can appear quite normal sometimes -- he had no wheat > at all yesterday and was absolutely crazy today -- just acting > unbelievably goofy. Any thoughts on this? > > Thanks for reading. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 Hi Melody, Congratulations on figuring out your son's intolerances. You're most likely to see dramatic changes in him. I remember well the feeling of being overwhelmed. My best advice is not to think too far ahead. You don't have to figure out what to feed your family for the rest of your lives. Just figure out what you're going to eat for the next two days. Once you have that down for a while, you can start to think of a whole week's menus. Stick with that for a few weeks, and soon you'll be able to gradually add more things to your repertoire. When we first started this journey, my philosophy was that it was best not to try to replicate familiar foods like bread, cakes, crackers, etc. I think that helped us open our eyes to a whole world of foods. I tried to look at all the things we *could* have instead of what we *couldn't* have. Now that we've been at it for a while, we've started to find GF-vegan substitutes for old stand-by foods like mac & cheese and pizza. I'm not sure we would have liked them when we were new to this, but now we love them. It's normal for your son to be going through a detox phase. Try to stay strong and know it will pass, and better days are definitely ahead. Pam Mc in TX On Jan 2, 2008, at 5:00 PM, Melody wrote: > Hi everyone-- > > My son was just recently diagnosed with having an intolerance to > wheat, > milk and soy. We were ovo-lacto vegetarians. I am quite overwhelmed > and have been to 3 different supermarkets and spent too much money. > The bread I've tried is horrible -- I got some mixes/flours but the > recipes say gluten free yeast and I haven't been able to find any. > Also not too much luck on crackers and I did rely a lot on meat > analogs -- which most are soy based-- My son is seven and previously > his favorite foods were bread, crackers, cheese, -- I would appreciate > any help here. Also, the doctor we are seeing thinks the only way to > be healthy is to eat meat. > Thanks. > Oh -- another quick question -- my son has always had a big belly -- I > always thought it was cute until recently when it seems hard and > bigger --- he is 60 pounds and pretty tall for his age. I measured it > this morning and it is 26 " !! =( > Another side notes on the autism spectrum --- but very high > functioning -- he can appear quite normal sometimes -- he had no wheat > at all yesterday and was absolutely crazy today -- just acting > unbelievably goofy. Any thoughts on this? > > Thanks for reading. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 Mary's Gone Crackers are great crackers as are some other rice crackers. There is a veggie 'cheese' out there that doesn't have soy, but it takes a lot of getting used to - not the greatest stuff. I may be wrong but isn't most yeast gluten free? I have never had a problem with the red star yeast. am I poisoning myself without knowing? If you can bake I'd definitely suggest making your own breads, they're much better than the nasty ones in the store and you know what's going into it. There are a lot of great recipes out there and if you've got a specifically GF bread maker it's even easier. The best advise I can share is to focus on what he can have and not on what he can't, also involve him in the cooking/baking process - it'll help him tons when he's older and attempting to fend for himself as he'll already know what to do. You've found a great place for support, let me know if you need any specific recopies or resources. -Lisa _____ On Behalf Of Melody Wednesday, January 02, 2008 4:01 PM Question about newly gluten free Hi everyone-- My son was just recently diagnosed with having an intolerance to wheat, milk and soy. We were ovo-lacto vegetarians. I am quite overwhelmed and have been to 3 different supermarkets and spent too much money. The bread I've tried is horrible -- I got some mixes/flours but the recipes say gluten free yeast and I haven't been able to find any. Also not too much luck on crackers and I did rely a lot on meat analogs -- which most are soy based-- My son is seven and previously his favorite foods were bread, crackers, cheese, -- I would appreciate any help here. Also, the doctor we are seeing thinks the only way to be healthy is to eat meat. Thanks. Oh -- another quick question -- my son has always had a big belly -- I always thought it was cute until recently when it seems hard and bigger --- he is 60 pounds and pretty tall for his age. I measured it this morning and it is 26 " !! =( Another side notes on the autism spectrum --- but very high functioning -- he can appear quite normal sometimes -- he had no wheat at all yesterday and was absolutely crazy today -- just acting unbelievably goofy. Any thoughts on this? Thanks for reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 I would add that there are some really tasty gluten-free rice pastas in all shapes and sizes, too. (We like the Tinkyada brand). Road's End Organics makes quite a few products without gluten and soy that young people really like, and for sweet treats, I just recently saw a new line of rice-based ice creams. I totally agree about making your own breads. The g-f cycle on our new bread machine gets quite a work-out. I'm vegan and g-f and my 6-yr-old is not, but she prefers all the g-f breads, pizza crusts and pastas that I make to the " regular " stuff And this group is definitely a huge resource for recipes (check out those files!) and advice. Good luck to you and your son! -Mary --- Lisa Manning <lisa wrote: > Mary's Gone Crackers are great crackers as are some > other rice crackers. > There is a veggie 'cheese' out there that doesn't > have soy, but it takes a > lot of getting used to - not the greatest stuff. I > may be wrong but isn't > most yeast gluten free? I have never had a problem > with the red star yeast. > am I poisoning myself without knowing? If you can > bake I'd definitely > suggest making your own breads, they're much better > than the nasty ones in > the store and you know what's going into it. There > are a lot of great > recipes out there and if you've got a specifically > GF bread maker it's even > easier. The best advise I can share is to focus on > what he can have and not > on what he can't, also involve him in the > cooking/baking process - it'll > help him tons when he's older and attempting to fend > for himself as he'll > already know what to do. > > You've found a great place for support, let me know > if you need any specific > recopies or resources. > > > > -Lisa > > > > > > _____ > > > On > Behalf Of Melody > Wednesday, January 02, 2008 4:01 PM > > Question about > newly gluten free > > > > Hi everyone-- > > My son was just recently diagnosed with having an > intolerance to wheat, > milk and soy. We were ovo-lacto vegetarians. I am > quite overwhelmed > and have been to 3 different supermarkets and spent > too much money. > The bread I've tried is horrible -- I got some > mixes/flours but the > recipes say gluten free yeast and I haven't been > able to find any. > Also not too much luck on crackers and I did rely a > lot on meat > analogs -- which most are soy based-- My son is > seven and previously > his favorite foods were bread, crackers, cheese, -- > I would appreciate > any help here. Also, the doctor we are seeing thinks > the only way to > be healthy is to eat meat. > Thanks. > Oh -- another quick question -- my son has always > had a big belly -- I > always thought it was cute until recently when it > seems hard and > bigger --- he is 60 pounds and pretty tall for his > age. I measured it > this morning and it is 26 " !! =( > Another side notes on the autism spectrum --- but > very high > functioning -- he can appear quite normal sometimes > -- he had no wheat > at all yesterday and was absolutely crazy today -- > just acting > unbelievably goofy. Any thoughts on this? > > Thanks for reading. > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > ______________________________\ ____ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile./;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 We were semi-veggies before I became gluten free, and it really isn't as expensive as you think. Beans, fresh seasonal veggies, GF noodles, quinoa grain, different rices, corn tortillas, basic canned veggies (check labels). Yes, some of the foods (like rice noodles) take a bit of getting used to, but a child needs to try a new food an average of ten or more times before he/she will accept it. Yes, I know most meat alternatives contain wheat, but some tofu and tempeh don't. Mushrooms, especially portabellas are good meaty substitutes as well. Try bean burritos, peanut butter and GF crackers, and other such foods for your little silly. I still haven't tried to make homemade bread, but I do use Bob's Redmill mix in my bread machine. Both the whole grain and regular GF mixes are pretty good, and a dang site better than the premade stuff. Tonight we're having navy bean and potato soup and sautéed kale. Walmart also has a good selection of store brand GF stuff-mustard, ketchup, soy sauce... just read. You don't have to spend a bunch more. Just be smart about it. I've found a bunch of recipes online that I am using. Do some hunting yourself. You'll be impressed w/ what you find. Jeanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Hi Jennifer, Obviously you are a very busy mom. Kudos to you for embarking on a dietary change for the boys. I'm sure it will help, but like any major change it will take an adjustment period. I've never found a gluten free bread I like so I don't eat bread anymore. However, Van's gluten-free waffles are a breakfast staple. I keep them interesting by varying the toppings. Somtimes it's applesauce, sometimes thawed frozen fuit, sometimes almond butter and fruit spread. I sprinkle golden flax and walnuts on top. (The waffles can also be a great snack when I'm craving something like a cookie or muffin). I like the blueberry flavor best. Pamela's pancake mix is GREAT. On Saturdays, when I have more time, I whip up a batch of pancakes. Nice to make extras and keep them in the fridge for snacks. Corn tortillas are a great bread substitute for lunch or dinner. Rice is also good--what kid doesn't like rice? Make a big batch to keep in the fridge. My favorite gluten free cracker is rice snaps. I love dipping them in hummos. I almost never miss bread. Best of luck to you and your family! , " Robert and Jennifer " <7wonderfulblessings wrote: > > Hi there, > > I have 3 sons with Autism. One of mine has a huge belly, too. > He is 12, but VERY tiny, only wears size 4 in boys shoes still. > I have never measured his tummy, but have been concerned > lately over the size of his. He is very tiny otherwise. > > It is very overwhelming to be gluten-free at first. It takes some > time for it to get out of their system. When my boys get gluten > one gets aggressive and the other gets angry. It's different > for all of the children. > > I sure hope it all works out for you. Don't give up. There is > a light at the end of the tunnel. Try Lisa Lewis, Special > Kids Diet Books, they are amazing. > > Blessings, > Jennifer > - > Melody > > Wednesday, January 02, 2008 6:00 PM > Question about newly gluten free > > > Hi everyone-- > > My son was just recently diagnosed with having an intolerance to wheat, > milk and soy. We were ovo-lacto vegetarians. I am quite overwhelmed > and have been to 3 different supermarkets and spent too much money. > The bread I've tried is horrible -- I got some mixes/flours but the > recipes say gluten free yeast and I haven't been able to find any. > Also not too much luck on crackers and I did rely a lot on meat > analogs -- which most are soy based-- My son is seven and previously > his favorite foods were bread, crackers, cheese, -- I would appreciate > any help here. Also, the doctor we are seeing thinks the only way to > be healthy is to eat meat. > Thanks. > Oh -- another quick question -- my son has always had a big belly -- I > always thought it was cute until recently when it seems hard and > bigger --- he is 60 pounds and pretty tall for his age. I measured it > this morning and it is 26 " !! =( > Another side notes on the autism spectrum --- but very high > functioning -- he can appear quite normal sometimes -- he had no wheat > at all yesterday and was absolutely crazy today -- just acting > unbelievably goofy. Any thoughts on this? > > Thanks for reading. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 When I started working for allergygrocer.com, one of the perks was getting to try mixes. The children (I have four 12 - 18) all very much enjoy the Miss Roben's Potato Bread and White Sandwich bread mixes. The packet says you don't have to let the yeast rise before baking but we found we get a much nicer loaf and a great rise if we either make a sponge with the yeast before mixing or let the prepared loaf rise for 20 - 30 minutes in the pan before baking. The White Sandwich bread looks just like a homemade white wheat loaf when cooled and sliced. It's also strong enough to carry the addition of seeds or coarse ground groats to make a more whole grain alternative. BL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Melody, Hi, Jessie here, We should definitely keep in touch because I am gluten, soy and lactose intolerant and through choice, vegan. We can swap recipes. I am building up a good, strong database of food options that are easy to make and yummy. Where are you located? Please do contact me directly jessie_hume There are very few people who avoid gluten, soy, dairy, eggs, meat and honey, but I also avoid raw onions/chives/leeks/garlic, capsicums, citrus fruit, chocolate, tea, coffee, carbonated sodas, chilli, raw tomatoes, mint and mustard, sushi and iodised salt and lollies. I try and keep my diet as low GI as possible. The main reason is due to my autoimmune dysfunction (PCOS, Insulin Resistant, Vitiligo, Slow Thyroid, IBS, Interstitial Cystitus, Clitoral Pain, Epilepsy, Hair Loss and Chronic Fatigue) but also due to food intolerances. Some of these foods act like drugs in my system. Importantly, as an adult no nicotine. I do drink occasionally as a special treat and this seems to be OK. The jury is out on well cooked tomatoes and plants from the onion family as these seem to be moderately tolerable. Certainly the diet improves my life substantially, especially the chronic fatigue. I am recently on a very low dose of one medicine (metformin) but this diet allows me to be free of epilepsy medication and has totally cured the chronic fatigue and IBS). It also improves my cystitus. When I deviate from it symtoms re-occcur, usually within 3 days. I'm getting a lot better at this diet and when I get into the flow of it I really notice the benefits. I also plan exercise into my days and sip water all day for good kidney health. I sometimes give myself a tiny tiny bit of chilli for flavour or a little sweetness but overall the diet is pretty strict. One indulgence every month or so I can usually get over but beyond that I have trouble. This is from my meal planner: Foods can be based on: Chickpeas Beans Rice Cous Cous Wheat-free pasta Wheat-free bread Corn Potatoes Polenta Lentils They can be supported by: Avocadoes Walnuts Hazelnuts Mushrooms Beetroot Pumpkin Salad Coconut Cashews Cucumber Kumara Celery Basil Pesto Sprouts Marmite Pine nuts Spinach I have a number of favourite recipes that I can share - they include: Nachos - use avocadoes and cucumber as a cooling salsa GF Crepes - filled with mushrooms & shallow fried Mushroom Patties (made with rice) Mushroom Risottoes Lemon Dahl Lentil Balls Nut Rissoles Numerous Stirfries Chickpea curries GF toast breakfasts - with avocado, cheese-free pestos, marmite, maple syrup & banana Wheatbix Cereals with Ricemilk (it's delicious!) and fruit on top. Maybe a small sprinkle of brown sugar Fruit Vegetables - potatoes baked Nuts - any kind I also use olive oil margarines or sunflower oil margarines Salads galore Roast vegetables with vegan gravy and mixed veg (yum) Coconut curry & rice Soups - ministrone/pumpkin/vegetable Vege burgers with gf bread Thai Indian (mild) Chinese (no msg) Pasta with sundried tomatoes, pine nuts, oil, fresh basil & maybe very mild chilli Pasta with tomato sauces Steeamed beetroot with tomato relish and basil leaves Corn on the cobb Pumpkin, spinach, sundried tomatoes, walnuts, cashews, oil Polenta pancakes with avocado Cous cous with avocado Mash with carrot/pumpkin I also find GF wraps great - use hummus with celery, avocado, walnuts, hazelnuts, sprouts, pesto and sweet relish. I'm a busy person so most of this is very quick to prepare. I also adore food, so it's all very yummy. When you're out, good old hot potato chips (cooked in canola) are a less healthy but yummy treat, also fruit, nuts and take a few rice crackers and hummus dips or gluten, soy, dairy free biscuits (which you can bake). I hope this helps! I would love to hear some of your ideas & recipes and I can give you recipes for any of these. Melody <mssg4 Thursday, 3 January, 2008 12:00:40 PM Question about newly gluten free Hi everyone-- My son was just recently diagnosed with having an intolerance to wheat, milk and soy. We were ovo-lacto vegetarians. I am quite overwhelmed and have been to 3 different supermarkets and spent too much money. The bread I've tried is horrible -- I got some mixes/flours but the recipes say gluten free yeast and I haven't been able to find any. Also not too much luck on crackers and I did rely a lot on meat analogs -- which most are soy based-- My son is seven and previously his favorite foods were bread, crackers, cheese, -- I would appreciate any help here. Also, the doctor we are seeing thinks the only way to be healthy is to eat meat. Thanks. Oh -- another quick question -- my son has always had a big belly -- I always thought it was cute until recently when it seems hard and bigger --- he is 60 pounds and pretty tall for his age. I measured it this morning and it is 26 " !! =( Another side notes on the autism spectrum --- but very high functioning -- he can appear quite normal sometimes -- he had no wheat at all yesterday and was absolutely crazy today -- just acting unbelievably goofy. Any thoughts on this? 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Guest guest Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Melody, Hi, Jessie here, I'm not sure if this email worked so I've resent it. Apologies if there is a double up! We should definitely keep in touch because I am gluten, soy and lactose intolerant and through choice, vegan. We can swap recipes. I am building up a good, strong database of food options that are easy to make and yummy. Where are you located? Please do contact me directly jessie_hume (also any other gluten/soy free vegans please get in touch!) There are very few people who avoid gluten, soy, dairy, eggs, meat and honey, but I also avoid raw onions/chives/leeks/garlic, capsicums, citrus fruit, chocolate, tea, coffee, carbonated sodas, chilli, raw tomatoes, mint and mustard, sushi and iodised salt and lollies. I try and keep my diet as low GI as possible. The main reason is due to my autoimmune dysfunction (PCOS, Insulin Resistant, Vitiligo, Slow Thyroid, IBS, Interstitial Cystitus, Clitoral Pain, Epilepsy, Hair Loss and Chronic Fatigue) but also due to food intolerances. Some of these foods act like drugs in my system. Importantly, as an adult no nicotine. I do drink occasionally as a special treat and this seems to be OK. The jury is out on well cooked tomatoes and plants from the onion family as these seem to be moderately tolerable. Certainly the diet improves my life substantially, especially the chronic fatigue. I am recently on a very low dose of one medicine (metformin) but this diet allows me to be free of epilepsy medication and has totally cured the chronic fatigue and IBS). It also improves my cystitus. When I deviate from it symtoms re-occcur, usually within 3 days. I'm getting a lot better at this diet and when I get into the flow of it I really notice the benefits. I also plan exercise into my days and sip water all day for good kidney health. I sometimes give myself a tiny tiny bit of chilli for flavour or a little sweetness but overall the diet is pretty strict. One indulgence every month or so I can usually get over but beyond that I have trouble. This is from my meal planner: Foods can be based on: Chickpeas Beans Rice Cous Cous Wheat-free pasta Wheat-free bread. Corn Potatoes Polenta Lentils They can be supported by: Avocadoes Walnuts Hazelnuts Mushrooms Beetroot Pumpkin Salad Coconut Cashews Cucumber Kumara Celery Basil Pesto Sprouts Marmite Pine nuts Spinach I have a number of favourite recipes that I can share - they include: Nachos - use avocadoes and cucumber as a cooling salsa GF Crepes - filled with mushrooms & shallow fried Mushroom Patties (made with rice) Mushroom Risottoes Lemon Dahl Lentil Balls Nut Rissoles Numerous Stirfries Chickpea curries GF toast breakfasts - with avocado, cheese-free pestos, marmite, maple syrup & banana Wheatbix Cereals with Ricemilk (it's delicious!) and fruit on top. Maybe a small sprinkle of brown sugar Fruit Vegetables - potatoes baked Nuts - any kind I also use olive oil marjarines or sunflower oil marjarines Salads Roast vegetables with vegan gravy and mixed veg (yum) Coconut curry & rice Soups - ministrone/pumpkin/vegetable Vege burgers with gf bread Thai Indian (mild) Pasta with sundried tomatoes, pine nuts, oil, fresh basil & maybe very mild chilli Pasta with tomato sauces Steeamed beetroot with tomato relish and basil leaves Corn on the cobb Pumpkin, spinach, sundried tomatoes, walnuts, cashews, oil Polenta pancakes with avocado Cous cous with avocado Mash with carrot/pumpkin I also find GF wraps great - use hummus with celery, avocado, walnuts, hazelnuts, sprouts, pesto and sweet relish. When you're out, good old hot potato chips (cooked in canola) are a less healthy but yummy treat, also fruit and take a few rice crackers and hummus dips or gluten, soy, dairy free biscuits (which you can bake). Usually with any dietary change I do go through withdrawl/detox changes (cold sores, worsening of symptoms etc) but that would usually only last between 3 days and 2 weeks. Any longer I would suggest a doctor or naturopath for advice. I hope this helps! I would love to hear some of your ideas & recipes and I can give you recipes for any of this. Melody <mssg4 Thursday, 3 January, 2008 12:00:40 PM Question about newly gluten free Hi everyone-- My son was just recently diagnosed with having an intolerance to wheat, milk and soy. We were ovo-lacto vegetarians. I am quite overwhelmed and have been to 3 different supermarkets and spent too much money. The bread I've tried is horrible -- I got some mixes/flours but the recipes say gluten free yeast and I haven't been able to find any. Also not too much luck on crackers and I did rely a lot on meat analogs -- which most are soy based-- My son is seven and previously his favorite foods were bread, crackers, cheese, -- I would appreciate any help here. Also, the doctor we are seeing thinks the only way to be healthy is to eat meat. Thanks. Oh -- another quick question -- my son has always had a big belly -- I always thought it was cute until recently when it seems hard and bigger --- he is 60 pounds and pretty tall for his age. I measured it this morning and it is 26 " !! =( Another side notes on the autism spectrum --- but very high functioning -- he can appear quite normal sometimes -- he had no wheat at all yesterday and was absolutely crazy today -- just acting unbelievably goofy. Any thoughts on this? 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Guest guest Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Couscous is made from durum semolina is not gluten free. Are you using another grain in it's place? BL > This is from my meal planner: > > Foods can be based on: > > Chickpeas > Beans > Rice > Cous Cous > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 I am not, thank you I will look into it. Thanks Brenda, Jess Brenda-Lee Olson <shalomaleichemacademy Monday, 7 January, 2008 5:51:48 PM Re: Question about newly gluten free Couscous is made from durum semolina is not gluten free. Are you using another grain in it's place? BL > This is from my meal planner: > > Foods can be based on: > > Chickpeas > Beans > Rice > Cous Cous > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 hey, jessie! quinoa makes a great gf couscous substitute. x a. On 8 Jan 2008, at 15:15, Jessie Hume wrote: > I am not, thank you I will look into it. Thanks Brenda, > > Jess > > > Brenda-Lee Olson <shalomaleichemacademy > > Monday, 7 January, 2008 5:51:48 PM > Re: Question about newly gluten free > > Couscous is made from durum semolina is not gluten free. Are you using > > another grain in it's place? > > BL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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