Guest guest Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 It's possible that this is the silliest question ever asked here, but I'm fairly serious. My church really pushes storing wheat, tons of wheat, for a rainy day. This doesn't make a lot of sense for me, since I avoid gluten, but my kids are okay with it (so far) and I'll undoubtedly end up with big tubs of wheat stuffed into closets and under beds sometime in the not-so-distant future. My question is whether there is anything derived from wheat which is okay for us, like wheat grass, which has many of the nutrients without really containing the grain itself. I just don't know, and am hoping that some of you do. Rhonda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 Rhonda, Answering your question with a question. I'm assuming you're stockpiling in the event of a catastrophe. So why couldn't one store quinoa, millet, dried beans, lentils, powdered soy milk, etc? Does it have to be wheat? There are many gluten free grains and foods that can be stored. We have a pretty large stockpile ourselves:) Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 hi rhonda can't you rebel (slightly!) and store some other kind of grain...?! what i've been told about wheatgrass and barley grass is that they don't contain gluten - unless some unsprouted grain has somehow snuck in. so if you're sprouting your own wheat it would be fine, because you'd check that no grains got in, but the commercially processed stuff wouldn't be considered safe. best wishes alice On 14 Jan 2008, at 06:29, dotcisneros wrote: > It's possible that this is the silliest question ever asked here, but > I'm fairly serious. My church really pushes storing wheat, tons of > wheat, for a rainy day. This doesn't make a lot of sense for me, since > I avoid gluten, but my kids are okay with it (so far) and I'll > undoubtedly end up with big tubs of wheat stuffed into closets and > under beds sometime in the not-so-distant future. My question is > whether there is anything derived from wheat which is okay for us, > like > wheat grass, which has many of the nutrients without really containing > the grain itself. I just don't know, and am hoping that some of you > do. > > Rhonda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 That is an amazing question! I googled it, and here is what I found: http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/internet/digestive-health/celiacminutes/030\ 405.cfm Cynthia Kupper RD CD Executive Director, Gluten Intolerance Group, 206-246-6652; www.gluten.net: Q: Is barely and wheat grass safe to use in a gluten-free diet? What about sprouts? A: According to information from USDA research chemists, specializing in wheat gluten and cereal proteins and a statement from the American Association of Cereal Chemists, gluten is found only in the seed kernel (endosperm) and not in the stem and grass leaves. If the grass is cut from a growing plant and does not include the seed kernel, it should be safe for persons with gluten intolerance to use. Wheat and barley grass are promoted as having superior nutrients, however the nutrient composition of the grasses is not superior to eating a variety of fruits and vegetables, which would be overall more healthy and less expensive than using this supplement. Bottom line is that I would stay away from it at this time and eat more fruits and vegetables! My personal and professional choice is not to use these products. Instead, rely on a variety of gluten-free grains, fruits and vegetables for a nutrient-rich diet. Feel that you must include a grass in your diet; I would recommend alfalfa grass instead of the wheat or barley grass. As for sprouted wheat or other gluten-containing grains. These are sometimes used in breads that claim to be gluten-free. In talking with many of these bread companies, they claim their breads have no gluten, but none can guarantee that the seed kernels are completely removed before the sprouts are used or that their products have been tested for gluten content. This presents an unacceptable risk for persons with gluten intolerance. GIG does not recommend these products on a gluten-free diet. Hope that helps! angie. " The animals of the world exist for their own reasons. They were not made for humans any more than black people were made for whites or women for men. " -alice walker Lisa Watson <lisawatson Sunday, January 13, 2008 2:06:25 PM Re: Is wheat grass gluten-free? Rhonda, Answering your question with a question. I'm assuming you're stockpiling in the event of a catastrophe. So why couldn't one store quinoa, millet, dried beans, lentils, powdered soy milk, etc? Does it have to be wheat? There are many gluten free grains and foods that can be stored. We have a pretty large stockpile ourselves:) Lisa ______________________________\ ____ 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 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 Actually gluten is not found in them at all, it is rather, how our bodies respond the proteins in certain grains by producing peptides. We tend to use short-hand and say the grain has gluten, but really it's something produced in a chemical reaction. So, yes, technically wheat grass does not contain gluten. The concern is, rather, whether there is the protein present to cause the reaction which produces gluten. BL On Jan 13, 2008 11:29 AM, Angela Leigh Pohlman <angiepee wrote: > That is an amazing question! I googled it, and here is what I found: > > http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/internet/digestive-health/celiacminutes/030\ 405.cfm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 Hi Rhonda, If you want, I could forward your email to my sister. Her church (LDS) pushes storing of wheat as well, and she is GFCF. Maybe she can tell you what she does. I think my mom also had the same problem, wanting to follow the church and trying to be healthy (for her) at the same time. My only issue with storing grains is that we get bugs. Good luck and let me know if you want her to email you. Kim dotcisneros <dotcisneros wrote: It's possible that this is the silliest question ever asked here, but I'm fairly serious. My church really pushes storing wheat, tons of wheat, for a rainy day. This doesn't make a lot of sense for me, since I avoid gluten, but my kids are okay with it (so far) and I'll undoubtedly end up with big tubs of wheat stuffed into closets and under beds sometime in the not-so-distant future. My question is whether there is anything derived from wheat which is okay for us, like wheat grass, which has many of the nutrients without really containing the grain itself. I just don't know, and am hoping that some of you do. Rhonda Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 Hi, My name's Kim & I'm fairly new on the gluten-free block. I've been vegan for years, so that's not so much of a big deal for me. I have tons of vegan books that I love. This has been a tough change for me though, to become GF! (The hardest thing is I love wheat bread) Kudos and thank you to Rhonda, for asking a " not silly " question, as I have had the same wheat/barley/alfalfa grass issue in mind for quite some time, & thank you to everyone else for the answers. Here's another few questions: how do I heal up the GI tract after so many years of abuse with gluten? How long does it take? Can I " speed heal " ? I am beginning to do more raw juices to try to help the leaky gut syndrome. Here's a raw juice recipe from a book I got recently: Juicing It! A Gourmet's Guide to Natural Drinks, by Jane Pettigrew Apple Zinger 1 large apple 3 carrots (cut tops off) 1/2 inch piece of root ginger 1 orange, peeled (we used blood oranges for more color) Wash everything well, cut up, put through juicer, enjoy! Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 Hi, Kim...if you stay on a gluten free diet your intestinal tract can begin to heal within a few weeks. It's my understanding that for most people the healing usually takes place rather quickly. Good news! : ) Kim <vivajoye Monday, January 14, 2008 1:08:44 PM Re:Is wheat grass gluten-free? Hi, My name's Kim & I'm fairly new on the gluten-free block. I've been vegan for years, so that's not so much of a big deal for me. I have tons of vegan books that I love. This has been a tough change for me though, to become GF! (The hardest thing is I love wheat bread) Kudos and thank you to Rhonda, for asking a " not silly " question, as I have had the same wheat/barley/ alfalfa grass issue in mind for quite some time, & thank you to everyone else for the answers. Here's another few questions: how do I heal up the GI tract after so many years of abuse with gluten? How long does it take? Can I " speed heal " ? I am beginning to do more raw juices to try to help the leaky gut syndrome. Here's a raw juice recipe from a book I got recently: Juicing It! A Gourmet's Guide to Natural Drinks, by Jane Pettigrew Apple Zinger 1 large apple 3 carrots (cut tops off) 1/2 inch piece of root ginger 1 orange, peeled (we used blood oranges for more color) Wash everything well, cut up, put through juicer, enjoy! ------------ --------- --------- --- Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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