Livin' La Vida Sans Gluten
Gluten Intolerance is coming to be recognized as one of the most common, and under-diagnosed ailments out there. It is estimated that nearly 1 in 7 people have some form of gluten intolerance. (Including yours truly) These intolerances range from mild irritation, which can sometimes be handled with digestive enzymes, to (gasp) Celiac disease, which requires complete abstinence from the stuff.
Living a gluten free life is Hard! Sometimes it seems like gluten is a predator, lurking in the shadows, waiting for the opportunity to strike. This page is dedicated to helping you become the hunter, not the hunted.
Living a gluten free life is Hard! Sometimes it seems like gluten is a predator, lurking in the shadows, waiting for the opportunity to strike. This page is dedicated to helping you become the hunter, not the hunted.
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Gluten Free Help
So what is one to do? If you're not sure if you are gluten intolerant, see the links below to find the symptoms. If you are gluten intolerant and need a little more info, see the links below. And if you have been diagnosed with Celiac Disease and are slowly starving to death because you are afraid to eat anything, you guessed it, see the links below.My goal with this lens is to educate fellow gluten freeites and hopefully pass on some of the peace of mind that I, myself have achieved. You know what they say, the more you know...
On to the links!
Pamela's Products Wheat-Free & Gluten-Free Bread Mix, 19-Ounce Packages (Pack of 6)
Amazon Price: $26.54 (as of 12/07/2009) 
Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Pizza Crust Mix, 16-Ounce Bags (Pack of 4)
Amazon Price: $12.28 (as of 12/07/2009)
Living Gluten-Free For Dummies (For Dummies (Health & Fitness))
Amazon Price: $13.59 (as of 12/07/2009)
Handy Gluten Free Links
Need answers to nagging questions? Want super healthy recipes the whole family can eat? I've compiled this list of links just for you!
I plan to update this list regularly (or whenever I find something cool) so be sure to check back often.
I plan to update this list regularly (or whenever I find something cool) so be sure to check back often.
- What Does This Have to Do with Me?
- If you suspect that you may have Celiac Disease, or if you are trying to figure out what is wrong with you, check the symptoms here. Remember, don't go solely off of any information you find on the web, talk to your doctor.
- Gluten Free Pantry Essentials
- This is a blog entry listing the "can't live without" products of gluten free life.
- To Dextrin or Not to Dextrin...
- When trying to diligently remain gluten free, the question of dextrin is often raised. What is dextrin? Can I eat it? What is the difference between dextrin and maltodextrin? Where does dextrose fit in?
Here are your answers! - Safe Sauces for People with Celiac Disease: Gluten Free Soy, Teriyaki, Worcestershire and BBQ Sauces | Suite101.com
- Discover which brands offer gluten free sauces that are safe for people with Celiac Disease and other forms of gluten intolerance.
- The Do list
- This is a list of happy foods (as I like to call them). This list of things you CAN eat is rather encouraging, especially when faced with the list of don'ts...
- The Don't List
- This list of gluten containing foods and ingredients is incredibly helpful when checking ingredient labels.
- The Blog! The Blog!
- This is my blog. I update frequently with articles, tips and other fun stuff.
- The Gurus
- Links, tips, answers-this is where it's at.
- MyCeliacId
- Do you have the genes for celiac disease? Find out if you have the genes associated with celiac disease. It's easy with MyCeliacID, the first do it yourself saliva-
What Is Gluten?
Gluten is a complex protein found in wheat, rye and barley. It is the substance responsible for making cakes light and fluffy and breads soft and chewy.This is the reason that gluten free foods tend to be a bit dense and dry. This is also the reason the people with Celiac and other gluten intolerances have to check the ingredients label of every food they pick up.
Gluten's soft and moist properties make it a favorite food additive for manufacturers. They change it a little as they go along, and change the name as well. Overall, gluten is a great food additive. It is inexpensive, natural and safe to consume...
Unless, of course, you are one of the 3 million people in the world that cannot safely consume gluten. If you are, you should arm yourself with a portable version of The Don't List and be ready to examine the names of ingredients carefully.
Share Your Essential Gluten Free Products
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We all have products that we can't live without. Share yours with everyone!
This is a great way to see what others are saying about products you have considered.
A Primitive Diet: A Book of Recipes free from Wheat/Gluten, Dairy Products, Yeast and Sugar: For people with Candidiasis, Coeliac Disease, Irritable Bowel ... and those just wanting to become healthy by Beverley Southam
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Pamela's Products Wheat-Free Amazing Bread Mix, 19-Ounce Packages (Pack of 6)
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Pamela's Products Simplebites, Chocolate Chip Mini Cookies, 7-Ounce Pouch (Pack of 6)
All natural. Wheat-free. Gluten-free. 0 g Trans fa more...0 points
Pamela's Wheat Free, Gluten Free Ultra Chocolate Brownie Mix, 16-Ounce Packages (Pack of 6)
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Gluten Free Get Well Basket
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Cecelia's Marketplace Gluten-Free Grocery Shopping Guide by Dr. Mara Matison & Mr. Dainis Matison
Voted the 'Best Seller' on Gluten-Free Mall and th more...0 points
Living Gluten-Free For Dummies (For Dummies (Health & Fitness)) by Danna Korn
Includes 65 delicious gluten-free recipes plus tip more...0 points
Pamela's Products Simplebites, Ginger Mini Snapz, 7-Ounce Pouch (Pack of 6)
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GoPicnic, 24 Ready-To-Eat, Gluten-Free Lunches, 12 AnywhereBreaks, 12 ZestyBreaks
Our favorite tasty GoPicnic lunches are also glute more...0 points
Gluten Free Product Reviews
Giving honest and upfront reviews of gluten free products and gluten free food. All to help you plan your gluten free diet.
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Gluten Free Recipe Links
- Gluten Free Eggplant Parmesan: A Vegetarian, Celiac Friendly Italian Food Recipe | Suite101.com
- A delicious gluten free eggplant recipe that features herbs, spices and flavor right in the breading. It is perfect to eat all by itself, or with a side of gluten free p
- Gluten Free Onion Rings: An Easy to Make Recipe for Kids with Celiac | Suite101.com
- These golden, crispy rings are a gluten free snack the whole family will love. The breading is so easy that all parents have to do is fry them!
- Gluten Free Mozzarella Cheese Stick Recipe: Celiac Friendly Fried Cheese Appetizer | Suite101.com
- Rich, warm and gooey on the inside, golden brown and crispy on the outside. This gluten free finger food is irresistible.
- Gluten Free Southwest Chicken Potato Skins: Tator Skin Appetizer Served with Corn and Bean Salsa | Suite101.com
- Delicious potato boats stuffed with chicken, cheese and salsa. Try the Bacon and Cheese Potato Skins for added variety.
- Gluten Free Falafel Recipe: A Vegetarian Recipe with Tahini Sauce | Suite101.com
- This gluten free and vegetarian recipe is delicious with tahini sauce. It also includes serving suggestions and alternate ways to cook falafel.
- Gluten Free Recipe: Savory Lentils and Rice: A Kid Friendly Complete Protein Meal | Suite101.com
- This complete protein meal is packed with nutrition and is simple enough to make on a weeknight.
- Gluten Free Recipe: Comforting Lentil Soup: A Delicious, Simple and Budget Friendly Comfort Food | Suite101.com
- This Comforting Lentil Soup is perfect for those cold winter nights, yet light enough to be enjoyed year round.
- Gluten Free Fried Rice: Asian Recipe for Gluten Free Diets | Suite101.com
- Directions for making delicious Gluten Free Fried Rice and Gluten Free Chicken Fried Rice.
- Gluten Free Porcupine Meatballs: The Perfect Food for Gluten Intolerant Party Guests | Suite101.com
- These gluten free meatballs with rice in them are simmered in a rich tomato sauce. They feature a slightly spicy note and a complex flavor.
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Newest Gluten Free News
Exciting Stuff Here!
Help me build a great resource site! Post the news and updates you find for going gluten free here.
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant - Our Menu - Garden Fare Menu
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Swine Flu Drugs: Roche Says Tamiflu Gluten-free
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Starbucks to offer gluten-free pastry - Forbes.com
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100% Gluten Free Blog
Contamination Free, Garaunteed
Links to all of my Suite 101 recipes are here, and I include extra tips and tricks in the blog to go with them.
Also, find pantry and product essentials for the gluten free enthusiast!
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byExamination of Cross Contamination
Common Sources of Cross Contamination and How to Avoid Them
According to Webster, contamination is:
1 a: to soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association b: to make inferior or impure by admixture 2: to make unfit for use by the introduction of unwholesome or undesirable elements
Cross contamination happens often in food and can be very hazardous to people with gluten sensitivities. There are ways to keep yourself healthy at home without being completely paranoid. Want to know more? Read the list!
For the remainder of this list, foods containing gluten will be referred to as unhappy foods. Conversely, gluten free foods will be referred to as happy foods.
1 a: to soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association b: to make inferior or impure by admixture 2: to make unfit for use by the introduction of unwholesome or undesirable elements
Cross contamination happens often in food and can be very hazardous to people with gluten sensitivities. There are ways to keep yourself healthy at home without being completely paranoid. Want to know more? Read the list!
For the remainder of this list, foods containing gluten will be referred to as unhappy foods. Conversely, gluten free foods will be referred to as happy foods.
- Surface to food- This happens when unhappy foods are placed on a surface, such as a counter, and happy foods are placed on that same surface. Gluten particles attach to the food and make it unhappy.
Avoidance- Keep cleaning wipes on hand to de-contaminate any surface after using. This seems like a lot, but it becomes second nature quickly.
Or, make it a rule in your house that no food is prepared on a bare counter top. Instead, use a paper towel or plate. - Food Sharing- Things like peanut butter, mayonnaise and butter are the prime culprits here. A knife that is used to spread anything on bread and then dipped back into the container for more will contaminate the entire container.
Avoidance- Either make a house rule that all items should be spooned onto unhappy foods and spread with a separate utensil, or keep separate containers for happy and unhappy eating. If you go the separate container route, make sure the containers are clearly marked. - Flying Flour- Anyone who has ever baked knows that flour particles can float high and far. These particles can settle on happy foods and make them unhappy.
Avoidance- Clean surfaces often. Make sure that containers of happy food are sealed up tight. - Lotion, Shampoo, Bodywash, Laundry Detergent and Make-up- Okay, maybe this doesn't qualify as CROSS contamination, but it can be a danger. Anything you put on your skin can be absorbed through the skin.
Avoidance- Treat these products the same way you treat your food and read the ingredients before you buy. - Eating Out- When eating out, many foods are prepared in the same area and cross contamination is very possible.
Avoidance- Short of going to the kitchen and preparing the food yourself, there is not much you can do. The good news is, employees of food establishments are trained in how to avoid cross contamination of all kinds. Speak to a manager and explain your needs. Most often, they are more than willing to do what is necessary to keep you healthy. - Dirty Hands- This is the most common source of cross contamination.
Avoidance- Wash your hands!
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