Gluten free foods and lifestyle

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• CuddleDuncan Mod

  January 2023

  Nightmare. My sympathies.

  Well, nightmare having it, not nightmare being diagnosed. That often helps a lot because now you understand what's going on and can do something about it.

  Don't know anything, so can't advise. But good luck.
• m_r0 (deleted user)

  January 2023

  If you’re a meat eater/lover and miss pizza, try this:

  -Mix spicy Italian sausage, an egg, and parmesan cheese (and whatever spices you like) until uniform
  -Form it into the pizza shape you prefer and place it on baking sheet lined with PARCHMENT PAPER (not just foil, not wax paper, SPECIFICALLY parchment paper)
  -Bake for about 15-20 mins at 350°
  -Take it out the oven and carefully get rid of the excess fat
  -Pat it down with paper towel
  -Add sauce of your choice
  -Add cheese and toppings of your choice
  -Bake it again until it’s done to your liking
  
• HumbleBaron (deleted user)

  January 2023

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• Hollydollhugs

  January 2023

  There are a lot of options in the grocery stores now. I’m gluten sensitive also. There are some amazing cauliflower crusted pizzas that you can’t even tell the difference in taste.
  I was on the carnivore and ketovore diet for a while, no grains and wow how amazing I felt. Skin was clear amazing energy. Grains don’t usually work to well for me so I try to stick with meat, veggies and sometimes fruit. It’s definitely a struggle sometimes.
• Gabriel2k (deleted user)

  January 2023

  I was never too big on pizza but I do appreciate the suggestions, I'll give it a shot one of these days.
• JasonCuddles

  January 2023

  For travel, my biggest suggestion is to bring some food with you. Bring a good sized bag of trail mix for example, that way if you cannot find/get what you want quickly you have that option.
• SunsetSnuggles

  January 2023

  Definitely agree with @JasonCuddles - anytime you travel, be that an afternoon in the car or a flight across the country, take food with you for snacks and meals, so you're never caught without any options.

  ~ Sunset Snuggles
• PrettyLuv

  January 2023

  I just looked up what celiac is and researched it a bit. Here’s some of my thoughts.

  Unlike others who need to reduce their mucosal lining, it appears you need to rebuild it. Things that damage the mucosal lining could be a mixture of things including taking too many antibiotics, opportunistic bacteria, opportunistic fungi, gmo acids, gmo yeast, drinking highly carbonated foods (wines, sodas, alcohol), eating foods that break down in the gut into toxins and the like. There’s good mucosal linings like the film created on the surface of vegetable broths & chicken broths, gravies, & bean soups. & there’s the not so good mucus created by gelatinous products like ice creams, Marshmallows, candy, milk treated with hormones, cheeses, and certain butters. The reason why the latter is so problematic is because they usually contain enzymes extracted from the toxin ridden bellies of pigs & some shellfish, & sometimes even the sweat of sheep to then ferment and produce the textured output. This fermentation from toxins unfortunately results in new kinds of toxins/bacteria that when introduced into the body, can reduce populations of good bacteria in your gut as a result (think antibiotic but one primarily targeting the good bacteria). Not only that but these enzymes, hormones and yeast are often themselves tampered with genetically to hasten the production of the end product, forgetting entirely what that enhancement might do when consumed. Unfortunately all yeast, like all soy and corn have been mainstay targets for this type of technology which is what I think is causing this kind of disease and more like it in a lot of people.

  At first it may go unnoticed but repeat consumption of these toxins can have an unsavory effect and result in a host of sensitivities and other issues, not just celiac, but food allergies, arthritic symptoms, ibs, sibo and so much more. Other things like recent infection, viruses, high sugar intake, repeat antibiotic use - can speed up the growth of the wrong kind of bacteria once introduced if good bacteria is not immediately replenished. Whereas replenishing the gut with good bacteria, good enzymes, non-gmo acids, the right kind of sugar at the right times & good fungi can have a drastically positive, completely opposite effect on the gut, in rebuilding the gut once again. But just as it took quite some time to reach this point, it may take some time to reverse it.

  There’s a particular species of bacteria that appear to be highly present in those with gluten sensitivity and it’s called Triticum turgidum L. var. durum. Certain lactic acid forming bacteria can reduce the population of this kind of bacteria.

  One way to get rid of the bad acting bacteria is to go a radical/ slightly controversial route that could be very unsafe if not done correctly. I won’t mention it right now but another effective & safer but longer route would be to combine a cleanse with a largely vegetarian based diet. The 3rd option would be to obviously do some combination of both.

  If I were you, I would do a 3-prong approach. The first part would be to inhibit the consumption of foods that could potentially contribute to the production of the bad forming bacteria/fungi (like your asking now) such as all yeast based products/foods (cereals, breads, pastas, flour based products, alcohols), all sugar that isn’t organically occurring in fruit and the like, all soy (exception miso) and all corn based products. I would also make sure any meat consumed is also not consuming any of the above (try eating organic halal meat or organic kosher meat only). I would also stay away from anything in an ingredients list that contains acids, preservatives, flavors, lecithins, isolates or chemicals of any kind.

  Because it appears the gut lining is under threat in celiac, I would also switch to a soup/well cooked vegetarian based gentle diet until your gut lining is restored.

  The 2nd simultaneous part would be to flood your system with a surge in foods that rebuild the gut wall/lining (the mucosal layer).

  & finally, I’d focus on the antifungal/antibacterial part in consuming as much food, fungi and bacteria that reduce populations of Triticum turgidum in large volumes naturally (a.k.a. from within). Some probiotics you might want to focus on supplementing your diet with are: L. alimentarius 15 M, L. brevis 14G, L. sanfranciscensis 7A, and L. hilgardii 51B. You should also consider supplementing your diet with organic naturally occurring digestive enzymes prior to consuming any gluten product to enable the proper breakdown of the wheat protein inside in addition to the above. The gut is the biggest fermenter of all, so just keep that in mind when seeking out the right elements to add to it. Pay particular attention to the vegetables that grow from underneath the earth - like consuming as many root vegetables as you can. Consuming any of these root vegetables in fermented form with a mixture of salt, blended onion/garlic/ginger, a little manuka honey & water is even better in forming the good bacteria needed to maintain gut health.

  I think you don’t have to live a life without gluten. You just have to make sure your gut isn’t overpopulated by the bacteria that comes from it and make sure your gut has the right bacteria & proper lining to combat anything that might be trying to break it down.

  Again, this is just based on a couple minutes of research into what celiac is. I’m sure there’s more to discover the deeper you research into it.

  Just thoughts on paper.
• JohnR1972

  January 2023

  To go along with @PrettyLuv post above, you may want to check out these two resources. I have no financial ties to either of them but I am a happy customer of the first one and a regular reader / listener of the 2nd.

  1) Viome.com this is a company where you can order a gut health test kit. It involves sending a fecal sample to them for a thorough breakdown of what bacteria you have in your gut. They will) generate a custom list of foods you should avoid, minimize, eat more of, and what they call “superfoods” for you based on the makeup of your micro biome. They also offer custom probiotics based on the results what is currently in your gut. The combination of following their food recommendations (to promote growth of beneficial gut bacteria and minimize harmful gut bacteria) and the custom probiotics can go a long way toward rebuilding your gut micro biome.

  2) https://carnivore.diet/dr-shawn-baker-md/
  For the past 2 years, my brother (in his early 60s) has followed a carnivore diet as described by Dr. Shawn Baker (a 56 year old medical doctor who is also a body builder and who holds a couple of world records in rowing). My brother had several serious medical issues that he was able to reverse and, under his GP’s supervision, he was able to get off of several prescriptions his GP had previously told him he would be in for life. I am not a medical doctor so this is not medical advice, I would just encourage you to read about the success many people have had with a carnivore diet and then make your own decision.

  I am 56 and I’m in the best shape and health of my life. Zero prescriptions and great blood panels / blood pressure, etc. my biggest take away from the past 2 years is that YOU are responsible for your health. There are numerous companies out there that are more than happy to take your money for pills of various types (some OTC, some by prescription) so don’t rely on marketing materials.

  Also, don’t trust paid spokespeople endorsements. Tom Brady, Stephen Curry, and Shaq have all been named as defendants in a lawsuit for promoting the crypto Ponzi scheme FTX. I do not believe any of them knew it was a Ponzi scheme when they accepted money to promote FTX but my point is just because someone is famous and they endorse a product or service doesn’t mean anything. Same goes for famous people hawking diets or supplements or exercise equipment. Do your own research. No one cares more about your health than you do and many people only care about the sales they can make to you.

  Good luck!
• MistySins

  January 2023

  Hey there and welcome to the gluten-free club lol. I have been gluten-free for almost three years now and have found this amazing site all her stuff is so good. good luck.

  https://www.mamaknowsglutenfree.com
• dark_horse

  January 2023

  Me too bro. I made Changes slowly at a time. Like you said I love pizza , pasta and sandwiches. 2023 is much better of a time for us. Most grocery stores have GF aisle.

  I found a good bread company that is GF. Sadly it’s half the size of regular bread and double the price lol. But sourdough i believe is GF naturally

  Chickpea pasta and rice noodle pasta are good

  For me I change my diet 70% just by eatting at home where I can control what’s in my food. Gluten often hides out in random things like deep fry oil , soy sauce bbq sauces. So I try to cut out sauces or find sauces that are GF

  My new diet is protein and rice, seafood and veggies and natural basic food like that. Now I do cheat weekly bc Rome wasn’t built in a day. I still have the occasional sandwhich at lunch at work, or pizza once a month.

  But I have notice a big different in my stomach pain , bloating and burping. All undid was 70% of the week (breakfast , lunch , dinner). Change to home cooked foods & Simple ingredients.

  oh yeah buy yourself a GF cookbook. It makes meal prepping your weekly dinner and lunches so much easier
• SSRequiescence

  January 2023 edited January 17

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• Gabriel2k (deleted user)

  January 2023

  Thank you all for the comments and suggestions so far. I don't think I'm ready to venture into the gut biome change route.

  As it is right now, I'm really bad at deviating from my daily routine and I'm bad at sticking to changes in habit, except for the fact I'm treating gluten as a deadly poison atm.

  Doc said I had to cut back hard on meats too, to eat fish as a substitute.. and I struggle with vegetables, I find myself having trouble convincing my brain that vegetables are food and that I'm not just eating grass.
• TNNative

  January 2023

  I have been gluten free for many years. I am gluten sensitive but do not have Celiac disease. I don't feel like I have missed out, however it would be nice to have some French bread or a good regular biscuit with gravy.

  Pamela's has some good flours, and I've even made gluten free biscuit and gravy: https://www.pamelasproducts.com
  I love Udi's breads, especially the millet chia and the hamburger buns. https://www.udisglutenfree.com

  I also enjoy these pastas: https://ronzoni.com/products?q=gluten free

  Good luck! It can be done without missing out.
• TNNative

  January 2023

  King Arthur also has a good one for one alternative flour: https://shop.kingarthurbaking.com/items/gluten-free-all-purpose-flour
• PrettyLuv

  January 2023

  Omg John! @JohnR1972 - “Viome.com“ - this is golden!!! Thanks!
• Hollydollhugs

  January 2023

  My doctor can run labs on me and know if ive had anything with gluten in it. That helps keep me from going off the gluten free path. My dr also recommended me using the carnivore diet as it is not likely to have any gluten in it. You would benefit from getting your meat from a butcher shop rather than a grocery store though. Thank you also @PrettyLuv and @JohnR1972 .
• cuddletime68

  January 2023

  When I do a Mexican restaurant I get either corn for tortillas or no tortillas, I know you said you're not a big fan of pizza but if you do head out to Pizza if there's a blaze or a mod Pizza you can get all the toppings you want and it cost the same price as one topping. The only reason they call it gluten friendly instead of gluten free is because it's made in the same oven with other pizzas that have gluten. As far as cereals go there are plenty of cereals that are just gluten free naturally. Some that I like are corn checks and rice Chex with fruit. Any meets and seafoods are safe as long as they're not breaded but if I want something that has a little crunch to it I just dip my meat in cornmeal before frying it this works especially well for fish. Breakfast is a nice easy gluten-free meal home fries with potatoes, breakfast meat of your choice and eggs. There are some good gluten free bread alternatives. I don't really buy them though because of the cost I'm just learned to live without bread saying that however if you like French toast gluten-free bread can make some pretty good french toast actually.
• JohnR1972

  January 2023

  @PrettyLuv @Tranquilescape - you are welcome and I agree about the quality of beef. I buy grass fed, grass finished, hormone & antibiotic free, pasture raised beef from a local farmer and it is processed in a local, family owned butcher shop.

  @Gabriel2k - I have fundamentally changed my relationship with food. Previously food was “comfort” (at least the high carb food I used to eat). When I gave up all high carb comfort food, my health and energy increased dramatically but the unintended side effect was emotional- dealing with the lack of mind numbing sugar & simple carbs (I.e. bread, mashed potatoes, pasta) released a flood of memories & emotions I had been keeping bottled up for decades. It took me from about Aug 2020 through June 2021 to really process and work through a lot of emotional baggage.

  Today I don’t see food as comfort or pleasure, I see it as fuel for my body and I make all my dietary decisions based on what my body needs for optimal health instead of “what sounds good”.
• Soft_Hug84

  January 2023

  For eating out, try the "Find me Gluten Free " app.

  https://www.findmeglutenfree.com/app
• BapaBob

  January 2023

  I highly recommend GF Bisquick. You can use it just like flour to thicken a gravy. Make biscuits. Make pancakes/waffles. It has tons of uses in my kitchen. I buy it by the case from Amazon.
  I make gluten free, dairy free and egg free sausage biscuits and gravy that comes out perfectly.