Advice for a gluten free diet? New queston post #27

[gritsar]

I truly appreciate all of your support and I meant no disrespect to anyone. Mainly just trying to make it clear that we are very limited here.
Sometimes I see posts (but not in this case) where someone will say something like "pop on down to your GNC at the mall or go to Lowe's for this coop building supply, etc. What mall? What Lowes? This is truly rural America. Walmart, lame grocery store, the fast food joints and a diner. That's it.
We'll be going to the city later on this month for my DH's orthopedist appt. and I'll see what they have available down there.
Believe me, if I were back home in NC I would already have appointments at a couple different places, starting with Duke.
Group

 

[dipence71]

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Yes, Velveeta is gluten free. Kraft has a standard policy of labeling foods with gluten in it. And besides, all the celiac websites include Velveeta in their menus.

I just found this after reading what you said about it not being gluten free. I had to dive into research because I have Celiac Disease and I eat Velveeta, agggghh.... So
SHEWWWW it IS gluten free...

 

[Xodrana]

I noticed some people recomended different cheeses but those were still dairy cheeses which your Dr. said no dairy. There are non dairy cheeses like soy cheese, almond cheese etc. Maybe your Wall mart would have a health food section that would have some non dairy cheese. Best of luck dealing with management of your painful condition.

 

[TipsyDog]

So sorry you have to deal with these diet restrictions!

I have noticed lately that manufacturers are putting that little green "G" on their products, indicating gluten free. I just noticed my salad dressing has one on it. I read alot of labels to avoid high fructose corn syrup. Seems lately everyone is avoiding some sort of junk in our foods! There's only so much I can grow and raise and I just wish our food was not loaded with all these hidden chemicals, glues and GMO products!

I have a feeling you won't have access to european products, but most of those products seem to still have "real" ingredients without added stuff that you can't pronounce.

Hope you're feeling much better soon!

 

[dipence71]

I'm sorry I understand your dr said no dairy but was just clarifying that velvetta is GF. Others that can have dairy may read this like I did and freak out like I did. Sorry for the misunderstanding.

to you I know dealing with this kind of restrictive diet can be EXTREMELY difficult. I have been GF for less than a year so I am still adjusting and finding places to shop for GF food. My suggestion is to talk to your local grocery store and ask them if they can help you. They may have be able to order or stock more GF food. My only local store that carries much is slowly getting a few more items. Mostly I have to order online or drive over an hour away to go to Food Fantasies(a organic/specialty food store. I hardly ever get there. Amazon.com is a good place to shop. It is just about the cheapest for bulk. Vitacost is also a good source.

 

[rancher hicks]

Looks like there 's lots of help here. What a forum!

Hope you get the strength to cope

Rancher

 

[gritsar]

Okay milk and ice cream are big no-nos for me, especially in a one bathroom household

but when my doctor said no dairy, I asked him if he also meant cheese and yogurt, two things I love and that don't give me any trouble intestinal-wise. They could be causing trouble in other areas, who knows. He said no dairy at all.
So if I know that I can enjoy them without trouble, shouldn't I?
The other stuff I can live without. As long as I can have meat, veggies, some fruits, my ice pops and some cheese I'm good.

 

[LivinNewDreamInND]

I am sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I have several family members that are on GF diets and I often choose to use gluten free products myself. I find a lot of gluten free products are kept in the grocers freezer instead of on the shelf. You can usually find bread, bagels, tortillas and frozen waffles etc.. Also if you do go to Little Rock and there is a Whole Foods or Sunshine Market you should look for Jerusalem artichoke flour and pastas. In my opinion the are much less "gluey" tasting than rice pasta and flour. You can actually find a lot of gluten free products on amazongrocery.com you have to buy it in larger quantities, but a lot of it qualifies for free shipping and it doesn't end up being any more per package than a whole food store. Here is a link to some Jerusalem artichoke pasta :
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_s...words=jerusalem+artichoke+pasta&sprefix=jerus

It is wheat free and gluten free.

 

[TipsyDog]

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So true! I never went to a health food store in my life but my sister is always looking into stuff for her skin issues. One day I actually walked into one and started talking to the owner and realized he was more knowledgeable than most doctors!!! I know a guy who is absolutely convinced that most of the diseases mentioned here (especially fibro) are virus based. He recommends high doses of Lysine. This guy is super intelligent (NOT a doctor) and is convinced that the big pharma companies are selling poisons when the real cures can be found in a quality health food store. I don't listen much to all these claims, but I also don't go to a doctor and I NEVER take any medication. If I did have an issue you can bet I'd check with the homeopathic doc here in town for a second opinion over the regular doctors anyday!

 

[gritsar]

All this information is very helpful to me.
Knowing about the little green "G" so I don't have to spend hours reading and knowing that amazon has a grocery section. Seeing some of the items for sale on amazon's grocery site made me realize that I recognized some of those brand names from the new grocery store in town. Maybe I'll start there.