Comments on: Getting Started on a Gluten Free Diet

By: Margie

Margie — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:48:13 +0000

I just want to know if you can put opened flours in an air tight container and keep them in your cabinet, or if they have to go in to the freezer.

By: Keri

Keri — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 05:14:34 +0000

So glad I ran across this article. We just decided to switch to a gluten free diet to deal with some health issues. Please continue to provide info for us newbies!

By: Julie

Julie — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:57:27 +0000

My son (who is eight)is on a gluten free diet but he is also diabetic.Gulten free food is high in carbs which makes it a little harder.Any recipes with carb amounts would be very helpful in knowing how much he can eat.Thanks for any help you can give in this area.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:46:58 +0000

I frequently did not eat bread during the week. So when I found that gluten was one of my problem foods I didn’t regret losing bread from my diet. Particularly for a beginner I would suggest that rather than focusing on making or finding a copy of a food that is off limits, concentrate on making meals that don’t involve bread.

The thought of baking bread wasn’t and isn’t overwhelming. I am a pretty experienced baker, challah included. I still don’t copy bread.

However, for a first action, I would add in finding out about any changes you will need to make in religious observances. For Jews there are changes to the shabbat and holiday meals, (no Blessing For Bread, no full Grace After Meals) you have to know what you are doing. Instead of boring you all with the details, those concerned should ask the experts. (Competent rabbis)

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By: Mary Frances

Mary Frances — Wed, 27 May 2009 18:09:33 +0000

@Chelle: We take a lot of food with us and also try to identify restaurants with gluten free menus before we leave.

By: Mary Frances

Mary Frances — Wed, 27 May 2009 17:56:17 +0000

@Anon – that is exactly the advice that I plan to give!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Thu, 21 May 2009 15:55:42 +0000

Thank you so much for all the tips!! I am scouring away for information. I have already have several beat my head against the wall moments, as if I find something casein free, it normally has soy in it. Or somethings have shellfish. That is a no no for me too.
I am about to look for coconut oil, which I am told is very good in baking. I have not attempted in breads yet, but I used to bake with my Dad all the time, so I would not mind getting back into the habit.
Any recipe recommendations to try first? Has to be casein and soy free.
I have seen several on the site that I want to try, but just wondering if people have a favorite.

I am trying to make a starter grocery list, so I can order from Amazon or Whole foods. I am cleaning out pantry now. I am shocked at the amount of stuff I am giving away. The food bank will be happy though

By: elle

elle — Mon, 18 May 2009 16:46:45 +0000

Katrina over at Gluten-Free Goddess has a really useful starter guide, although she doesn't have gf children so for that you might want to check out R.O.C.K. (Raising Our Celiac Kids). When I'm on the road I look for Wendy's or Five Guys, but usually I keep a small cooler in my trunk and carry my own food.

By: chelle webb

chelle webb — Mon, 18 May 2009 14:07:49 +0000

Thank you for this, I just got this in my email….

We had some breakdowns this week, especially because we were
traveling. I was desperate one day and just bought shrimp from Costco and that’s what we all ate! I had spent 9.00 on a hamburger from redrobin and she didn’t want it! No, bun…..

I am sure other mom’s have had this problem. What do you do, for eating on the road! Any restaurants with soups?