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Post by Karen on Apr 14, 2012 9:36:46 GMT -5
That is an awesome idea! There's a restaurant near my office that can make just about anything GF and they even note a gluten allergy on the slips so the kitchen won't make a mistake! You can get sandwiches, flatbreads, just about anything on the menu GF! Of course, just because it's GF doesn't mean I can eat it because they usually have other things in there that I can't eat, but it's still quite a treat on occasion. I wish more restaurants would do that, or at least note which ones are GF.
Places like Olive Garden and other chains often have GF menus, but you just have to ask for them. Again, it's not to say they won't have other no-nos on the endo diet, but it's a start!
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Post by JC on Apr 14, 2012 9:47:39 GMT -5
It's quite amazing what kind of stuff is put into our food. I have become quite a pro at reading labels! There are books that actually teach you how to read labels. Sometimes companies will change the name of things or use a different name to indicate the same thing and it really sucks! Like you know how everyone thinks MSG is bad for you so companies have been spelling out the entire name on the labels so that you may not notice it. Not many people realize that monosodium glutamate is MSG! I guarantee if you read some labels in your pantry you'll see monosodium glutamate on some of them. UGH
OH annnnnnd MSG is made from wheat!
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Post by MustangGtGirl on Apr 14, 2012 11:12:08 GMT -5
That is something I am horrible at Jenaya. I never read lables. I started the diet and am trying my best and I can feel a difference with different foods.
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Post by JC on Apr 14, 2012 11:29:29 GMT -5
It's really overwhelming at first and can be really disappointing and frustrating when every label you pick up has crap in it. It's so worth it though when you start feeling better!
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Post by MustangGtGirl on Apr 14, 2012 11:31:53 GMT -5
I am doing my best but I still have alot to learn and man I am having a hard time not eating chocolate. LOL
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Post by hellsbells on Apr 14, 2012 11:40:02 GMT -5
Kimmie, I allow myself ther occasional small piece of 70 - 80% cocoa organic dark chocolate and it sorts me right out!
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Post by MustangGtGirl on Apr 14, 2012 11:46:26 GMT -5
Organic Chocolate... I did not think about that. I am addicted to peanut MM's ( I know BAD) Thank you I have so much to learn I appreciate the advice I hope you all don't mind all the questions.
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Post by hellsbells on Apr 14, 2012 12:00:02 GMT -5
The thing is, if you try and stick to such a restricted diet 100% of the time you'll just get so fed up and fail. It's all about learning what your main triggers are and avoiding them as much as you can, whilst having the occasional treat of something not 'allowed' but isn't one of your major triggers. It keeps you sane :-). Now that I eat very little bread, I'm finding the occasional small amount doesn't actually affect me too badly. Unless you're like jenaya who reacts extremely badly to any amount of gluten...it's things in moderation.
The best bit of advice I can give you about the diet in general and going wheat/gluten free is that it is NOT just about finding substitutes. The substitute bread/cake mixes/pizza bases are STIll full of CRAP that isn't good for you and should be used only as the occasional treat/special occasion. The idea of the diet and reducing inflammation is that you cut out the crap and eat only whole, unprocessed and natural foods.
Please feel free to ask any questions, we're only here to help!
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Post by loveshoes on Apr 14, 2012 15:13:38 GMT -5
I agree, everything in moderation.
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Post by loveshoes on Apr 15, 2012 16:36:53 GMT -5
I record Dr. Oz daily and just got caught up on this past weeks shows. They mentioned a type of wheat called EINKORN Wheat and apparently it's the old style type of wheat before it was genetically modified. I just checked a celiac site and they say that it still has gluten so if you have tested positive for celiac it's still not suggested to consume until further research is completed but they mentioned if you have a gluten sensitivity, it might be OK. Has anyone on the endo diet tried this? I'm very curious....
Hmmmm maybe not, I just found this: According to researchers, einkorn “may not be as toxic to sufferers of celiac disease,” but the grain is not recommended to anyone who is on a gluten-free diet.
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Post by JC on Apr 15, 2012 16:40:42 GMT -5
I wouldn't touch it with a 10 ft. pole.
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Post by loveshoes on Apr 15, 2012 16:43:52 GMT -5
yeah, I think I'm with you Jenaya....boo, I got excited there for a second.
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Post by hellsbells on Apr 15, 2012 16:44:29 GMT -5
Never heard of it, unless it's the same thing as spelt, but I don't bother with that any more either.
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Post by JC on Apr 15, 2012 16:46:57 GMT -5
LOL Attachments:
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Post by loveshoes on Apr 15, 2012 16:48:12 GMT -5
ha ha ha! Love it Jenaya!
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