celiac disease (gluten intolerance)

[navandoren]

is there anyone else out there with a gluten intolerance? my husband just discovered his, and we are struggling with eliminating gluten from our diet. any suggestions?

[Ralph]

For more information, I'd recommend Cyberdiet.com (www.cyberdiet.com).

[lorilei]

I have a good friend who has been on a gluten free diet for years. She has converted to baking with soy flour, buckwheat, potato and rice flour (each of which can substitute in different ways for wheat flour). She also uses Low-gluten wheat starch flours in recipes that call for a small quantity of flour. She has also found that you can find gluten free pasta, cereal, bread, waffles, pancakes, and/or Cookies at most health food stores and some local grocers.

Here are some websites that might be of help:
www.gicare.com/pated/edtgs06.htm (http://www.gicare.com/pated/edtgs06.htm)
www.celiac.com/frequent.html (http://www.celiac.com/frequent.html)
www.GFlinks.com/ (http://www.GFlinks.com/)

and these links have some good recipes:
www.ozemail.com.au/~coeliac/ (http://www.ozemail.com.au/~coeliac/)
www.glutenfree.com/recipes.html (http://www.glutenfree.com/recipes.html)

[Vanessa]

Hi. I am not in a gluten free diet but in a wheat free. I do use a lot of recipes and products gluten free. In your local health store you will find Van's product (awsome waffles) Pam's cookies are better than regular. There are lots of pastas (quinoa, corn etc). Your local celiac chapter should be able to provide you with a lists of things that contain hidden gluten. The best books are from Bette Hagman and the www.glutenfree.com (http://www.glutenfree.com)
can provide you with mixes etc.
There is lots of info on celiac or gluten intolerance in the web.I have friends who are celiacs and have improved over time. In the meantime best advice is be careful with what your husband eats, get information and contact celiac agencies etc. Get a list of products (by name) that he can eat and those he cannot and your life will be much easier.
I know that some drinks are no no but for example SAms carries potato only vodka which this lady told me about. Because I have lived with allergies so long to beef, wheat, tomatoes etc I ask what ing things have at rest etc. At parties I will bring my own bread etc. Since your hubby was just diagnosed it will be a while before you gt used to it. You can get so much info at Borders (B Haggman's books) in the web do a search on celiac etc. Energyfoods have great products too. Soon you will be very at ease reading all labels etc. Good luck

[Pat58]

Another suggestion: visit www.spelt.com. (http://www.spelt.com.) Spelt is an alternative grain and is also made into spelt pasta. I'm not sure whether it will be acceptable with your husband's gluten intolerance, but there are links to more info and I'm sure a website where you can purchase some to try out. Good luck!

[navandoren]

thanks to everyone for all of your helpful responses. i also got a response from an email that i sent to cooking light that might be helpful to anyone else who reads these postings. here is the e-mail:

According to Bernard Clayton's New Complete Book of Breads, he recommends a combination of flours to substitute for wheat flour:
Stir together this mixture: 1 cup cornstarch, 2 cups rice flour, 1 cup soy
flour, and 3 cups potato starch flour. Lower baking temperature by 25 degrees. Substitute cup for cup in recipes that call for wheat flour.

If your husband's allergy has been medically diagnosed, his insurance could very well pay for consultations with a registered dietitian who deals with just this sort of question all day long. His doctor may be able to recommend a dietitian, but if not, call the American Dietetic Association's Dietitian Referral line at 800/ 366-1655. They'll be able to give you the names of dietitians in your area.

I found a couple of websites that might be a good source of information for you: http://www.asehaqld.org.au/is_it_really_wheat_allergy.htm http://www.foodallergy.org/

There are also cookbooks that you can consult. For a listing of wheat free
cookbooks on Amazon.com, go to: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/browse-books/-/4644/102-1423954-6723245
We can't really recommend these books, but they look like they'd be worth checking out.

I hope this information will be of some help to you.

[Vanessa]

Hi again. If you cannot get Gluten free mix here is the recipe. Its great to have it handy
6 cups white rice flour
2 cups potato starch flour
1 cup tapioca flour
Energy foods sells the mix as GF Gourmet flour mix
Energy Foods
POBox 84487
Seattle, WA 98124 1-800-331-5222

* you can also order from Gluten Free pantry

NOTE- When baking without gluten your baked goods will benfit using xantham gum.
You can make several mixes (gluten free) and label them in zip lock bags. For example a muffin mix, a pancake mix, biscuit mix, a gluten free shake and bake. If you want any of these recipes let me know

[navandoren]

vanessa,

thanks for the info! i would love the muffin and pancake mixes if you have a chance to post them.

thanks again,
nicole

[navandoren]

vanessa,

thanks! i cant wait to try these out.

nicole

[Vanessa]

Triple Duty Muffin Mix
This can be used for muffins, quick cakes or tops fruits in a cobbler (see variations)
2 1/4 c rice flour
1/2 c potato starch flour
1/2 c tapioca flour
1 tsp baking soda
4 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 tab EGG RELACER *
1 tsp xantham gum *
1/3 cup sugar
2 tsp dried lemon peel or powdered vanilla *

*= found at most health stores
Mix together and store in airtight container Yields: 4 batches of baking
TO MAKE MUFFINS: To 1 cup mix, beat together 2 eggs, 2 tab veg oil or melted butter, and 1/3 cup liquid (buttermilk, milk, fruit juice, non dairy liquid...your choice). POur into the flour mix and beat until smooth. DO NOT OVERBEAT. Spoon into 6 greased muffin cus and bake at 375 for 12-15 minutes.
TO VARY: You can add 1/4 c raisins, nuts, mashed banana, kiwi , chopped dates or 1/3 c grated apple
TO MAKE COBBLER: Mix as for muffins and drop the mix by spoonfuls atop your favorite cobbler. In an 8x8 pan bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes until top is browned and springs back when lightly pressed.
TO MAKE A QUICKCAKE: For a single 8 inch round cake mix as for muffin but add 1 more tablespoon sugar to 1 cup mix and spoon dough into a greased pan (8 inch round). Oven 350 for 20-25 minutes. Serve with fruit,whipped cream or frost.
NOTE: This is basic recipe you can add flavorings etc

BUTTERMILK PANCAKE MIX
4 c GF flour (found at health stores, EnergyFood or Gluten free pantry or make your own-see previous posting for GF recipe)
1 cup buttermilk powder
1/4 c sugar
2 tsp baking soda
4 tsp EGG REPLACER (Optional)
Combine, mix well and store in airtight container in pantry shelf. Yields: 4 batches of pancake mix
TO MAKE PANCAKES:
Beat together
2 eggs
1 c water
2 tablespoons oil
Place 1 1/3 cups of DRY mix in a bowl. Add egg mixture and beat until smooth. Do not overbeat (I just use a whisk)
Drop spoonfuls of batter onto a hotgreased
gridle and cook until top is full of tiny bubbles and underside is browning. Flip and brown other side.
Recipes from "MOre from the gLuten-Free Gourmet" by Bette Hagman
Actually Borders has her new book which has more low fat recipes than her previous 2 books.