Comments on: The Gluten-Free Diet – Sometimes it just Sucks http://aglutenfreeguide.com/the-gluten-free-diet-sometimes-it-just-sucks.html Your guide to living deliciously gluten-free. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:09:43 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Jo http://aglutenfreeguide.com/the-gluten-free-diet-sometimes-it-just-sucks.html/comment-page-1#comment-48054 Jo Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:14:07 +0000 http://aglutenfreeguide.com/the-gluten-free-diet-sometimes-it-just-sucks.html#comment-48054 I had a very bad experience with a GF mother and son who attended an informal playgroup many years ago. The mother became angry any time someone passed out a treat, and never took part in food planning for the parties but expected everyone to just know they should only bring gluten-free foods. Now my 7 year old is GF, and I have her bring a lunch bag of food for her to eat wherever she goes (birthday parties, sleepovers, playdates). I just tell people she "comes with her own food" because I don't want to be difficult like that mother, AND I don't want her to end up sick. My dad is GF, and when he comes over, he appreciates any efforts I make with meals to be GF, but absolutely doesn't expect anything. If we are eating something he can't have, he just finds his own food nicely, and it is great. I think this attitude is important! I'm sorry if people are weird about the diet- try to turn it around. I had a very bad experience with a GF mother and son who attended an informal playgroup many years ago. The mother became angry any time someone passed out a treat, and never took part in food planning for the parties but expected everyone to just know they should only bring gluten-free foods. Now my 7 year old is GF, and I have her bring a lunch bag of food for her to eat wherever she goes (birthday parties, sleepovers, playdates). I just tell people she “comes with her own food” because I don’t want to be difficult like that mother, AND I don’t want her to end up sick. My dad is GF, and when he comes over, he appreciates any efforts I make with meals to be GF, but absolutely doesn’t expect anything. If we are eating something he can’t have, he just finds his own food nicely, and it is great. I think this attitude is important! I’m sorry if people are weird about the diet- try to turn it around.

]]> By: Courtney http://aglutenfreeguide.com/the-gluten-free-diet-sometimes-it-just-sucks.html/comment-page-1#comment-48003 Courtney Fri, 16 Jul 2010 18:54:06 +0000 http://aglutenfreeguide.com/the-gluten-free-diet-sometimes-it-just-sucks.html#comment-48003 I have two family members with Celiac, and even though I haven't developed it, I have had to help them lead a GF life. I was living with my father when he was diagnosed, and had to educate myself to help him clean out the cupboards and eat out safely. I think I've pretty much become an expert! My sister, who is also intolerant, always carries GF granola bars or snack bars with her, especially on trips. If you ever get into a situation where there is nothing to eat, you can at least have that to tide you over. We baked a GF cake for my wedding last year so everyone in my family could have cake. There are always things you can do so you don't have to go without. I have two family members with Celiac, and even though I haven’t developed it, I have had to help them lead a GF life. I was living with my father when he was diagnosed, and had to educate myself to help him clean out the cupboards and eat out safely. I think I’ve pretty much become an expert!

My sister, who is also intolerant, always carries GF granola bars or snack bars with her, especially on trips. If you ever get into a situation where there is nothing to eat, you can at least have that to tide you over.

We baked a GF cake for my wedding last year so everyone in my family could have cake. There are always things you can do so you don’t have to go without.

]]> By: Nancy http://aglutenfreeguide.com/the-gluten-free-diet-sometimes-it-just-sucks.html/comment-page-1#comment-47680 Nancy Tue, 06 Jul 2010 23:56:43 +0000 http://aglutenfreeguide.com/the-gluten-free-diet-sometimes-it-just-sucks.html#comment-47680 I started bringing things to my Mom's house so she could see what things I could eat. She is better now, and she seems more patient and consults me for the holidays. You may have to try that, like bring a potato dish or make a salad with quinoa ( I oven roast the vegies and then make a homemade olive oil and vingar dressing to toss with the quinoa and veggies.)i have also had my parents over for gluten free meals, and we talk about the foods I can eat more often. I started bringing things to my Mom’s house so she could see what things I could eat. She is better now, and she seems more patient and consults me for the holidays. You may have to try that, like bring a potato dish or make a salad with quinoa ( I oven roast the vegies and then make a homemade olive oil and vingar dressing to toss with the quinoa and veggies.)i have also had my parents over for gluten free meals, and we talk about the foods I can eat more often.

]]> By: Carin http://aglutenfreeguide.com/the-gluten-free-diet-sometimes-it-just-sucks.html/comment-page-1#comment-47648 Carin Mon, 05 Jul 2010 17:15:28 +0000 http://aglutenfreeguide.com/the-gluten-free-diet-sometimes-it-just-sucks.html#comment-47648 My worst moment occured not long ago when visiting my parents. My mother never seems to consider meals until the last minute and then gets upset with me for making the meal difficult. I went the the grocery store with my daughter, bought nothing, and ended up crying on the way back to the house. I usually pack all my snacks etc. so that I don't have to inconvenience anyone. My aunt on the other hand, has gone out of her way to find GF foods for when I visit her and my grandmother and understands more about the condition than my mother ever seems to. p.s. For those in the New York area: Wegmans has a big selection of GF foods, even pies (my brother and sister-in-law bought 2 for me at Thanksgiving pumpkin and apple!) My worst moment occured not long ago when visiting my parents. My mother never seems to consider meals until the last minute and then gets upset with me for making the meal difficult. I went the the grocery store with my daughter, bought nothing, and ended up crying on the way back to the house. I usually pack all my snacks etc. so that I don’t have to inconvenience anyone. My aunt on the other hand, has gone out of her way to find GF foods for when I visit her and my grandmother and understands more about the condition than my mother ever seems to.

p.s. For those in the New York area: Wegmans has a big selection of GF foods, even pies (my brother and sister-in-law bought 2 for me at Thanksgiving pumpkin and apple!)

]]> By: Shelley http://aglutenfreeguide.com/the-gluten-free-diet-sometimes-it-just-sucks.html/comment-page-1#comment-46015 Shelley Thu, 10 Jun 2010 20:36:27 +0000 http://aglutenfreeguide.com/the-gluten-free-diet-sometimes-it-just-sucks.html#comment-46015 Hi! Great post! Kinnikinnick has an article on their blog about food and non-food products which have gluten "hidden" within them – like soy sauce and sun screen! Some good food for thought… http://blog.kinnikinnick.com/. Thanks, Shelley | Kinnikinnick Foods Hi!

Great post! Kinnikinnick has an article on their blog about food and non-food products which have gluten “hidden” within them – like soy sauce and sun screen! Some good food for thought… http://blog.kinnikinnick.com/. Thanks, Shelley | Kinnikinnick Foods

]]> By: It Changes Everything | Stay Gluten Free http://aglutenfreeguide.com/the-gluten-free-diet-sometimes-it-just-sucks.html/comment-page-1#comment-45670 It Changes Everything | Stay Gluten Free Fri, 04 Jun 2010 18:42:34 +0000 http://aglutenfreeguide.com/the-gluten-free-diet-sometimes-it-just-sucks.html#comment-45670 [...] then, tremors of loss and anger creep in. This author echoes the thoughts of many people forced to a gluten-free diet. It’s no comment on the diet, society, not even her [...] [...] then, tremors of loss and anger creep in. This author echoes the thoughts of many people forced to a gluten-free diet. It’s no comment on the diet, society, not even her [...]

]]> By: Jennilee http://aglutenfreeguide.com/the-gluten-free-diet-sometimes-it-just-sucks.html/comment-page-1#comment-44680 Jennilee Fri, 21 May 2010 16:20:27 +0000 http://aglutenfreeguide.com/the-gluten-free-diet-sometimes-it-just-sucks.html#comment-44680 Well I make it twice as hard on people because because I have been a vegetarian since 2001 and just recently (as in a few months ago) went off of gluten. I would have my dissapointing moments as a vegetarian, like at a church leadership meeting they provided subs...I was like, 'ok guess I am having chips'. Now I do feel bad because my friends want to go out and they always make me decide because I have the most food restrictions. I didn't use to be as careful about avoiding gluten until I got really sick recently. I forgot that soy sauce has gluten in it and I ate a lot of chinese food. It was the worst experience to day, and it lasted almost 48hrs. Now that I am taking GF really seriously, I do find it frustrating that I have to research ever place I go, and even brands of food. But I am still thankful that I can find stuff even through it's harder. Well I make it twice as hard on people because because I have been a vegetarian since 2001 and just recently (as in a few months ago) went off of gluten. I would have my dissapointing moments as a vegetarian, like at a church leadership meeting they provided subs…I was like, ‘ok guess I am having chips’. Now I do feel bad because my friends want to go out and they always make me decide because I have the most food restrictions.
I didn’t use to be as careful about avoiding gluten until I got really sick recently. I forgot that soy sauce has gluten in it and I ate a lot of chinese food. It was the worst experience to day, and it lasted almost 48hrs. Now that I am taking GF really seriously, I do find it frustrating that I have to research ever place I go, and even brands of food. But I am still thankful that I can find stuff even through it’s harder.

]]> By: Louise Bryant http://aglutenfreeguide.com/the-gluten-free-diet-sometimes-it-just-sucks.html/comment-page-1#comment-39129 Louise Bryant Sun, 07 Mar 2010 02:27:06 +0000 http://aglutenfreeguide.com/the-gluten-free-diet-sometimes-it-just-sucks.html#comment-39129 I have a friend who is an executive chef and when he comes over he often brings a big dish of something delicious. More often than not it has something gluten in it so I can't have any (did he really have to add those wheat berries?). I always remind myself it's great for the people who can eat it so it's still a nice thing to do, but I can't help feeling frustrated by the situation, especially the time he decided to toast bread in my oven and I then had to clean the racks before I could make another GF pizza. I have a friend who is an executive chef and when he comes over he often brings a big dish of something delicious. More often than not it has something gluten in it so I can’t have any (did he really have to add those wheat berries?). I always remind myself it’s great for the people who can eat it so it’s still a nice thing to do, but I can’t help feeling frustrated by the situation, especially the time he decided to toast bread in my oven and I then had to clean the racks before I could make another GF pizza.

]]> By: Nicole http://aglutenfreeguide.com/the-gluten-free-diet-sometimes-it-just-sucks.html/comment-page-1#comment-38208 Nicole Wed, 24 Feb 2010 07:16:28 +0000 http://aglutenfreeguide.com/the-gluten-free-diet-sometimes-it-just-sucks.html#comment-38208 I have what is called latent celiac. My blood test was positive and my biopsy was negative. After years of being told that I just have IBS, I decided that I should go gluten-free. I know that it is going to be a struggle but I see is as an opportunity. I went to culinary school and am going to school in the fall for chemistry so I'm hoping to be able to help people who are more sensitive to gluten than I am. My symptoms are fairly mild compared to other people and I know that I can get away with some gluten (such as in sauce or dressing) but I want to try to follow my diet as best as possible. I'll be experimenting with my own recipes as well because hey, we all love to eat! My first recipe will be pizza (my family has a pizza shop so I've grown up eating really good pizza). Next, I am going to try gluten-free Twinkies. I'll be sure to post my recipes if they work out. I have what is called latent celiac. My blood test was positive and my biopsy was negative. After years of being told that I just have IBS, I decided that I should go gluten-free. I know that it is going to be a struggle but I see is as an opportunity. I went to culinary school and am going to school in the fall for chemistry so I’m hoping to be able to help people who are more sensitive to gluten than I am. My symptoms are fairly mild compared to other people and I know that I can get away with some gluten (such as in sauce or dressing) but I want to try to follow my diet as best as possible. I’ll be experimenting with my own recipes as well because hey, we all love to eat!

My first recipe will be pizza (my family has a pizza shop so I’ve grown up eating really good pizza). Next, I am going to try gluten-free Twinkies. I’ll be sure to post my recipes if they work out.

]]> By: Ginger http://aglutenfreeguide.com/the-gluten-free-diet-sometimes-it-just-sucks.html/comment-page-1#comment-37639 Ginger Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:36:08 +0000 http://aglutenfreeguide.com/the-gluten-free-diet-sometimes-it-just-sucks.html#comment-37639 I am newly diagnosed as of 2 wks ago! This is extremely difficult for me and right now I am in a serious state of mourning/depression! I have a large family and its very difficult and overwhelming for me! Every bite of food I take makes me extremely anxious! I fear that pain I'd feel if I messed up in my own kitchen! I've been out to eat twice now and was more nervous than I've ever been before! Both restaurants were great about my GL diet and I had no issues after eating there! My biggest frustration now is trying to teach my family about this and getting them to understand how serious this is! They all sat there and watched me waste away and be very ill for several months but they still don't seem to "get it"! I am starting to feel some better and wish there was an immediate FIX. I am angry and I am mad at the food processing companies that have gut loaded me with wheat products! I am frustrated that I allowed myself to find processed foods so appealing and eat them! I am disgusted that I didn't research what I've been feeding to my family and self all these years! And more so, I am VERY frustrated that the cost of being able to eat GF will more than likely mean eating or selling my home! I am trying to stay positive and accept my diagnosis, but in the end, It breaks my heart! But being here and reading what all of you have written gives me hope! I thank you for that! I am newly diagnosed as of 2 wks ago! This is extremely difficult for me and right now I am in a serious state of mourning/depression! I have a large family and its very difficult and overwhelming for me! Every bite of food I take makes me extremely anxious! I fear that pain I’d feel if I messed up in my own kitchen! I’ve been out to eat twice now and was more nervous than I’ve ever been before! Both restaurants were great about my GL diet and I had no issues after eating there! My biggest frustration now is trying to teach my family about this and getting them to understand how serious this is! They all sat there and watched me waste away and be very ill for several months but they still don’t seem to “get it”! I am starting to feel some better and wish there was an immediate FIX. I am angry and I am mad at the food processing companies that have gut loaded me with wheat products! I am frustrated that I allowed myself to find processed foods so appealing and eat them! I am disgusted that I didn’t research what I’ve been feeding to my family and self all these years! And more so, I am VERY frustrated that the cost of being able to eat GF will more than likely mean eating or selling my home! I am trying to stay positive and accept my diagnosis, but in the end, It breaks my heart! But being here and reading what all of you have written gives me hope! I thank you for that!

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