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over a year ago
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"Anyone on a "glutenfree" diet ? if so....how do-able is it and does it taste ok ?    "
I have done it off and on and when stick to it I feel so good !
My advice would be to avoid gluten free alternative type products !! They are full of other crap that make it that it taste and bind better
If you have time make your own bread etc with rice flour or almond flour etc !
It's also a guaranteed way to shift any unwanted weight ! Good luck with it ! |
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My brother is a celiac he can not have gluteen but he has some food on prescription but there is alot you can buy at supermarkets. Must admit that the breads not very nice its like dry non taste cake and crumbles like it too. But they do pasta and sauces etc and he adds alot off herbs and spicea to his food for flavour. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Anyone on a "glutenfree" diet ? if so....how do-able is it and does it taste ok ? I have done it off and on and when stick to it I feel so good !
My advice would be to avoid gluten free alternative type products !! They are full of other crap that make it that it taste and bind better
If you have time make your own bread etc with rice flour or almond flour etc !
It's also a guaranteed way to shift any unwanted weight ! Good luck with it ! "
 Exactly this. The gluten free products are expensive and really don't taste that good with the exception of Asda pasta. It's surprisingly easy to eat gluten free and after only a week you will feel the benefits. Good luck. x |
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over a year ago
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There are many alternative flours to try but use an Asian supermarket rather than specialist labelled gluten-free products. Cakes and bread can taste a little different to begin with but, like with all dietary changes, you do adapt. It is a bit like your first coffee without a sugar - once you have had that, you are soon used to it. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Ive just been looking at the price of stuff if you buy ready made......wow !!!
so i went and got some recipes and apart from the basics, re flour etc...i will make my own and have loads of recipes re "jamie oliver" |
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Unless you have been diagnosed celiac then you may simply have a problem with all the improvers and treatments which the chorleywood process uses to make most bread.
This can cause a sensitivity which can be addressed by cutting out most processed bread and wheat products and then reintroducing only artisan, organic and sourdough bread. Even making your own using non-organic bread flour and packet yeast will be better than usual bread. Be aware though that most in-store bakeries at supermarkets use the chorleywood process to produce the dough which is then baked in store. So unless it says organic or sourdough it will be highly processed.
If you are celiac (or catering for one) then find a good cornbread recipe, it's great with stews and soups and can even be baked on top of a stew like across between a dumpling and a cobbler topping. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Yes, 2 members of my family have coeliac disease...it is surprisingly easy once you're used to reading food labels, and although gluten-free products are more expensive if you cook from scratch it's not too bad. Loads of staple items available on prescription as well as some great ranges now in all the major supermarkets, and Aldi is really on the ball. Also the big pizza and pasta restaurants cater for a gluten-free diet now.
PM me if you want more info x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Thanks all
Im gonna try and eat loads of raw veggies again as that helped bigtime last year and meant i wasnt eating bread etc. Bread is my biggest down fall im afraid so will miss that lime marmalade on toast. 
But i love rye bread, so may use that |
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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago
yumsville |
"Anyone on a "glutenfree" diet ? if so....how do-able is it and does it taste ok ? "
not on a diet but I buy gluten free pasta. It's a lot more expensive than regular but it stops the bloated feeling in one |
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"Thanks all
Im gonna try and eat loads of raw veggies again as that helped bigtime last year and meant i wasnt eating bread etc. Bread is my biggest down fall im afraid so will miss that lime marmalade on toast.
But i love rye bread, so may use that "
As I say try organic sourdough instead. It's more expensive but just buy less and make sure you use it all (lots of great leftover bread recipes, try panzanilla). |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Thanks all
Im gonna try and eat loads of raw veggies again as that helped bigtime last year and meant i wasnt eating bread etc. Bread is my biggest down fall im afraid so will miss that lime marmalade on toast.
But i love rye bread, so may use that
As I say try organic sourdough instead. It's more expensive but just buy less and make sure you use it all (lots of great leftover bread recipes, try panzanilla). "
Will give it a go, thanks and i love panzanilla |
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The products might SEEM expensive but I look at it this way .....
No one bats an eyelid at spending £1 or £2 on a choc bar or £3 - £5 on shit like pizza ..
So a couple of quid on good food that makes you feel great is okay |
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"Thanks all
Im gonna try and eat loads of raw veggies again as that helped bigtime last year and meant i wasnt eating bread etc. Bread is my biggest down fall im afraid so will miss that lime marmalade on toast.
But i love rye bread, so may use that "
I love rye bread  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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You can find lists of gluten free products that supermarkets sell either by asking in branch or giving them a call, they'll mail you a list. You can also do the same if you, like me, are lactose intolerant. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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For those who require a 'Gluten Free' diet, Rye is one of the three gluten based grains so is best approached with caution.
There is a very distinct difference between a 'Wheat Free' and 'Gluten Free' diet.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"The products might SEEM expensive but I look at it this way .....
No one bats an eyelid at spending £1 or £2 on a choc bar or £3 - £5 on shit like pizza ..
So a couple of quid on good food that makes you feel great is okay "
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Mr B eats a gluten free diet. There are so much more choice and yes it is slightly more expensive.
Most big supermarket have great gluten free cakes,biscuits and pizza. Even dominos and pizza hut do a gluten pizza base. |
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By *ransGuyTV/TS
over a year ago
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My body decided to be wheat intolerant a couple of years ago annoyingly. Thankfully gluten still appears to be ok so I can get away with things like normal breakfast cereal instead of paying extra for smaller amounts of gluten free stuff.
What I've found is that I rarely eat bread now because gluten free bread is only edible when toasted. Shop bought cakes and pastry is tasteless and gritty, but homemade can be just as good if not better than none gluten free stuff. Be prepared to spend extra on gluten free and get less for your money!
Oh, and if you like Chinese food - be careful as soya sauce isn't gluten free. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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My main problem is bad bloating. I have IBS so that could be part of the problem however iv been gluten free (i think) since tuesday and far less bloated yesterday and even better today. Thank goodness for jacket spuds which i love. Im not keen on the bread but i made a bread and butter pudding with it which is lush
However iv been off work ill this week so once im back at work lunchtimes will be more difficult and require time and planning which im not good at ! |
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More and more restaurants are offering a gluten free menu.
Mr B has been gluten free for about 13 years and the options available now compared to 10 years ago is massive. The bread is much better and I can't tell the difference between gluten free pasta and normal pasta once you put a sauce on it.
It takes a bit of getting used to when you decide to go gluten free but it much easier now. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Has anyone made a gluten free cheese sauce ? I love tuna pasta with cheese sauce and always made my own cheese sauce but am unsure if it will work as easily with different flour. I cant use almond flour. |
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By *igeiaWoman
over a year ago
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"If you avoid grain based products as part of a low carb diet it's easy anyway, no need for processed substitutes."
I made my first ever batch of oopsie rolls this evening. Surprisingly effective. |
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"If you avoid grain based products as part of a low carb diet it's easy anyway, no need for processed substitutes.
I made my first ever batch of oopsie rolls this evening. Surprisingly effective."
What is an oopsie roll? Sounds intriguing.  |
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I'm coeliac and have no choice but to follow a gluten free diet.
It's easy once you get used to it. And things have improved so much even in the last 5 years.
Bread is now almost bread like. Restaurants are getting more knowledgable and one is less likely to be made to feel like a weirdo when asking |
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"Has anyone made a gluten free cheese sauce ? I love tuna pasta with cheese sauce and always made my own cheese sauce but am unsure if it will work as easily with different flour. I cant use almond flour."
Yes, just use an all purpose GF flour, the supermarkets all do them now.
From my experience the GF flours tend to be drier. So add more moisture to a recipe, extra egg, bit of water or juice etc.
With cheese sauce it might need a bit more milk |
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By *igeiaWoman
over a year ago
Bristol |
"If you avoid grain based products as part of a low carb diet it's easy anyway, no need for processed substitutes.
I made my first ever batch of oopsie rolls this evening. Surprisingly effective.
What is an oopsie roll? Sounds intriguing. "
Separate 3 eggs. Beat the hell out of the whites with a pinch of salt. Then mix up the yolks with half a pack of low fat cream cheese, half a teaspoon of baking powder and half a tablespoon of almond flour or whatever grain substitute you like (that bit can be left out but I wanted some structure to them). Fold the cheesy yolky mix into the beaten egg whites. Then dollop into 6 rounds on a greased baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 140 (mine's a fan) for 30 or so minutes until they go golden. They're like flattish bap type things. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Has anyone made a gluten free cheese sauce ? I love tuna pasta with cheese sauce and always made my own cheese sauce but am unsure if it will work as easily with different flour. I cant use almond flour.
Yes, just use an all purpose GF flour, the supermarkets all do them now.
From my experience the GF flours tend to be drier. So add more moisture to a recipe, extra egg, bit of water or juice etc.
With cheese sauce it might need a bit more milk "
Thank you |
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"If you avoid grain based products as part of a low carb diet it's easy anyway, no need for processed substitutes.
I made my first ever batch of oopsie rolls this evening. Surprisingly effective.
What is an oopsie roll? Sounds intriguing.
Separate 3 eggs. Beat the hell out of the whites with a pinch of salt. Then mix up the yolks with half a pack of low fat cream cheese, half a teaspoon of baking powder and half a tablespoon of almond flour or whatever grain substitute you like (that bit can be left out but I wanted some structure to them). Fold the cheesy yolky mix into the beaten egg whites. Then dollop into 6 rounds on a greased baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 140 (mine's a fan) for 30 or so minutes until they go golden. They're like flattish bap type things."
They sound good |
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"Has anyone made a gluten free cheese sauce ? I love tuna pasta with cheese sauce and always made my own cheese sauce but am unsure if it will work as easily with different flour. I cant use almond flour.
Yes, just use an all purpose GF flour, the supermarkets all do them now.
From my experience the GF flours tend to be drier. So add more moisture to a recipe, extra egg, bit of water or juice etc.
With cheese sauce it might need a bit more milk
Thank you "
Very welcome |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"If you avoid grain based products as part of a low carb diet it's easy anyway, no need for processed substitutes.
I made my first ever batch of oopsie rolls this evening. Surprisingly effective.
What is an oopsie roll? Sounds intriguing.
Separate 3 eggs. Beat the hell out of the whites with a pinch of salt. Then mix up the yolks with half a pack of low fat cream cheese, half a teaspoon of baking powder and half a tablespoon of almond flour or whatever grain substitute you like (that bit can be left out but I wanted some structure to them). Fold the cheesy yolky mix into the beaten egg whites. Then dollop into 6 rounds on a greased baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 140 (mine's a fan) for 30 or so minutes until they go golden. They're like flattish bap type things."
Sound lovely |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"If you avoid grain based products as part of a low carb diet it's easy anyway, no need for processed substitutes.
I made my first ever batch of oopsie rolls this evening. Surprisingly effective.
What is an oopsie roll? Sounds intriguing.
Separate 3 eggs. Beat the hell out of the whites with a pinch of salt. Then mix up the yolks with half a pack of low fat cream cheese, half a teaspoon of baking powder and half a tablespoon of almond flour or whatever grain substitute you like (that bit can be left out but I wanted some structure to them). Fold the cheesy yolky mix into the beaten egg whites. Then dollop into 6 rounds on a greased baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 140 (mine's a fan) for 30 or so minutes until they go golden. They're like flattish bap type things."
I like the sound of your baps, Liggy.  |
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By *_Yeah19Couple
over a year ago
Lincoln |
Yes, but naturally gluten free only. Any ‘free from’ type products are a usually a chemical
shit storm and often more horrendous than the ‘normal’ ones.
It’s really not that hard, but people tend to not want to cut out stuff and would rather just have gluten free alternatives.
If you want some interesting info, have a look at Wheat Belly or Grain Brain books, fascinating yet scary stuff.
TB |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Yes, but naturally gluten free only. Any ‘free from’ type products are a usually a chemical
shit storm and often more horrendous than the ‘normal’ ones.
It’s really not that hard, but people tend to not want to cut out stuff and would rather just have gluten free alternatives.
If you want some interesting info, have a look at Wheat Belly or Grain Brain books, fascinating yet scary stuff.
TB"
The GF stuff iv used so far has been ok although i tend to cook from scratch anyway and we mainly eat fairly uncomplicated food so its usually pretty good. Love jacket spuds which we ate fairly often anyway plus plain meals of meat such as chicken/pork loin chops, potatoes and veg with gf gravy. Ive got gf pasta so we can use that. I have bought gf flour to make cakes and biscuits just as an experiment while off work and they are ok. We eat lots of veg anyway as a filler. Gf bread is ok ish and needed for simple packed lunches and iv made it into a gf bread n butter pudding to have instead of sandwiches at times.
Its going ok so far except for a day out sunday where no cafe/pub had a gf alternative |
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By *_Yeah19Couple
over a year ago
Lincoln |
"Yes, but naturally gluten free only. Any ‘free from’ type products are a usually a chemical
shit storm and often more horrendous than the ‘normal’ ones.
It’s really not that hard, but people tend to not want to cut out stuff and would rather just have gluten free alternatives.
If you want some interesting info, have a look at Wheat Belly or Grain Brain books, fascinating yet scary stuff.
TB
The GF stuff iv used so far has been ok although i tend to cook from scratch anyway and we mainly eat fairly uncomplicated food so its usually pretty good. Love jacket spuds which we ate fairly often anyway plus plain meals of meat such as chicken/pork loin chops, potatoes and veg with gf gravy. Ive got gf pasta so we can use that. I have bought gf flour to make cakes and biscuits just as an experiment while off work and they are ok. We eat lots of veg anyway as a filler. Gf bread is ok ish and needed for simple packed lunches and iv made it into a gf bread n butter pudding to have instead of sandwiches at times.
Its going ok so far except for a day out sunday where no cafe/pub had a gf alternative "
It’s extra tricky for me as I can’t eat potatoes either and most GF products use potato flour/starch, not that I’d want to eat them anyway, as previously mentioned.
Eating out can be tricky as GF, no potatoes and low carb/Keto but just give me a steak and veg/salad or burger without the bun and fries and I’m happy.
It’s as hard as you want to make it IMO.
TB |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Yes, but naturally gluten free only. Any ‘free from’ type products are a usually a chemical
shit storm and often more horrendous than the ‘normal’ ones.
It’s really not that hard, but people tend to not want to cut out stuff and would rather just have gluten free alternatives.
If you want some interesting info, have a look at Wheat Belly or Grain Brain books, fascinating yet scary stuff.
TB
The GF stuff iv used so far has been ok although i tend to cook from scratch anyway and we mainly eat fairly uncomplicated food so its usually pretty good. Love jacket spuds which we ate fairly often anyway plus plain meals of meat such as chicken/pork loin chops, potatoes and veg with gf gravy. Ive got gf pasta so we can use that. I have bought gf flour to make cakes and biscuits just as an experiment while off work and they are ok. We eat lots of veg anyway as a filler. Gf bread is ok ish and needed for simple packed lunches and iv made it into a gf bread n butter pudding to have instead of sandwiches at times.
Its going ok so far except for a day out sunday where no cafe/pub had a gf alternative
It’s extra tricky for me as I can’t eat potatoes either and most GF products use potato flour/starch, not that I’d want to eat them anyway, as previously mentioned.
Eating out can be tricky as GF, no potatoes and low carb/Keto but just give me a steak and veg/salad or burger without the bun and fries and I’m happy.
It’s as hard as you want to make it IMO.
TB"
Sunday was impossible as no steak or burger but i dont eat them anyway as i dont like them. No veg or salad. So i had to eat ordinary bread as no choice. I hadnt realised we were spending the day in an area with no choices of gf food. Normally id have jacket spud. It was impossible unless i didnt eat at all. I didnt 'make it' hard ! |
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By *_Yeah19Couple
over a year ago
Lincoln |
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Sunday was impossible as no steak or burger but i dont eat them anyway as i dont like them. No veg or salad. So i had to eat ordinary bread as no choice. I hadnt realised we were spending the day in an area with no choices of gf food. Normally id have jacket spud. It was impossible unless i didnt eat at all. I didnt 'make it' hard !"
Sure, some situations are harder to deal with than others and then you just have to do the best you can.
Personally I just wouldn’t have eaten as having anything unsuitable is more trouble than it’s worth. That is easier for me though as being fat adapted and eating Keto, I can easily fast for quite prolonged periods without it being an issue.
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Sunday was impossible as no steak or burger but i dont eat them anyway as i dont like them. No veg or salad. So i had to eat ordinary bread as no choice. I hadnt realised we were spending the day in an area with no choices of gf food. Normally id have jacket spud. It was impossible unless i didnt eat at all. I didnt 'make it' hard !
Sure, some situations are harder to deal with than others and then you just have to do the best you can.
Personally I just wouldn’t have eaten as having anything unsuitable is more trouble than it’s worth. That is easier for me though as being fat adapted and eating Keto, I can easily fast for quite prolonged periods without it being an issue.
TB"
Im very ill. Im not suposed to fast/go without food either gf or not. Id have ended up in an ambulance then hospital. I didnt take gf food with me cus i wasnt in the back of beyond or so i thought. My other allergies/health problems were catered for easily. Thanks for the help.
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
Sorry you're poorly Nellie. I've just been advised to eat a gluten free diet, it's difficult finding stuff to eat and a whole new lifestyle change for me! Been doing a bit of googling and looking at stuff in the supermarkets, not sure how I'll get on when I go out to eat. Also trying to reduce my cholesterol by diet changes, so feel a bit overwhelmed at the moment, but I'll get used to it! |
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"Sorry you're poorly Nellie. I've just been advised to eat a gluten free diet, it's difficult finding stuff to eat and a whole new lifestyle change for me! Been doing a bit of googling and looking at stuff in the supermarkets, not sure how I'll get on when I go out to eat. Also trying to reduce my cholesterol by diet changes, so feel a bit overwhelmed at the moment, but I'll get used to it!"
Thank you. It is overwhelming but mainly we easily eat gf at home now. Just when we go out its sometimes difficult. Thankfully im not ill due to eating gluten lol |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
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"Sorry you're poorly Nellie. I've just been advised to eat a gluten free diet, it's difficult finding stuff to eat and a whole new lifestyle change for me! Been doing a bit of googling and looking at stuff in the supermarkets, not sure how I'll get on when I go out to eat. Also trying to reduce my cholesterol by diet changes, so feel a bit overwhelmed at the moment, but I'll get used to it!
Thank you. It is overwhelming but mainly we easily eat gf at home now. Just when we go out its sometimes difficult. Thankfully im not ill due to eating gluten lol"
Ah, bless you. Yes I think I will be able to manage at home and hubby is very supportive, so he's happy to eat the same. I did notice gluten free foods are more expensive though! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Sorry you're poorly Nellie. I've just been advised to eat a gluten free diet, it's difficult finding stuff to eat and a whole new lifestyle change for me! Been doing a bit of googling and looking at stuff in the supermarkets, not sure how I'll get on when I go out to eat. Also trying to reduce my cholesterol by diet changes, so feel a bit overwhelmed at the moment, but I'll get used to it!
Thank you. It is overwhelming but mainly we easily eat gf at home now. Just when we go out its sometimes difficult. Thankfully im not ill due to eating gluten lol
Ah, bless you. Yes I think I will be able to manage at home and hubby is very supportive, so he's happy to eat the same. I did notice gluten free foods are more expensive though! "
Yes thats so true !! Rip off lol. |
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