tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post8172246973341714716..comments2024-03-17T08:58:39.402-07:00Comments on creative savv: The gluten-free life and breakfastLilihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-48474922220328068572013-06-10T06:29:36.281-07:002013-06-10T06:29:36.281-07:00Yes, legumes, as in dried beans, soy and peanuts, ...Yes, legumes, as in dried beans, soy and peanuts, not as in French for vegetables. I can have legumes, but on a rotation schedule (once every other day or every 3 days). Until I sort everything out, a few foods are on rotation (corn is also a once every few days for me). I feel as though I've had to treat everything I put in my mouth as suspect. But if in the end my tummy can be well, and my rashes and joint aches go away, it will be worth it.Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-59968252488869067702013-06-10T06:03:34.313-07:002013-06-10T06:03:34.313-07:00Legume? Does that mean you can't eat dried be...Legume? Does that mean you can't eat dried beans?Jessicanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-50394023015993287852013-06-09T17:38:03.993-07:002013-06-09T17:38:03.993-07:00Ack! I just made brownie bites with the cooking sp...Ack! I just made brownie bites with the cooking spray. I'd better go check the label. The front of the can says canola oil, but I didn't check the ingredients. And with our regular vegetable oil, it was yesterday that I realized that even that has some soy oil in it. I'll be buying a different all-purpose oil tomorrow. Although, hopefully my situation is no where near as serious as your sister's. But soy is on my list of things to remove for the time being. Thanks for the heads-up on the cooking spray.Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-37803890859576398142013-06-09T10:16:39.963-07:002013-06-09T10:16:39.963-07:00My sister has to watch out for nickel in foods and...My sister has to watch out for nickel in foods and can't eat food cooked in aluminum cookware. And my favorite soy-added item to use in the kitchen is non-stick cooking spray--again, one of those things you wouldn't necessarily think twice about, normally. I mean, you're cooking from scratch and that just makes it easier and faster to grease your pans, right? But unfortunately it doesn't work for those with soy allergies. Krisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-63623131037829593972013-06-08T19:23:22.231-07:002013-06-08T19:23:22.231-07:00Hi Kris,
I've done the same thing with the pea...Hi Kris,<br />I've done the same thing with the peanut butter. I wanted a spoonful the other day, so opened up a new jar just for myself, then tucked it away where it won't get used by anyone else. <br /><br />I have been cutting out the soy, too. I used to use a lot of soy milk (now switched to almond milk) and tofu. But soy is a legume and they're on my list to only have every other day, along with peanuts. So, that's interesting about your sister getting rashes from soy. Your sister probably already knows this, but I was surprised to find that my canned tuna fish had soy in it!<br /><br />It's easy for me to think sometimes, "well this is a pain". But maybe it's just one of those things that I'll have to plan more for, like other areas of life.Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-38864794444135132892013-06-08T19:15:10.119-07:002013-06-08T19:15:10.119-07:00Hi Cheapchick,
I have known several people who los...Hi Cheapchick,<br />I have known several people who lost weight and felt better on a GF diet. The ones who lose weight do not buy the GF packaged foods, but instead substitute more veggies where they might have had a wheat product. Like pasta sauce over spaghetti squash instead of noodles, or for pizza, using a grated zucchini "crust" instead of bread dough. And there are those times, like your at a reception with cakes or cookies, when you just go without, or choose something healthier like fruit or cheese or veggies, all due to being on a GF diet. So GF for weight loss is more about limiting what you eat, by eliminating an entire food category (mainly sweets and breads). <br /><br />Although, I was reading some research, and there is a theory that wheat has something in it that makes you hungry for more. And if you eliminate the wheat, then your hunger naturally declines a bit.<br /><br />Whatever you decide to do, good luck with it.Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-28450714569852010732013-06-08T19:03:27.981-07:002013-06-08T19:03:27.981-07:00I had a hot cereal this morning that was a blend o...I had a hot cereal this morning that was a blend of corn, brown rice, amaranth and buckwheat. I mixed in half a banana and a handful of almonds and I thought it was every bit as good a breakfast as what the rest of the family was having -- pancakes. I put some maple syrup on my hot cereal and almond milk. I'll be repeating this one. I've wanted to try and make my own brown rice hot cereal, by using my coffee grinder to chop/grind the dry rice. I just haven't gotten to trying it yet. Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-65345435145359376442013-06-08T18:04:22.139-07:002013-06-08T18:04:22.139-07:00Darn it! I read this after I got home from work t...Darn it! I read this after I got home from work today--and I spent the day working with a PT who has celiac. But it sounds like you are doing your homework. I know she has told me that she has a separate jar of peanut butter because if someone makes a sandwich and the knife touches the bread and crumbs get in the PB, she gets a reaction! I have made dinners for people with celiac and it is a challenge. I have made peanut butter cookies which don't use wheat flour and I like them better than the traditional PB cookies (I would find it hard to live without cookies!).<br /><br />My sister has a soy allergy and gets skin rashes--not that I'm trying to complicate your life, but it's something to consider. Soy is added to lots of stuff (although you probably don't eat much because of your whole foods diet). <br /><br />Good luck!Krisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-11867327335044900522013-06-08T17:08:18.145-07:002013-06-08T17:08:18.145-07:00I look forward to the recipes, I've tried buck...I look forward to the recipes, I've tried buckwheat pancakes which were weird because they looked *exactly* like normal pancakes but felt completely different. For breakfast I have a rice cereal cooked with fruit and nuts which is quite tasty - in fact, it's mostly nut and fruits with the rice cereal to bind it all into a kind of porridge.<br /><br />Yes, sweet potato is in a different family, I eat a lot of them.<br /><br />Having a stand-by gluten free mix will be handy I think for those "I need a baked goods" moment ;)Jessicanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-2490026431630286912013-06-08T12:46:07.362-07:002013-06-08T12:46:07.362-07:00How timely, we were just talking today about givin...How timely, we were just talking today about giving up breads and wheat based products to see if we can lose weight and/or feel better. I like corn flour and could be very happy with it and cornmeal. We eat a large amount of rice. It is still just in the "talk" phase but I am slowly going to wean us off breads.Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-8836554814699599972013-06-08T11:36:02.660-07:002013-06-08T11:36:02.660-07:00Hi Cat,
I know what you mean. My first reaction wa...Hi Cat,<br />I know what you mean. My first reaction was "what am I going to eat?" Then I looked in the pantry and realized that I actually had a lot of foods right here already that were okay. I think getting past the idea that I "need" grains/breads has helped me a lot. <br /><br />You're right, I'll adjust. It's probably a good thing that I've been dairy-free for so long. I can see in my own life that adjustment won't be such a big deal. I also feel fortunate that my reactions are all either rashes/eczema or GI, and not anaphylaxis. And I'm glad that it's just me, and not one of my kids.Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-25348235325308535632013-06-08T11:19:33.862-07:002013-06-08T11:19:33.862-07:00I'm so sorry you're dealing with this stuf...I'm so sorry you're dealing with this stuff. Unfortunately, I am no stranger to food allergies and intolerances! My list is extensive and varied, so packaged foods aren't even an option because I can't eat anything that says "spices" or "natural flavorings" on the label... which is about 90% of what's found in a typical grocery store.<br /><br />All I can say is that you'll adjust. I remember when I first got diagnosed, I went to the grocery store and came home in tears. I just felt like there was nothing that I could eat! But it gets easier. I haven't had bread in so long that I've sorta forgotten that it's a staple part of most American's diet! And... I also haven't had an anaphylactic reaction in a very long time either!<br /><br />Best of luck in your new cooking adventure!EcoCatLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15704811319510740473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-17019315826851524162013-06-08T09:02:57.188-07:002013-06-08T09:02:57.188-07:00Hi Jemma,
Thank you!
It's really helpful to he...Hi Jemma,<br />Thank you!<br />It's really helpful to hear that others have to deal with food issues, too. It keeps me from feeling the "poor me, I can't have pizza the way I used to". And I like your way of eating "spaghetti" -- pasta sauce over broccoli. That sounds delicious! I feel fortunate that I do enjoy veggies. This would be very tough if I didn't. Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-88267739357211614222013-06-08T08:56:45.947-07:002013-06-08T08:56:45.947-07:00Hi Jessica,
I've done the exclusion diet befor...Hi Jessica,<br />I've done the exclusion diet before, too. It is hard to stay on for very long, and I always just seem to find myself eating more and more of the things that don't work for me. I am trying very hard this time to stick with it. I've been vigilant with the gluten and dairy this time, not as good with some of the other allergens.<br /><br />I have been given 2 recipes for gluten-free yeast bread that I'll be trying out in the next couple of weeks. One was by a woman whose son has been GF since he was 3 years old. She really knows this stuff and is a good baker. The other is from a woman who is celiac and really missed her breads. Her husband is a chef and helped her improve on recipes for breads. If I like either of these recipes, I'll certainly share.<br /><br />So you think potatoes and tomatoes are a problem, too. Sweet potatoes are a different family, right? I've found that I really like the sweet potatoes as fries and hashbrowns.<br /><br />I was at the organics/health foods/bulk bins store yesterday, reading labels, checking prices. About half of the GF baking blends of flour had potato starch, but the other ones used tapioca starch. I thought it would be nice to have some flour blends so that I could quickly put together biscuits and other quick breads. But I could custom blend my own flours/starches. You could give yourself a bit of convenience by mixing up a GF flour blend, that was tailored to your specific needs.<br /><br />Good luck with another exclusion diet. Keep telling yourself that you will feel great again! I look for specific indicators that this is working for me, and that helps me to stay on track. <br />Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-59582877588005058632013-06-08T08:42:18.083-07:002013-06-08T08:42:18.083-07:00Hi anexacting,
I was a bit surprised at how much o...Hi anexacting,<br />I was a bit surprised at how much of my diet had centered around wheat. Having other foods for breakfasts and snacks has been a nice change. The sweet potato hash browns are one of my new favorites. I think I enjoy them more than white potato hash browns.<br /><br />I'm still working on how to do this with less time investment, especially with breakfasts, as not being a morning person, cooking early in the day feels to be a chore.Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-88455259628090373622013-06-08T08:37:56.784-07:002013-06-08T08:37:56.784-07:00Hi Carol,
I am really trying to not need to increa...Hi Carol,<br />I am really trying to not need to increase our grocery budget by too much with this. I'll have to see. But I think your sil is on the right track with doing all her own baking. Even if the ingredients cost a bit more, it's not the mark-up that I've seen with manufactured g-free products. <br /><br />Thanks for the tip on buying almond flour online. I'll compare prices to our organic/health foods/bulk bin store.Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-20774984857960430922013-06-08T08:33:48.035-07:002013-06-08T08:33:48.035-07:00Hi Shara,
I read that fibro patients often improve...Hi Shara,<br />I read that fibro patients often improve with a g-free diet. When my eczema began to improve I started looking into all the possible health concerns that could improve. It was an extensive list.<br /><br />I will look into that pasta. The one I tried a few years ago was rice and amaranth, and it just cooked up into this gelatinous glob that was so unappealing. I found I preferred to just have my pasta sauce on rice, and let the family have regular pasta. But I'll check tinkyada. Thanks!Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-73465015205400169512013-06-08T08:29:18.624-07:002013-06-08T08:29:18.624-07:00Hi Sarah,
I seem to remember you mentioning that y...Hi Sarah,<br />I seem to remember you mentioning that your dad was gluten-free. I'm very glad that there are all these options and information now, especially for the celiac, who really can't "cheat". We don't eat out much, but my sister does, and she was telling me that many restaurants now indicate on their menus if something is GF or not. <br /><br />The breakfast cereal sounds good, and would have a fair amount of protein I would guess, with the quinoa.Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-80414968332383974932013-06-08T08:23:41.643-07:002013-06-08T08:23:41.643-07:00Lili,
First off glad you are continuing to feel be...Lili,<br />First off glad you are continuing to feel better.<br />I too have issues with certain foods and it seems I just have to continue to modify, it can be frustrating. The menu you have prepared and the photos you share look very appealing and healthy. We eat veggies, veggies and veggies-When I make spaghetti-it really is homemade sauce (veggie) over broccoli-the list goes on and on.<br />I hope this continues to work for you and that you stay strong!<br />Jemma<br /><br />Jemma@athomewithjemmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01137225389791605398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-37760460081848231462013-06-08T08:17:03.449-07:002013-06-08T08:17:03.449-07:00oh ME TOO! I'm going to sit down tomorrow or ...oh ME TOO! I'm going to sit down tomorrow or later when it's quiet and read this one more carefully. I was on a hypo allergenic exclusion diet for three weeks and felt GREAT. Then I had to reintroduce foods one by one and fell off the wagon big time. Now I feel that the three weeks was wasted - except it wasn't, I'm pretty sure about the gluten (boo hoo, I love my home made bread and pizza and and and ...) and potatoes / tomatoes etc. So after I've read your post today, I'm going to do another three weeks but just without the gluten and see how I feel. I'm totally with you too about the packaged gluten-free products, I think they're pretty bad - and of course, there's potato starch in them.<br /><br />Can't wait for some quiet time to check back in here.<br /><br />Have a good day! You've made mine.Jessicanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-10275239434535110382013-06-08T07:52:59.401-07:002013-06-08T07:52:59.401-07:00I am a grains addict and fortunately don't nee...I am a grains addict and fortunately don't need to cut back, but having sweet potato hash browns, baked potatoes, sauteed brown rice or pumpkin pancakes all sound delicious and are things I would try!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-25331901216691995882013-06-08T06:06:27.011-07:002013-06-08T06:06:27.011-07:00Glad that you are feeling better, and able to be p...Glad that you are feeling better, and able to be proactive with dietary changes, without killing your budget. My sil has Crone's and several food intolerances. I do know that she makes her own baked goods, using almond flour. She buys it on the Internet for the best price. CTMOMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04825780992878036362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-57691811341463415052013-06-08T05:59:21.814-07:002013-06-08T05:59:21.814-07:00Glad you are feeling better. When they first diag...Glad you are feeling better. When they first diagnosed me with fibromyalgia they had me eat a gluten free diet and I found it did help. I think that is probably why the low carb diet seems to be working so well for me. Hard to do much gluten without grains...lol.<br /><br />On a side note, I did find one pasta my whole family loved at the time...enough that they would request it. I still buy it to use in my dishes whenever I have the option. <br /><br />http://www.tinkyada.com/<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-84960576331776591552013-06-08T05:42:38.438-07:002013-06-08T05:42:38.438-07:00We have Coeliacs in the family so are used to cook...We have Coeliacs in the family so are used to cooking GF free. GF packaged foods are ridiculously expensive over here too and sometimes not all that nice. Our favourite GF breakfast cereal is Mesa Sunrise (corn,flax,quinoa) but your cereal alternatives look great!<br />Everyday Life On A Shoestringhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06038009981638541163noreply@blogger.com