Celiac Disease Family Support Group

When you are first diagnosed with Celiacs Disease, it can be very overwhelming. 
I quickly found out that I couldn't do this alone. With the support of my husband and the  Celiac disease family support group that I am associated with on facebook, I have been able to get a better understanding of why I have these symptoms, help others who have just found out, share and learn about new gluten free products, you name it. 

Support groups are a great thing to get into because it helps you realize, you are not the only one who is having these issues and who has celiac disease. 

I would like to share the link to the support group that I am actually apart of. Who knows, maybe you'll find it helpful too. 

ENJOY THE GLUTEN FREE LIFESTYLE!


Celiac Disease Family Support Group

Gluten Free Watch Dog

This wonderful website actually investigates gluten free food to make sure it is safe for consumption for people who either have gluten sensitivity or for those who have celiacs disease. 
These guys have investigated and looked into General Mills gluten free cereal and just as of recently, been looking into Aldi's granola bars which apparently have malt (derived from barley) in them. 

If you'd like more information about Gluten Free Watch Dog, feel free to check out their website here Gluten Free Watch Dog

Or follow them on facebook Gluten Free Watch Dog On Facebook


*Thank you Gluten Free Watch Dog for all you have done for us!*

Great Article on How and Why gluten activates an immune response in those with Celiacs disease

For all of you that are still questioning why our bodies go crazy when we accidentally get glutened,
this article explains just that.

It can be very confusing getting a basic understanding of how our body works with celiac disease
but the best thing you can do for yourself is become well educated.

Gluten Free Therapeutics brings us this wonderful explanation and on top of it, has some pretty good looking nutritional supplements you might just be interested in.

Click on the link below.

Gluten Free Therapeutics

Celiacs.com

This website is just down right amazing. They have so much information packed into one website, it is seriously ridiculous. I am actually apart of their forum and have gotten a couple questions answered on there.
If you are new to the gluten free lifestyle, I definitely recommend checking this website out and joining their forum.

Fill out my contact form on my home page if you'd like to be friends on this forum.

Celiacs.com

Attention Readers

This page is currently under construction.
I have removed all photos on posts and will be little by little adding new very soon.
I am sorry for this inconvenience but I appreciate your patience.

-Gluten free momma

Online GlutenAway virtual Expo

GLUTENAWAY VIRTUAL EXPO

Now through the 19th of this month, there is a virtual gluten free expo going on.
-There are samples you can purchase *Have to pay for each of them plus shipping Limit of 1 sample per household*
-Gluten free giveaways!
-Great webinars
-Information about gluten free products
-Discounts on products
-Great resources.

-COME CHECK IT OUT BEFORE IT'S OVER.

Click on the link to be directed to the expo.
GlutenAway Virtual Expo

19 Foods That Cross- React To Gluten (Great Article)

Since going on a gluten free diet, I have had periodic problems still, that consisted of bloating, gas, constipation and so on. A friend of mine sent me this link and I found it to be very interesting.
I think I might message my doctor to find out if they have any testing at our Fairview Clinic to see if I have any cross reactive issues.

IF YOU ARE STILL HAVING GLUTEN SYMPTOMS AND ON A STRICT GLUTEN FREE DIET, THIS MIGHT BE YOUR PROBLEM.

Click on the link below for a great article.

19 Foods that cross-react to gluten

Recipes For Gluten Free State Fair Food You Can Make At Home.

For all of you who will not be able to make it out to the great Minnesota get together this year but would really love to still have some fair favorites, look no further. 
I have stumbled across a website that has recipes on how to make our favorite State Fair food GLUTEN FREE.  

If we can master this at home, why go to the fair right?. :) 
Just make a batch of gluten free soft pretzels, get into your pajamas & watch a movie with your family or your husband and just relax. There is nothing better then that. 

This recipes include: 

• Fried gluten free mozzarella sticks. 
• Gluten free churros
• Gluten free corn dogs
• Gluten free soft pretzels
• Gluten free funnel cake
• Tri-spiced gluten free onions with dipping sauce. 

Enjoy your gluten free fair food right at home tonight. 

Gluten Free Fair Food Recipes

Minnesota State Fair Gluten Free Food List

Unfortunately, I am unable to attend the great Minnesota get together with the family this year but for all of you who are thinking about it and just afraid to go because you are worried there will be no food for you,
Think again. Thanks to ROCK (Raising our Celiacs Kids), Celiac Center of Minnesota & The Savvy Celiac, they have done all of the searching for you and have made up a GLUTEN FREE FAIR FOOD LIST.

Now even us Celiacs can enjoy in the festivities without feeling completely left out.
Check out the link below for the full 2014 Gluten Free list and make sure to check out their booth at the state fair. I hear they will be doing Gluten Jeopardy this year and handing out gluten free prizes.

-Make sure to also thank them for providing this list for us.

ENJOY THE GREAT MINNESOTA GET TOGETHER 2014.

Gluten Free Fair Food for 2014

Trader Joe's Product List #3

Grocery

• Apple Banana Fruit Sauce Crushers
• Apple Carrot Fruit Sauce Crushers
• Apple Strawberry Fruit Sauce Crushers
• Applesauce Fruit Crushers
• Corn Pasta, Penne
• Corn Pasta, Spaghetti
• Fleur De Sel Caramel Sauce
• Gluten Free Pumpkin Pancake Mix (Seasonal)
• Gluten Free All-Purpose Flour
• Gluten Free Brownie Mix
• Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Brownie Mix
• Indian Fare, Punjab Choley
• Indian Fare, Palak Paneer
• Organic Beef Broth
• Organic Brown Rice Pasta, Fusilli
• Organic Brown Rice Pasta, Spaghetti
• Organic Creamy Tomato Soup
• Organic Free Range Chicken Broth
• Organic Heart Vegetable Broth
• Organic Low Sodium Chicken Broth

• Organic Low Sodium Creamy Tomato
• Organic Low Sodium Tomato & Roasted Red
    Pepper
• Organic Low Sodium Vegetable Broth
• Organic Polenta
• Organic Quinoa
• Organic Red Quinoa
• Organic tomatillo & Roasted Yellow Chili Salsa
• Organic Tomato & Roasted Red Pepper Soup
• Organic Tricolor Quinoa
• Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth Concentrate
• Rice Noodle Soup Bowl, Garlic
• Rice Noodle Soup Bowl, Mushroom
• Rice Noodle Soup Bowl, Spring Onion
• Rice, Pasta, & Cheddar
• Seafood Cocktail Sauce
• Taco Shells
• Turkey Broth (Seasonal)
• Wasabi Mayonnaise

Snacks

• Baked Cheese Crunchies
• Baked Snack-O’s
• Caramel Popcorn
• Chicago-Style Popcorn Mix
• Grand Slam Snack
• Hawaiian Style Hickory BBQ Potato Chips
• Hawaiian Style Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips
• Hawaiian Style Sea Salt Potato Chips
• Kettle Cooked Olive Oil Potato Chips
• Kettle Cooked Potato Chips Six Pack
• Kettle Corn, Lite 6 Snack Bags
• Kettle Corn, Regular
• Microwave Popcorn, 94% Fat Free
• Movie Theatre Popcorn
• Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips
• Ode to the Classic Potato Chip
• Organic Corn Chip Dippers

• Organic Longboard Tortilla Chips
• Organic Popcorn with Olive Oil
• Organic Reduced-Guilt White Corn Tortilla Chips
• Organic Stone Ground Blue Corn Chips
• Organic White Corn Tortilla Chips, Unsalted
• Popcorn with Herbs & Spices
• Potato Ridge Cut Chips, Lightly Salted
• Quinoa & Black Bean Infused Tortilla Chips
• Reduced Guilt Popcorn
• Beef & Pork with Cracked Pepper Snack Stick
• Roasted Seaweed Snack, Salted
• Roasted Seaweed Snack, Wasabi
• Sweet Potato Rounds
• White Tortilla Chips Rounds, Salted
• World’s Puffiest Sour Cream & Onion Snack
• World’s Puffiest White Cheddar Snack

 

Trader Joe's Gluten Free Product List #2

Deli

• Belgian Chocolate Pudding
• Cocktail Pups (Seasonal)
• Jumbo Uncured Beef Franks
• Miso, Mild Yellow
• Sausage, Chicken & Turkey Pesto
• Sausage, Chicken Andouille
• Sausage, Chicken Garlic Herb
• Sausage, Chicken Italian

• Sausage, Chicken Jalapeno
• Sausage, Chicken Smoked Apple Chardonnay
• Sausage, Chicken Spicy Italian
• Sausage, Chicken Spinach Fontina
• Sausage, Chicken Sun Dried Tomato Basil
• Sausage, Chicken Sweet Apple
• Uncured Chicken Hot Dogs

Dietary Supplements

• Alpha Lipoic Acid
• Cal/Mag/Zinc
• Calcium Citrate with Vitamin D
• Chewable Oranges & Vitamin C
• Children’s Chewable
• Co Enzyme q10, 50 mg
• Co Enzyme q10 (Ubiquinone) 100 mg
• Co110 QH Ubiquinol
• Complete Essential Fatty Acids (EFA)
• Glucosamine & Chondroitin
• Grape Seed Extract
• High Potency B’100”
• High Potency B’50”

• High Potency Multi Vitamin & Mineral
• Joint Support
• Milk Thistle
• MSM
• Odorless Omega-3
• Papaya & Pineapple Enzyme
• SAM-E
• Super Vision
• Vitamin C 100 MG
• Vitamin C Crystals
• Vitamin E
• Wild Salmon Oil
• Women’s Formula

Dried Fruit

• Apple + Banana Fruit Bar
• Apple + Coconut Fruit Bar

• Apple + Mango Fruit Bar
• Apple + Strawberry Fruit Bar

Frozen

• 4 Uttapam with Coconut Chutney
• Coconut Non-dairy Dessert, Chocolate
• Coconut Non-dairy Dessert, Strawberry
• Coffee Latte & Cream Bars
• Crème Brulee
• Gluten Free Cheese Pizza
• Gluten Free Mac and Cheese
• Gluten Free, Dairy Free Homestyle Pancakes

• Mango Vanilla Ice Cream Bars
• Mango Sorbet
• Organic Fully Cooked Quinoa
• Pomegranate Blueberry Sherbet
• Raspberry Vanilla Ice Cream Bars
• Red Gaba Rice
• Sai Tung Green Curry
• Wheat Free Toaster Waffles

Trader Joe's Gluten Free Product List #1

This list is a sampling of the many Gluten Free products we carry. It is designed to help you make informed buying decisions that address your specific dietary concerns.

GLUTEN FREE — Per the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gluten free labeling regulation, a product that displays a “Gluten Free” claim on the label has been validated to contain less than 20 parts per million (ppm) of gluten. If you see “Gluten Free” on a Trader Joe’s product, this means that the product has been validated to contain less than 20 ppm of gluten. Individuals with Celiac Disease or Gluten Sensitivity must avoid gluten for their health.

This guide is not comprehensive and is only intended to serve as a resource, not as a substitute for medical advice or care. We do our best to keep the information on our list relevant, posting updates on a quarterly basis. With that said, we introduce and discontinue products all the time, and some products may be available only seasonally or regionally, so it is critical to read all product labels carefully before purchasing and consuming a product to ensure that the current label has a gluten free claim, as ingredients and suppliers may change. Contact us with product inquiries here.

• Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and their derivatives.
• As a general rule of thumb, dairy, juice, meat, nuts and produce do not inherently contain gluten.
• Use common sense and remember the motto: When in doubt, leave it out.
• Regional or seasonal availability is noted next to the product in (parentheses).
• Always read the label before purchasing and consuming a product to ensure that the current label has a gluten free claim, as ingredients and suppliers may change.

Trader Joe’s Gluten Free list was confirmed and validated to be accurate at the time of posting on
July 24, 2014.

Bakery (with Regions)

• Brown Rice Tortillas (California, Pacific
    Northwest, East Coast)
• Chocolate Almond Horns (Northern California)
• Corn Tortillas (East Coast, Southeast)
• Corn Tortillas, Hand Made (West Coast)
• Corn Tortillas, Original (Southern California)
• Gluten Free Blueberry Muffins
• Gluten Free Chocolate Cupcakes (Seasonal
    Flavors)

• Gluten Free French Rolls (East Coast)
• Gluten Free Multigrain Bread (Southern
    California, Arizona)
• Gluten Free Whole Grain Bread (Southern
    California, Arizona)
• Rye-Less Rye Bread (Midwest)
• White Corn Tortillas (Pacific Northwest)

Beverages

Shelf Stable

• Coconut Beverage, Unsweetened, 32 fl oz
• Coconut Beverage, Vanilla, 32 fl oz
• Organic Rice Drink, Original, 32 fl oz

• Organic Soy Beverage, Unsweetened, 32 fl oz
• Rice Drink, Vanilla, 32 fl oz
• Rice Drink, Vanilla, 64 fl oz

Refrigerated, Non-dairy

• Almond Beverage, Original Unsweetened, 64 fl oz
• Almond Beverage, Original, 64 fl oz
• Almond Beverage, Vanilla Unsweetened, 64 fl oz

• Creamer Non-dairy, French Vanilla, 32 fl oz
• Creamer Non-dairy, Hazelnut, 32 fl oz

Candy

• Dark Chocolate Almond Toffee
• Dark Chocolate Caramels
• Dark Chocolate Covered Mints
• Dark Chocolate Nutty Bits
• Dark Chocolate Tahitian Vanilla Caramel

• Fruit Jellies
• Organic Pops
• Organic Vermints Gingermints
• Organic Vermints Peppermints

Cereal

• Gluten Free Granola, Cranberry & Maple
• Gluten Free Granola, Fruit & Nut

• Gluten Free Rolled Oats

Cookies

• • Brown Rice Marshmallow Treats, Organic
  • Gluten Free Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Gluten Free Ginger Snaps
  • Gluten Free Joe-Joe’s
  • Snickerdoodle Soft Baked Cookies
  • Vanilla Meringues

Aldi's Foods

Have you heard of ALDI'S FOODS?.
This is a pretty amazing store which carries a pretty large variety of food. This store also happens to include A PRETTY GOOD SELECTION OF GLUTEN FREE FOOD.

Aldi's is known for labeling majority of all of their products "Naturally gluten free", so there is no confusion.
This to me is a huge relief when shopping. What is more stressful then walking through a store and having to stop to search on your phone to see if that product is gluten free for sure. Aldi's makes it easy for you.

Their gluten free pancake mix is super amazing and pretty good on price. You get several portions in just one box.

Check out their website below and find a store near you!

Aldi's Food

Gluten Free Mall

This is a wonderful Gluten Free online super store. 

In this store you are able to buy all sorts of gluten free food in bulk. 

It's so nice to see that we have options even on the internet. 

The possibilities are becoming endless!! 

The Gluten Free Mall Website

Gluten Free Giveaway

If you are like me, you can't stand how expensive gluten free food can be. 
Well, how would you like to win some gluten free food for yourself? 

Gluten Free Frenzy Giveaway Page

I have personally won 2 times already since I started going to this website. 
The first time I won, I won a shirt & Gluten Free food from "Feel Good Foods". 
The second time I won, I won a Pizza peeler, Pizza dough mix & a pizza stone from 
"Two Foodies".  <Keep an eye open for my review on their pizza dough. 

 It is truly an amazing giveaway page and my ultimate favorite. 
I understand why they say it's the #1 gluten free giveaway page because it is that awesome. 
So, what do you have to loose? Go check it out & possibly win some gluten free goodies.

HAVE FUN! 

The Tootsie Roll Company

Hey, did you guys know that the Tootsie roll company makes a lot of candy NUT FREE & GLUTEN FREE?. 

That is right, They are proud to announce that most of their candies are indeed safe for those of us who have food allergies. I just recently found out that I am possibly allergic to peanuts & dairy, so I am thrilled to know that I can safely eat a candy or two without the worry of getting sick. 

Keep in mind that not all of their candy is gluten free/nut free, so make sure and contact the company or look on their website for more details, but they usually mark on their website what is safe and what isn't. 

Once you click on the candy you are interested in, Look for their little images that say if it is peanut free, wheat free etc. 

These signs will let you know if the candy is indeed gluten free & nut free. 

Take this website as an example: http://shop.tootsie.com/Frooties/c/TootsieRoll@Frooties

This is my favorite candy and they are also gluten free and nut free. 

Isn't it nice that a company doesn't have to use fillers in their candy?

 A BIG THANK YOU GOES OUT TO THE TOOTSIE ROLL COMPANY FOR MAKING GLUTEN FREE/PEANUT FREE CANDY!!

Let's all support this wonderful company!!!

Twin Cities Celiac Walk

This event is not something you want to miss! 
MAY 14TH 2013  at  Holy Family Catholic High School,
They will be having an EXPO and an opportunity for people to walk for Celiacs Disease and donate to the research and awareness of this cause. 

At the expo there will be lots of free food samples, so you can try before you buy. They will have gluten free cheese curds available there and once again there will be an opportunity to walk for Celiacs Disease research and awareness and to raise money for this cause. 

For more information click on the link below. 
Making Tracks For Celiacs 

This event will be held at the following address: 
Holy Family Catholic High School
8101 Kochia Lane
Victoria, Mn  55386 

The Food Network.com

Food Networks Gluten Free Recipes

That's right, Food Network has Gluten Free Recipes, in fact they have 420 to be exact. 

Check them out and let me know what you think. 

Frito-Lay's Website

Click on this to view Frito-Lay's Gluten Free Products

I am thrilled to tell you that Frito Lay's website has a page dedicated to us Gluten Free people.

You can either click on the link above or go to www. fritolay.com and click on the "For Special Diets" button up on top of their page. Once on their page just click on the Gluten free product selection and it will bring you to a page on their website where they have listed what products they make that is Gluten free. 

It's nice to know that our options aren't as limited as one might think when it comes to junk food. 

We can eat as much Corn Tortilla chips as we want because Corn is naturally gluten free and Frito Lays make a lot of Corn based chips and snacks. 

I hope you find this website as helpful and encouraging as I did. 

What do you think of their page, comment below and let me know, I'd love to hear from you. 

2012 Gluten Free Candy List

For all of you out there who want to eat candy on Holloween but don't know which candy is gluten free and which candy is not, look no further.

I don't personally celebrate Holloween but I do celebrate (chocolate) and how we as Celiac's, can have chocolate because it's naturally gluten free.

However, candy bars like: TWIX are off limits for us Gluten insensitive or Celiacs, because they contain Wheat.

Click on the link below and educate yourself & get prepared for the festivities.

2012 Gluten Free Candy List