FabSwingers.com forum: Anyone gluten free?

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Hi all. My 15 year old daughter is now on a gluten free diet (mostly), due to having stomach problems and likely coeliac. We are waiting for her blood test results. Already she is feeling better as a result of drastically reducing the gluten intake.

It’s probably just that she’s not used to it, but certain products don’t taste good to her, and have funny textures. Pasta and bread, I am looking at you!

They’re expensive too

So what I’m wondering is, what gf products would you recommend? I’m particularly interested in products that aren’t specifically marketed as gf as such.

So for example, Oreos are dairy free. But you wouldn’t necessarily know that

I need all the gf equivalents

Thanks sexy ones,

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By *rAitchMan
over a year ago

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Chips.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Chips."

Misterrrr!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Chips.

Misterrrr! "

She’s actually a pretty healthy eater. More so than the rest of us. Sushi is her literal passion.

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

One benefit of being coeliac I find is that it makes me easily avoid junk food.

There are plenty of brands out there making GF food but it is more expensive. For those of us that are coeliac it's a tax on our food.

So avoid the junk food and eat naturally. But if 'junk' feels necessary Schar make the best stuff

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"One benefit of being coeliac I find is that it makes me easily avoid junk food."

True.

I replaced a lot of the crap I had with oats, quinoa, and baked potatoes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"One benefit of being coeliac I find is that it makes me easily avoid junk food.

True.

I replaced a lot of the crap I had with oats, quinoa, and baked potatoes"

Oats have gluten tho ?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Thanks guys. Coincidentally, I bought Schar bread for her today. It looks good, and nice and soft (I squidged it through the packaging).

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

"Oats have gluten tho ? "

They don't, but their processing method often taints them with gluten.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"One benefit of being coeliac I find is that it makes me easily avoid junk food.

True.

I replaced a lot of the crap I had with oats, quinoa, and baked potatoes

Oats have gluten tho ? "

I’ve bought her GF oats for making porridge and flapjacks.

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

"Thanks guys. Coincidentally, I bought Schar bread for her today. It looks good, and nice and soft (I squidged it through the packaging)."

Their rolls are on offer at Asda at the moment

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By *avie65Man
over a year ago

In the west.

Dieu, my daughter isn't coeliac but she swears by a vegan diet.

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

"I’ve bought her GF oats for making porridge and flapjacks. "

Experiment with normal things that do not contain gluten naturally. It is much cheaper if she can tolerate things like that.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Dieu, my daughter isn't coeliac but she swears by a vegan diet. "

She would easily go that way too.

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

"Dieu, my daughter isn't coeliac but she swears by a vegan diet. "

I get this in restaurants all the time, do you have gluten free, no but we have vegan.

They are not the same.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I’ve bought her GF oats for making porridge and flapjacks.

Experiment with normal things that do not contain gluten naturally. It is much cheaper if she can tolerate things like that."

Thanks. I’m still a bit clueless and need to up my research.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

Trick with the GF pasta is to add it to already-boiling water. Don't heat up the water with the GF pasta sitting in it. Also it needs less time to cook than regular pasta. You could try subbing pasta for rice, or rice noodles instead of spaghetti etc?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Trick with the GF pasta is to add it to already-boiling water. Don't heat up the water with the GF pasta sitting in it. Also it needs less time to cook than regular pasta. You could try subbing pasta for rice, or rice noodles instead of spaghetti etc? "

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

"Thanks. I’m still a bit clueless and need to up my research."

You'll only be able to work this out over time as she adjusts her diet.

The other thing to remember is that, although things have changed for the good over the last few years, not all food establishments understand the disease.

I've been told I can't have something because it has egg in it

And been poisoned by places that pretend their stuff is gluten free. I'm allergic to wheat as well

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Oats have gluten tho ?

They don't, but their processing method often taints them with gluten."

Thanks for clarifying; from Coeliac UK

"The issue is that sometimes oats are produced in the same place as wheat, barley and rye, and then become contaminated with these other grains."

I have a different condition which means I generally have to avoid gluten foods but am actually intolerant to something else.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Hi all. My 15 year old daughter is now on a gluten free diet (mostly), due to having stomach problems and likely coeliac. We are waiting for her blood test results. Already she is feeling better as a result of drastically reducing the gluten intake.

It’s probably just that she’s not used to it, but certain products don’t taste good to her, and have funny textures. Pasta and bread, I am looking at you!

They’re expensive too

So what I’m wondering is, what gf products would you recommend? I’m particularly interested in products that aren’t specifically marketed as gf as such.

So for example, Oreos are dairy free. But you wouldn’t necessarily know that

I need all the gf equivalents

Thanks sexy ones,

I have family who are coeliac, I tested positive when I was younger but retested at 16. Sainsbury's have a great range of GF, the Yorkshire puddings are great. The bread has improved greatly, believe me it was awful when I was younger. Baking cakes with GF flour, you will find has no difference. I am glad that your daughter has found out now as coeliac disease can do so much damage to a woman. My health problems are very much attributed to my mother being undiagnosed. Plus your daughter got to enjoy her friends parties. Try being 7 on a GF diet at a kids party. Good luck.

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

Always check the ingredients though, gluten can sneak in in some brands.

If I ever have GF pasta I put it in a rice cooker, poor boiling water over it, seal it and leave it for 5-8 minutes only.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Thanks. I’m still a bit clueless and need to up my research.

You'll only be able to work this out over time as she adjusts her diet.

The other thing to remember is that, although things have changed for the good over the last few years, not all food establishments understand the disease.

I've been told I can't have something because it has egg in it

And been poisoned by places that pretend their stuff is gluten free. I'm allergic to wheat as well

Its frustrating isn't it (as well as life threatening for you!)

I get the opposite when asking for vegan in restaurants .. They seem to confuse the two and think they are interchangeable

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Oats have gluten tho ?

They don't, but their processing method often taints them with gluten.

Thanks for clarifying; from Coeliac UK

The issue is that sometimes oats are produced in the same place as wheat, barley and rye, and then become contaminated with these other grains.

I have a different condition which means I generally have to avoid gluten foods but am actually intolerant to something else.

Ahhhh this makes sense

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Gluten free flour is a good shout. She enjoys cooking and baking, even though the kitchen is a shit-tip afterwards.

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

"I get the opposite when asking for vegan in restaurants .. They seem to confuse the two and think they are interchangeable

Very often, have to keep your wits about you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just a gluten for punishment

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

"Gluten free flour is a good shout. She enjoys cooking and baking, even though the kitchen is a shit-tip afterwards."

It works but it still full of non nutritious white starches. I've moved onto coconut flour and almond flour.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Gluten free flour is a good shout. She enjoys cooking and baking, even though the kitchen is a shit-tip afterwards.

It works but it still full of non nutritious white starches. I've moved onto coconut flour and almond flour."

Thank you

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

Nairns gluten free things a re good too. I can tolerate their normal oatcakes though

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Just a gluten for punishment

I adore my 15 year old, but this latest thing could be added to a long list entitled ‘high maintenance things about my middle child’

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Nairns gluten free things a re good too. I can tolerate their normal oatcakes though

I noticed they did those. For double the price of normal of course

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

"Nairns gluten free things a re good too. I can tolerate their normal oatcakes though

I noticed they did those. For double the price of normal of course

Of course, which is why I tried the ordinary ones

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Nairns gluten free things a re good too. I can tolerate their normal oatcakes though

I noticed they did those. For double the price of normal of course

Of course, which is why I tried the ordinary ones

Aah, sorry, I missed that bit. Will try her on normal

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My Daughter in law is coeliac, so on a GF diet, have to be super careful

Morrisons have a good range of reasonably priced GF products but it's worth scouring the shelved. Avoid anything with barley in as well and vinegars containing malt

I always keep staples such as GF pasta and GF flour.

GF flour is a game changer as it's ideal for sauces, it reacts like more like corn flour, I use it for everything

Morrisons also do cake mixes as well as brownie mixes and pancake mix, they work really well. The brownies are gorgeous, you really can't tell it's GF

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"My Daughter in law is coeliac, so on a GF diet, have to be super careful

Morrisons have a good range of reasonably priced GF products but it's worth scouring the shelved. Avoid anything with barley in as well and vinegars containing malt

I always keep staples such as GF pasta and GF flour.

GF flour is a game changer as it's ideal for sauces, it reacts like more like corn flour, I use it for everything

Morrisons also do cake mixes as well as brownie mixes and pancake mix, they work really well. The brownies are gorgeous, you really can't tell it's GF"

Amazing, thank you Miss D

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By *avie65Man
over a year ago

In the west.

I know, she just found it was the best diet for her. She has hever felt healtheir.

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

As a long term user of GF products I would say that for bread, use Schar or Warburtons.

Genius is dry and horrible. As is Morrisons, only any good for toast.

M&S stuff is good and the Asda own brand sliced loaf is good too.

Ocado do the largest range but it's not cheap

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I did a GF experiment in my teens - things are a lot better than they used to be (yeesh) but what I found was that I did better not trying to substitute. So just going for salad rather than GF bread, sort of thing. Less processed stuff, and a lot less expensive sadness pretending to be the food you used to like.

(Incidentally, oats are considered coeliac friendly in the UK, I believe, but not Australia? I'm not 100% sure why, but during that experiment I was definitely oat free)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Try "Promise" bread. Sainsbury's has it. My personal favourite is "Deli style sourdough" bread that I find in Waitrose. "Free from" pasta and lasagna sheets (Asda range) are also nice, better than lentil or other equivalents pasta. BFree for stone baked pizza bases.

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

"Try "Promise" bread. Sainsbury's has it. My personal favourite is "Deli style sourdough" bread that I find in Waitrose. "Free from" pasta and lasagna sheets (Asda range) are also nice, better than lentil or other equivalents pasta. BFree for stone baked pizza bases."

BFree do good GF wraps too

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By *ilmissplumpyWoman
over a year ago

Wolverhampton

I have ibs and my body does not like wheat, i didn't like gluten free bread so decided to follow a ketogenic diet. Within 2 days the bloating etc in the stomach had gone.

I will at some point try making bread with almond or coconut flour etc however in 6 weeks i havent wanted any and feel so much better in myself without any of it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Haven’t read the thread, so I don’t know if anyone has suggested this, but brown rice pasta is really good. Doves make all sorts.

Also, I eat rice cakes instead of bread.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Haven’t read the thread, so I don’t know if anyone has suggested this, but brown rice pasta is really good. Doves make all sorts.

Also, I eat rice cakes instead of bread. "

I’ve never heard of brown rice pasta. Can you get it from regular supermarkets?

Thanks again everyone.

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline

"Haven’t read the thread, so I don’t know if anyone has suggested this, but brown rice pasta is really good. Doves make all sorts.

Also, I eat rice cakes instead of bread.

I’ve never heard of brown rice pasta. Can you get it from regular supermarkets?

Thanks again everyone."

Yes, I've seen that in Tesco and M and S. Come to think of it, they do a gluten free range, but it's expensive x

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

I found it easier to just stick to stuff that didn't have gluten.

I don't like alternatives of anything.

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

"Haven’t read the thread, so I don’t know if anyone has suggested this, but brown rice pasta is really good. Doves make all sorts.

Also, I eat rice cakes instead of bread.

I’ve never heard of brown rice pasta. Can you get it from regular supermarkets?

Thanks again everyone."

I like brown rice with pasta sauces. I've got used to not eating pasta and I used to love it.

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

"Haven’t read the thread, so I don’t know if anyone has suggested this, but brown rice pasta is really good. Doves make all sorts.

Also, I eat rice cakes instead of bread.

I’ve never heard of brown rice pasta. Can you get it from regular supermarkets?

Thanks again everyone.

I like brown rice with pasta sauces. I've got used to not eating pasta and I used to love it. "

Also jacket potato with bolognese, curry etc are nice.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Thanks Nanna. I suspect jacket potatoes are going to be a godsend …

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

"Thanks Nanna. I suspect jacket potatoes are going to be a godsend …"

I love them and there's lots of gluten free toppings you can have with them, plus side salad.

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By *urplechesterCouple
over a year ago

chester

We’re gluten free in our house as well as many other things!!! I think it’s pretty easy to adapt at home, but eating out is an issue! Morrison’s sell gluten-free pasta for the same price as the cheap normal pasta, their pancake/Yorkshire pud mix, gravy granules and cereal is cheaper than the norm too.

Miss pc

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Gnocchi. Whilst some contain wheat flour, not all do and are not marketed as gluten free, for example Asda gnocchi.

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