http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ Gluten Free Forums for Elana's Pantry en Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:39:38 +0000 http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/magic-cookie-bars#post-3282 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:35:45 +0000 Meems 3282@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Excellent Tressa, I will try your recipe! I have been missing magic bars! </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/magic-cookie-bars#post-3281 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:32:44 +0000 Meems 3281@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Excellent Tressa, I will try your recipe! I have been missing magic bars! </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/celiac-with-kids#post-3275 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:24:31 +0000 Tgowland 3275@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Experts say some celiacs won't show symptoms their entire lives but will still get the villi and other damage - I would say to stay on the safe side and have them avoid it...esp if they are likely to have sensitivities to it. Our son is not celiac but generally does better without it and I do all I can to avoid it all costs. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/reaction-to-almond-flour#post-3274 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:20:08 +0000 Tgowland 3274@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Have you tried sprouting the almonds a la WALF and Nourishing Traditions? This will help them become more digestable... </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/magic-cookie-bars#post-3264 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:12:23 +0000 Tressa B 3264@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Okay, I made these but with modifications:</p> <p>For the crust, I used almond flour, coconut palm sugar, butter, and an egg. I just mixed it all up until I felt like it had the right consistency and pressed into the bottom of the pan. Then I heated a cup of coconut milk, 1/2 cup honey, and one egg on the stove and whisked it until it started to thicken like condensed milk. Then I poured it over the crust and added the toppings and pressed them down with a fork and baked it. I had to bake it for about 45 minutes. It tastes JUST like the magic bars I ate growing up!!! Try it! </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/reaction-to-almond-flour#post-3261 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:31:15 +0000 Stace03 3261@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Eating almond flour is like eating nuts. Nuts can bind you up if you have too much. One way to help is to drink tons of water to keep your system moving. This has helped me anyway. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/reaction-to-almond-flour#post-3260 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:08:16 +0000 Tracy LaForest 3260@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I have been looking for information on Almond Flour, I used it and was extremely sick afterward, like wishing I were never born kind of ill. I have removed all grains from my diet but miss eating "normal" foods. Is there something to use for baking that is easier on the body than this stuff? </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/just-diagnosed-and-confused#post-3254 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:20:24 +0000 Tgludau 3254@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I was just diagnosed with Celiac Disease 2 weeks ago. I am a Pastry Chef and understand a lot about Baking and Cooking.<br /> How come I do not see Xantham Gum in your baking recipes? Personally, I am not a fan of it but do I need it? </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/magic-cookie-bars#post-3252 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:18:07 +0000 Tressa B 3252@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>You could try this:</p> <p>Ingredients<br /> 2 cups almond flour<br /> 2 eggs<br /> 1 cup coconut milk<br /> 1/4 cup coconut oil<br /> 1/3 cup honey<br /> 1 tablespoon vanilla extract<br /> 1 tablespoon coconut flour<br /> 2 cups dark chocolate morsels (do they make any dairy free?)<br /> 1 1/3 cups flaked unsweetened coconut<br /> 1 cup chopped nuts</p> <p>Directions<br /> 1.Heat oven to 350 degrees F (325 degrees for glass dish). Coat 13x9-inch baking pan with oil.<br /> 2.Press almond flour into bottom of pan.<br /> 3. Whisk together eggs, coconut milk, coconut oil, honey, vanilla, and coconut flour. Pour evenly over almond flour. Layer evenly with chocolate chips, coconut and nuts. Press down firmly with a fork.<br /> 3.Bake 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool. Cut into bars or diamonds. Store covered at room temperature.</p> <p>I just made this up modifying some of Elana's recipes. I haven't tried it yet. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/gourmet-gluten-free-cookies#post-3246 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:29:42 +0000 JohnnyUnderscore 3246@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I just attended the NASFT Fancy Food Show in San Francisco. WOW Baking Company was there, serving the most delicious cookies I have ever tried. I just saw that they are trying to get into stores like Safeway by introducing new bags that keep the cookies fresh on grocers' shelves for 9 months WITHOUT the use of preservatives. Check it out: <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/wheat-gluten-free-cookies/-gourmet-cookies-/prweb9127934.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.prweb.com/releases/wheat-gluten-free-cookies/-gourmet-cookies-/prweb9127934.htm</a> </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/alternative-to-almond-flour-for-allergies#post-3242 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:40:03 +0000 hcaruso 3242@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Question for you! I love the paleo recipes you have. However, I have an allergy to almonds. I would love to try it, but don't want the side effects. Is there any substitute flours that may work? Thank you ver much! </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/paleo-without-eggs#post-3241 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:34:44 +0000 charmed 3241@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Try scrambled tofu, but check that the tofu is gluten free! </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/paleo-without-eggs#post-3236 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:14:19 +0000 jessica 3236@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>try this link: <a href="http://paleohacks.com/questions/21635/can-a-family-with-egg-peanut-tree-nut-and-fish-allergies-live-a-paleo-lifestyle/22207#22207" rel="nofollow">http://paleohacks.com/questions/21635/can-a-family-with-egg-peanut-tree-nut-and-fish-allergies-live-a-paleo-lifestyle/22207#22207</a> </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/paleo-without-eggs#post-3233 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:16:21 +0000 shannahv 3233@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Our 6 year old daughter has celiac disease and has been gluten free for ~3 years with significant improvements in health, thank goodness. However, after removing gluten she still seemed to be sensitive to foods she was eating. We did the ELIZA blood test and eggs and garlic were the two offending foods, both of which she ate a lot of. We removed those ~2 years ago and her chronic congestion improved significantly. Unfortunately, while overall her health as improved amazingly, she is still prone to congestion after eating some foods (can't isolate which ones) and she often has loose stools. </p> <p>So we're gearing up to try the SCD or Paleo diet with her for the month of February, as we have a strong gut feeling that she just doesn't tolerate grains well. I eat Paleo and think it's an amazingly simple and sustainable way to eat. BUT, I am having a really tough time imaging pulling it off with our daughter without giving her eggs! Eggs are a staple when you're eating Paleo (or SCD). </p> <p>I'm reaching out to this forum for advice, ideas, suggestions, creative recipes that might help make this feel feasible.</p> <p>Thanks so much! </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/celiac-with-kids#post-3232 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:56:02 +0000 thehutchins 3232@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hello,<br /> My husband has Celiac disease, and so far two of our seven children show definite symptoms of Celiac. </p> <p>My question is, do you allow your children that do not show signs/symptoms of Celiac to eat gluten outside the home? We are strictly gluten free inside the home, but I do allow some of my kids to have the occasional pizza at school, or cake at parties.</p> <p>I've been told two conflicting opinions on this topic... my doctors have told me not to worry about being too strict on diet for the kids not presently showing signs of Celiac; that I might in fact cause an intolerance to wheat unnecessarily. On the other hand, I've had a friend with Celiac disease, who has done much research, that all of my kids are "ticking time bombs" and need to be entirely gluten free their entire life; sypmtoms or not.</p> <p>Does anyone have any advice? </p> <p>Thanks so much,<br /> Lori </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/gluten-free-sports-drink#post-3204 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:25:09 +0000 charmed 3204@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I found a sports drink that is gluten free, lactose free, and has no synthetic sugars or colors. Yay! Try Collagen Sport if you are looking for a clean sports drink. I put in frozen fruit too and blend. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/buckwheat#post-3200 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:01:26 +0000 striver 3200@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I use the following recipe for buckwheat pancakes and they turn out pretty good.</p> <p>1/4 C. Buckwheat flour<br /> 1/4 C. Millet flour<br /> 1 Tbsp. Arrowroot powder<br /> 1/2 Tbsp. Hain Featherweight baking powder<br /> Dash of salt<br /> 1/2 C. Water (or nut milk)<br /> 1 Tbsp. Agave nectar<br /> 1 Tbsp. Oil<br /> Oil for pan/griddle </p> <p>Combine all the dry and mix thoroughly. Combine the wet and mix thoroughly. Add the wet to the dry and yep, mix thoroughly. Heat pan/griddle on medium and spoon on mixture. Cook 2 1/2 - 3 minutes then flip. Cook for another 2 minutes. Enjoy. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/magic-cookie-bars#post-3189 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 20:01:02 +0000 alienkitties 3189@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Oh YES, PLEASE try to figure out a GF version of this. It is my favorite all-time cookie bar recipe... I would be ever so grateful. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/gluten-free-and-paleo-diet#post-3180 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:26:34 +0000 swimmingsailor 3180@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Read the Wheat Belly by Dr. William Davis. Mark Sisson and Robb Wolff are also very informed on Paleo. The Paleo Comfort Foods is a great starter cook book. I have lost 20 pounds in 3 months, full of energy, and love how I look and feel Now off Lipitor. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/waffles-recipe-glycemic-index#post-3171 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 15:57:19 +0000 Karin 3171@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Waffles- We have been utilizing your recipes for a year now. I was reading the other day about waffles. They aren't in you book. Also there was a comment about a waffle iron you really like. I hope I didn't get something confused.<br /> Your puppy is really adorable.<br /> Plus- do you know where to look up the glycemic index formula for diabetics? </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/lemon-cranberry-muffins#post-3162 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:46:46 +0000 bamberblue 3162@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I've tried making this receipe several times. I do it as the recipe calls for, except that I put in a little less grapeseed oil, use honey instead of agave nectar, and add cinnamon and nutmeg instead of lemon zest. (A bakery around the corner of my house has GF almond flour cranberry muffins with cinnamon and nutmeg and they are absolutely delicious).</p> <p>The inside of the muffin is somewhat moist, but the outside always comes out very dry and hard. The flavor of the muffin does not compare either. A few times I've even added a bit of reduced fat coconut milk, but it still did not come out well. Does anyone have any suggestions? </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/how-much-almond-flour-do-you-eat#post-3150 Sat, 10 Dec 2011 20:31:53 +0000 glutenfreenut 3150@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I find when I eat any baked goods daily, my digestion becomes sluggish. So I only eat baking about once a week. It took a few months to adjust to this type of eating and to feel full on just meats &amp; veggies but you do adjust eventually. I've lost 20 pounds in the past 10 months since eating a gluten free Paleo diet and I eat nuts often, nearly every day. I find they are easier to digest when I soak them overnight and then dry them in the oven on the lowest setting. (I have very sensitive digestion)! </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/magic-cookie-bars#post-3137 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:46:43 +0000 staceyannjo 3137@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hi Elana, I would like to hear ideas to make the magic Cookie Bar recipe w/o gluten and dairy...anyone... ideas? </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/gluten-free-and-paleo-diet#post-3130 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:11:58 +0000 ChrisOH 3130@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>How does one find out more about what is allowed on the Paleo Diet? Also, I noticed some people have taken out nightshades (what are those)? What is left to eat? Is it possible to eat "softer" type foods? If no grains are allowed or beans also, it seems very limited. Isn't meat acidic forming and hard to digest? I am supposed to be eating Paleo according to the doctor but don't know where to start. There is alot of different information in books, and on the internet. I am also having to eat softer type foods due to neck pain, swallowing issues. Any help please? (If I am allowed to leave an email : <a href="mailto:jdsmihu@msn.com">jdsmihu@msn.com</a>). Thank you. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/waldorf-school-kindergarten-snacks#post-3119 Sat, 19 Nov 2011 07:21:40 +0000 kareyann 3119@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I am a Waldorf Mom as well, and find that Susan R. Johnson's information very enlightening. She is a pediatrician, naturopath, and a Waldorf teacher. I have seen her lecture at our school, and she is truly a magnificent woman.</p> <p><a href="http://www.youandyourchildshealth.org/youandyourchildshealth/articles.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.youandyourchildshealth.org/youandyourchildshealth/articles.html</a> </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/how-much-almond-flour-do-you-eat#post-3102 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:26:21 +0000 creative99999 3102@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>We do not eat any grains and use only teaspoon amounts of starches. But we did try to add in almond flour. We tried the chocolate cookie recipe and we both had gastrointestinal issues. The brick feeling, and lots of gas. We both tolerate and eat almonds whole, sliced, whatever with no problem. We also drink unsweetened almond milk daily. </p> <p>Since we noticed this right after eating the cookies (and to both of us) we attributed it to the blanched almond flour from honeyville that was recommended.</p> <p>We will likely try the recipe again and switch the oil used, just to rule that out. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/dermatitis-herpetiformis#post-3036 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 10:49:55 +0000 little_ducks 3036@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Lucas pawpaw ointment is really good to soothe the sore patches I find when I get a break out, so is coconut oil. I definitely agree with avoiding gluten and changing body products. I use only products on my skin that are made with natural ingredients and I also found that soy gives me problems in body products as well as when eat it - anyone else have issues with soy as well as gluten?<br /> DH is so sore but it will go away I had it for 14 years on both hands and feet and a few months ago it disappeared and has not returned since. It gradually subsided for me and I was left with one patch on the palm of myhand for serveral months it got smaller and smaller and one day it just was gone. </p> <p>little_ducks x </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/newcomer-xmas-cake-european-shopping#post-3034 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:20:01 +0000 timmy 3034@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hi I just found this web site and logged into this forum but hope it helps you and I. Re chistmas cake, I am from the UK but live here in the USA so I was wondering what type of christmas cake you are looking to make. In the UK we make rich fruit cake and ice it but in the USA there does not seem to be any set rule on christmas cake. With the season not so far away I would love to help you out if you can tell me what kind of thing you are looking for. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/scd-plus-dairy-and-egg-free#post-3002 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 09:40:15 +0000 lrbearlvr 3002@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hi...I am on the SCD diet and trying to find some recipes for breads..cakes etc that are copliant with SCD and also do not have dairy or egg. I'd appreciate any help. Thanks and have a blessed day ! </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/coconut-flour#post-2996 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 15:05:56 +0000 Helenite 2996@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Coconut flour is my number one choice for flours. Also coconut oil is better than any other oils. For health reasons I know these things and just wanted to share that what the others have talked about and said id true of the coconut flour and coconut oil.Just food for thought! </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/healing-crisis#post-2984 Sat, 30 Jul 2011 09:25:05 +0000 vertair7 2984@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>IVE BEEN FIGHTING CANDIDA INFECTION THAT CAUSES PSORIASIS &amp; MANY OTHER DISEASES FOR YRS. IVE TRIED SEVERAL DIETS INCL. DR. DON COLBERTS. IVR FOUND ONE IM TRYING THAT I BELIEV WILL WORK IM CONVINCED FOR THESE TYPE BOWEL DISEASES @ THIS WEBSITE. GOD BLESS &amp; HOPE YOUR HEALED..<br /> <a href="http://www.mccombsplan.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.mccombsplan.com/</a> </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/freezing-almond-flour-cakes-2#post-2976 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 22:18:29 +0000 SundayCrepes 2976@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I don't know about the cakes, but I have frozen the gf bread 2.0 and the sandwich bread (from the cookbook) and both froze fine. The sandwich bread is very cake like. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/freezing-almond-flour-cakes-2#post-2974 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:16:56 +0000 steffy 2974@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hello!</p> <p>I need to make a fancy birthday cake, but due to my schedule constraints I am planning on making the cake on a Mon/Tues, freezing it, decorating on Thurs/Fri to serve on Fri/Sat. </p> <p>I know 'normal' cakes freeze without trouble... but do Almond Flour cakes freeze well??</p> <p>(I'd like to make it a chocolate cake.)</p> <p>Anyone have any experience or suggestions?? </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/what-makes-muffinscupcakes-stick-to-their-papers#post-2933 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 13:53:59 +0000 shannonb 2933@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I also use If You Care cupcake liners. They peel perfectly off of the almond flour muffins but the regular kind stuck very badly and peeled off a lot of muffin with the paper. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/xantham-gum-intolerant#post-2930 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 13:06:50 +0000 Alioxn 2930@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p><a href="http://www.tiana-coconut.com/coconut_flour_recipes.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.tiana-coconut.com/coconut_flour_recipes.htm</a></p> <p>check out this link: they list "Coconut bread" and "Biscuits"<br /> I'm not sure if the coconut bread would be a dessert or not....I'm gonna try this tonight and I will report back the reults. I made biscuits this morning with bobs red mill bisquit mix and there is something in that mix that is not working for me. They tasted great but produced uncomfortable bloating... </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/xantham-gum-intolerant#post-2929 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 12:46:09 +0000 Alioxn 2929@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hello Madeline, </p> <p>If you don't mind me asking, did you discover your allergy through the process of elimination or was an allergist able to tell you that you were allergic to xantham gum. I ask bc I suspect I am allergic to more than just gluten and this process of elimination that I am going through is tedious. Thanks and good luck with your bread recipe, I will be on the lookout. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/dermatitis-herpetiformis#post-2924 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 07:25:02 +0000 ama 2924@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I, too, have DH as well as Celiac Disease. Due to eating GF, I rarely see breakouts. However, I do see breakouts when I have been really stressed, even though I haven't consumed any gluten. Hydrocortisone is what I use, too. Best of luck to you! </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/xantham-gum-intolerant#post-2920 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:44:31 +0000 madeline 2920@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hello. First time on here. I would like to know if there is anyone else that can't have any foods with xantham gum added. Also looking for a recipe for bread with out it.<br /> Maddie </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/celiac-for-a-year-12#post-2909 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 08:09:50 +0000 inventingazigo 2909@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Have any of you celiac guys or gals developed an intolerance for peppers? Just curious. Is there be any flavour substitute for peppers ...sweet peppers mostly? Just hanging out here in Ontario,Canada. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/gluten-free-sprouted-flours-and-grains#post-2896 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 21:36:52 +0000 jules in the kitchen 2896@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>CarrieS,</p> <p>I am now in the middle of all this. I can't have flaxmeal but I can have sprouted flaxmeal. And am finding so far that if I soak and dehydrate oats - I can have them with no problems. Same with sunflower and pumpkin seeds so far and also buckwheat. I'm working on the other nuts, seeds and I just made apple muffins with soaking the quinoa flour in water with lemon juice overnight, then made the muffins in the morning and I did great - none of the reactions I used to get. Yes, I am a believer. Do some research as different items need to sprout for certain time periods and the times can differ and if they don't sprout long enough, it won't help in digestion. We just have to trial and error sometimes. I, myself, am getting ready to try a place that has sprouted flours also. It's my opinion we are on the right track! </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/new-to-gluten-free-diet-and-frustrated#post-2895 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 21:28:17 +0000 jules in the kitchen 2895@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Jakedenny</p> <p>I have experience working in an office that deals with clients that are at the end of their ropes with different medical issues and the first thing done . . . change the diet. The change starts at the core - protein and vegetables. No grains, no dairy, no carbs. Humans were not meant to eat these items - that is why we have to soak, sprout, dehydrate grains, seeds, nuts, beans - to make them digestible for our human systems and even then some of us still can't have them. You can get a food allergy test done called ALCAT and also visit the website bodyecology.com - they have a great book in how to 'start feeling better' with a cleansing diet - great information. Don't give up on finding an alternative medical professional - they are out there and there could be some other issues they could help with while you are going through the changing of your diet. Gluten is not the one and only issue that bothers out systems. We need to keep the carbs low also and stay away from dairy unless it's raw and then it should be goat dairy. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/new-to-gluten-free-diet-and-frustrated#post-2894 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:39:07 +0000 mymanzwife 2894@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>jadedenny -</p> <p>You might want to try different testing such as this one from EnteroLab. <a href="http://www.enterolab.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.enterolab.com/</a></p> <p>At least I've read that it appears to be the superior way to test (vs. blood) to give a person a definitive diagnosis of gluten intolerance. A friend of mine has used this testing for herself and family members. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/new-to-gluten-free-diet-and-frustrated#post-2893 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 18:30:38 +0000 buffalogal88 2893@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Jadedenny, </p> <p> My doctor put me on a gluten free diet about 3 months ago when he and I were talking about nutrition. He thinks that many of my health issues could be caused by gluen intolerence. He said that NY State does not do the test for that so the only way to know if that is the issue is to eliminate gluten from my diet. I have done that for 3 :moths and so far, its going ok. I am beginning to notice changes, but it takes much patence and time. If you think that is your problem, it is definitely worth trying. I am still learning every day. Many of m problems are inflammatory....psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, asthma. I also have thyroid issues. I have had this "brain fog" for years thatl I read about in a book that is getting better too. Good luck on your journey. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/gluten-free-sprouted-flours-and-grains#post-2892 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 09:24:43 +0000 CarrieS 2892@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Has anyone tried sprouted flours or grains? A company called truRoots makes sprouted whole quinoa and To Your Health Sprouted Flour Co. makes some gluten-free sprouted flours (brown rice, corn and millet). I haven't tried any of these products and interested in hearing from those who have about how they like them.</p> <p>Thanks </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/new-to-gluten-free-diet-and-frustrated#post-2891 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 04:57:34 +0000 jadedenny 2891@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I need some advice!! I have been suffering with multiple symptoms of someone who is gluten intolerant. I am fatigued, my stomach is always feeling upset, bloated, and I have been breaking out with for over 2 years on my right hand, elbows and legs with an itchy rash with fluid. I have been to multiple dermatologists and even had a blood test and biopsy done. All tests came back negative for gluten. One doctor did say that it was a form of Eczema. To my understanding the itchy rash is a form of eczema? I'm just so confused. So, it's hard for me to even do the diet because I have no closure. I've done a lot of research on my own and am sure that's what is wrong, but for some reason I needed to have confirmation from a doctor before I completely eliminated gluten from my diet. I am only 22 and live by myself. I have no idea where to start with a gluten free diet. I'm just wondering if anyone else has my symptoms, and if I'm ever going to know for sure what is wrong? </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/new-to-gluten-free-diet-and-frustrated#post-2883 Sat, 11 Jun 2011 05:30:55 +0000 jules in the kitchen 2883@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Eva - everyone is right. You have to dig your heels in, do a ton of researching as the internet is a wealth of information. 5 years ago - that now was really tough. Today - if you just take the time to google - you will find things to try. Yes, a bunch is not going to turn out and why they ever get published is beyond me - but don't give up. </p> <p>I suggest you start off with the prepackaged items at the store until you get a good feel for this healthier eating menu. Some don't work like they say, but they are getting much better and yes Pamela's brand has good 'all-purpose' mixes. Authentic is a good line and Bob's Red Mill has gotten better. I bake mostly from scratch but I browse for my clients and I am constantly seeing more and more brands of 'mixes' all ready to just add moisture and then bake or prepare. Look in the fridge section and the freezer section of the stores - tons and tons of choices. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/dark-chocolate-chips-and-almond-flour#post-2879 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 08:21:08 +0000 bouldergirl 2879@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Great Thank you! </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/what-makes-muffinscupcakes-stick-to-their-papers#post-2878 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 06:10:34 +0000 jules in the kitchen 2878@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I do not like using those silicone muffin pans - so if I'm not using the paper cups say for muffins that really don't need them, I like my non-stick pans and I still grease them well, but I also cut little circles from parchment paper and put in greased tins - this helps a lot. I just take some time and cut out dozens of these circles and keep on hand. Then when muffins are done, I use a tiny, thin spatula like tool to loosen sides carefully and muffins most often come out great. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/buckwheat#post-2877 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 03:30:45 +0000 mymanzwife 2877@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>jules -</p> <p>Thanks for the link to ployes.com. I love buckwheat, so appreciate your tips about using it, and since they posted some recipes, I plan on buying some of that lighter version! </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/what-makes-muffinscupcakes-stick-to-their-papers#post-2875 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 02:55:19 +0000 mymanzwife 2875@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>IF YOU CARE is the brand of cupcake liners I use, so I can vouch that there's never been a sticking issue with them. </p>