Glutton for Gluten

[Arik]

To me it's like the commercials trying to convince people that we all are lactose intolerant. They try to say that we need to drink lactose free milk or almond milk. Also like the shingles vaccine. A few years ago I had never heard of shingles, I only know a couple people that have had it but now because they have a vaccine to sell everyone needs to get the vaccine.

Years ago we didn't know a lot of things. How else are you going to let people know that there is a treatment. I didn't know about gaut but apparently we have members here that have it. I have one of those things we didn't know about before and now we do. It's not life threatening. Not even painful, nor is it visible or transmitted and youd never know i have it. Doesn't atop me from doing anything but quality of life is easier with the treatment then without it

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[chaparrito]

We've done the cauliflower pizza crust a few times. Not for the gluten but to make what amounts to a carb free pie. I swore off most bread products years ago. A1C blood sugar is way down now. You grate cauliflower and mix it with shredded parmesan cheese about 50/50. Spread it out on parchment paper and bake it till it's crisp. Let it cool, then add your toppings and reheat. A lot of work but it's real tasty.

I've noticed that gluten free breads, cookies etc. are invariably higher in carbs, fat and calories than the traditional versions.

 

[Absalom]

My daughter has Celiac. She went thru hell before she was finally diagnosed with it. She will have a reaction to gluten free food cooked on a grill that was previously used to cook something with gluten in it. She has found a few restaurants that properly cook gluten free and she goes to them on a regular basis.

That's exactly the thing. I know someone with Celiac disease too. It's serious; it's a yes/no thing; people with Celiac have serious allergic reactions. That's why you can spot a phony right away: They are the ones who "cut back on gluten" the way other people cut back on salt, because they don't even understand what true gluten intolerance is about.

 

[Krell1]

To me it's like the commercials trying to convince people that we all are lactose intolerant. They try to say that we need to drink lactose free milk or almond milk. Also like the shingles vaccine. A few years ago I had never heard of shingles, I only know a couple people that have had it but now because they have a vaccine to sell everyone needs to get the vaccine.

You may never had heard of shingles but, believe me, if you ever do experience it, you'll wish you had gotten the vaccine. I've never experienced the pain I had until I got shingles. Initially I thought I was having a heart attack. The pain was intense and I had no sleep for three nights before I was able to get an epidural to relieve it. Add the annoying rash and possible lingering pain and it's even more uncomfortable.

 

[THE PILGRIM]

From what i've seen and bought at the grocery store plain
tortillas basically come in two varieties, made from flour or corn. The plain corn tortillas without added flavoring also
come in two varieties, white or yellow corn. All of the corn
tortillas and chips are labeled Gluten free. So I'm not sure
what kind of tortillas you're talking about unless it's some
kind of Gluten free flour.

Ok. Let me try this again.
Did you look at the picture that I posted?
That is the tortilla I am referring to.
The web site says out West only, you probably can't get them in Indiana.
What's in these tortillas?

Tortilla Blend (Modified Food Starch, Rice Flour, Potato Extract, Tapioca Starch, Cellulose Gum, Dextrose, Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum, Soybean Flour, Potato Starch, Whole Eggs, Salt, Egg Whites), Water, Vegetable Shortening (Interesterified and Hydrogenated Soybean Oils), Resistant Corn Starch, Pea Protein, contains 2% or less of: Sugar, Inulin, Baking Soda, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Monoglycerides, Fumaric Acid, Enzymes, and Calcium Propionate, Sorbic Acid and Citric Acid (to maintain freshness)

Did you notice there is no corn meal.
The only corn is corn starch listed far down in the ingredients.
I just looked at a Package of locally made tortillas, made by the New Mexico Tortilla Co.
Their first ingredient is Corn.

 

[chaparrito]

Lactose intolerance is an interesting thing. Biologically speaking, lactose intolerance is normal. Among mammals, man is the only creature that continues to drink milk past infancy. Mammalian biology causes lactase production, the enzyme that breaks down lactose, to decrease as a young mammal grows. Eventually after a period of time, drinking mother's milk becomes an unpleasant process due to indigestion and this aids in the weaning process.
Some geneticists believe that humans who have genetics arising out of traditional dairy cultures; think Europe and the near east, have less lactose intolerance due to evolution. Those individuals whose DNA does not spring from dairying populations are thought to be more likely to be lactose intolerant.
We produce goat milk. I no longer try to correct people who say "I can only drink goat's milk. I'm lactose intolerant." Goat's milk has as much lactose as cow's milk. Goat's milk is more easily digested than cow's milk because the milk fat molecules are smaller in size.
Self diagnosis seems real popular these days. Too bad it's often done in ignorance or through anecdotal evidence.

 

[LouisianaJoe]

My son has several food allergies. He can not eat eggs, dairy, fish and peanuts. He does eat a lot of meat and vegetables. He can not eat fried food because of the possibility of milk or eggs in the batter. He cooks most of the food that he eats to control content.

I do not have any food allergies. I have asthma and sinus allergies. My triggers are pollen, smoke, and some chemicals.

Many allergies do not show up in people for years. The buildup of triggers to a point of reaction can take years. My asthma went away in my 20's and reappeared in my late 50's.

You may find that some foods cause gusto-intestinal problems. This is a form of allergy. Avoidance can provide relief.

 

[walkin jack]

Some of you folks, maybe Ringo need to know this.
Not once but twice I have purchased Gluten free tortillas.
They are laying right next to the regular ones and are the same usual brands.
When they hit the hot grease, they just don't fry properly.
And when you try one, they just don't taste right.
So unless you need Gluten free, I advise avoid them!
They just don't taste right.
I want corn, corn, sure as your born.

A year ago I'd never even heard of gluten. Wouldn't know a gluten if if it sat on my lap and kissed me on the top of my shiny bald head. But my-daughter-the-doctor got us in a "paleo (what ever in the wide world of sports that is) diet and in that gluten is out.

I'm going to add pasta to the OP's list of gluten free losers. I been eatin' it all my life I suppose and don't know that it has hurt me one little bit. What ever gluten is it must taste pretty good 'cause stuff with out it is gross.

Sorry Doc, I'm back to not fixin' what ain't broke.....

 

[Watchdog]

To me it's like the commercials trying to convince people that we all are lactose intolerant. They try to say that we need to drink lactose free milk or almond milk. Also like the shingles vaccine. A few years ago I had never heard of shingles, I only know a couple people that have had it but now because they have a vaccine to sell everyone needs to get the vaccine.

I don't remember ever seeing any commercials that tried to "convince" me I'm lactose intolerant (I'm not, by the way). But I do drink almond milk...the stuff's delicious and it does have some health benefits.

I've never had shingles, and I don't ever want to get shingles. Which is why I had the vaccine years ago. It's recommended particularly for senior citizens, and unlike the flu or pneumonia vaccine, you only have to get the shot once in your lifetime. My doctor sent the Rx for the shingles vaccine to my pharmacy and I got the shot there. No appointment needed. I guess my insurance paid for it, cause I was never billed a penny for it. Wouldn't have cared if I did have to pay for it.

Ten minutes out of my day to avoid getting shingles for the rest of my life? I'll drink to that.

 

[SevenMilePete]

Less than ONE percent of the population suffer from a real gluten sensitivity due to celiac disease. There may be an additional one to two percent that have a more general wheat sensitivity due to other compounds in wheat. For the other 97%, there is simply no effect. That's the science. Any doctor who claims differently, I don't care how many titles he has and how many times he mentions Harvard, is selling something.

Most of the people who "feel so much better" with a gluten-free diet are just suffering from IGS (Imaginary Gluten Syndrome). Now that's not necessarily a bad thing. Most of the stuff in the American diet with lots of wheat, like donuts, muffins, pizza crust, hamburger buns etc., tends to be associated with sugar, fat, and carbs.

So if people are cutting back on the right things for the wrong reasons, let them. And it seems to be good for business. Just like with "organic", you can sell worse-tasting and worse-looking stuff for twice the price to properly motivated customers. Here's to the power of the free market!

Gluten free doesn't mean fat free, carb free, or sugar free. Check the nutrition labels. They have to make the **** taste better somehow. Just like the fat free craze, with more carbs, and calories.

 

[pittpa]

My dog Kimber will eat damn near anything. Fool dog loves lettuce, broccoli, even radishes! The only thing she EVER spit out were gluten free dog treats at the farmer's market. Laughed my tail off...

Jack Russells sure like their veggies. Even wine, too. My friend's Jack turned it's nose up at a bad glass of chardonnay before my friend got to taste it. It was a bad bottle. No, the dog did not get his own glass.