Guest guest Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 --- Alyss <alyss05@...> wrote: > Does anyone with celiac disease use kefir? I've got a friend who's > daughter is not seeming to heal even though they think they are 100% > gluten free (the daughter seems to be very thoughtful and > knowledgeable and it doesn't seem likely that she's cheating). I want > to recommend kefir as an alternative to expensive probiotics which > may or may not be gluten free but she is very worried. Hi Alyss, I'd suggest raw milk from heritage cows or from goats as a good probiotic to try first. I wouldn't try it with Holstein raw milk because of possible casein issues. Cultured dairy could have more amines that might be problem with a compromised digestive system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2009 Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 > be gluten free but she is very worried. She has heard that " all > fermented foods might be contaminated " and I want to help dispel that > myth. I know my kraut ain't contaminated unless the board I cut the > cabbage on was (which it might be in my house, but wouldn't be in her > gluten free kitchen). You are correct. If you're using fresh vegetables and making it in a gluten-free kitchen, it will be free of the allergen. BTW, cutting boards are one of the biggest offenders for cross-contamination since you can't possibly clean all the teeny cuts created by the knife. What she's probably thinking is the cultures that propagate themselves, like kefir grains and kombucha scobies. They can be contaminated from flour floating in the house, as any time you use flour it creates a fine dust that takes at least 8 hours to settle out of the air. So if you're sensitive, it's best to get them from a friend who has the same allergens as you. KerryAnn http://www.cookingtf.com/ - American and Australian TF Menu Mailers http://www.tfrecipes.com/forum/ - Traditional Foods forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2009 Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 I also wonder about wheat in the feed of the cows. . . . Desh ____________________________________________________________ Click for VA loan resources and rate quotes. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/PnY6rw2QL3f3ROPYEZDM4MEPew39xwNrLVgp\ SfjvnZgpshTk1el2e/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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