Guest guest Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 Here is some information from some great articles on how to get started.... Robin Hi, we are considering putting our son on a gluten free diet. Can anyone provide any tips or pointers on how to get started. Is there a ramp up or do you just go cold turkey. thanks, Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 When we switched to going gluten free we did it cold turkey. There might be a little stomach distress for all of you, but that will be minor. I don't believe in being fanatical about anything, so I will say that we "are MOSTLY" gluten free. I am a smoker and I know how incredibly hard it is to stop anything cold turkey. Start with eating normal fresh foods such as, chicken, fish, fruits and vegetables which you can but anywhere. If you and your child want to try a gluten free bread (you can usually find it in Publix in the frozen food department near the bottom shelf near the Eggos), Udi's is the best gluten free bread. Tinkyada makes really good brown rice pasta or spaghetti of all shapes. I prefer the quinoa brand of gluten free pasta also found at Publix. Truly gluten free foods are definetely more expensive but if you keep your receipts you can deduct them from your taxes, as they are a medical expense. Good luck and let us know how you are doing. I hope this helps. Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 there is a website gfcfkids.com. There's a great book by called Special Diets for Special Kids. I believe there is also a link on Autism Speaks website, but I'm not 100% sure. There is going to be a "die off" period from the elimination of wheat and dairy.. Tunies, the health food store on Coral Ridge Drive used to have a Nutritionist that was providing assistance for free. You can check and see if she's still doing this. Her name is Janet, I believe. My boys have been on the gfcf diet for 12 years now. It's much easier now then it was in 1999. YOu can get so many foods in local grocery stores now, You can email me privately, if you'd like. To: sList Sent: Tuesday, November 8, 2011 1:28:16 PMSubject: gluten free Hi, we are considering putting our son on a gluten free diet. Can anyone provide any tips or pointers on how to get started. Is there a ramp up or do you just go cold turkey. thanks, Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 Jane, I would start by figuring out a couple of your sons favorite foods for each meal and then find GFCF substitutes and try them out. Don't be discouraged if he doesn't like something right off the bat, you might need to try a few times. You might want to start with snacks they make a lot of good substitues. Aside from Whole Foods you can also go to Tunies in Coral Springs on Westview and Coral Ridge. It's smaller but better prices. You can email with specific questions as you go if you like. Regarding cold turkey - it's really up to you. What you think is best for your son or less overwhelming for you. Good luck! Hi, we are considering putting our son on a gluten free diet. Can anyone provide any tips or pointers on how to get started. Is there a ramp up or do you just go cold turkey. thanks, Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 We went cold turkey, but there is a gradual way as well. Go to TACA (Talk About Curing Autism) website and they have a link to the slow process. Good luck to you and just try not to get overwhelmed by it. We have been GFCF for three years now and it has made a big difference with our child but it is important to note that it was not an instant fix. You will need to follow the diet strictly, this is an all or nothing thing, and you need to stick to it for at least 6 months so you can see the full benefit. many parents go GFCF for a few weeks or a couple of months and then say it isn't working and stop. The healing of the gut is a slow process and you need to give it at least 6 months before you make an opinion. Ask us all the questions you need to. This list is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to dietary issues. gluten free Hi, we are considering putting our son on a gluten free diet. Can anyone provide any tips or pointers on how to get started. Is there a ramp up or do you just go cold turkey. thanks, Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Thanks to all of you for your great advice on the Gluten Free diet. I really appreciate your help. Jane Re: gluten free Jane, I would start by figuring out a couple of your sons favorite foods for each meal and then find GFCF substitutes and try them out. Don't be discouraged if he doesn't like something right off the bat, you might need to try a few times. You might want to start with snacks they make a lot of good substitues. Aside from Whole Foods you can also go to Tunies in Coral Springs on Westview and Coral Ridge. It's smaller but better prices. You can email with specific questions as you go if you like. Regarding cold turkey - it's really up to you. What you think is best for your son or less overwhelming for you. Good luck! Hi, we are considering putting our son on a gluten free diet. Can anyone provide any tips or pointers on how to get started. Is there a ramp up or do you just go cold turkey. thanks, Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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