Re: Still Trying To Master This Diet

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I wound up sticking to basics which can do " double duty " , and

shopping became easier & cheaper. For example, I get Shelton's

ground turkey to fry for use in spaghetti, mix with Italian spices

and make into patties for breakfast sausages, or use for hamburgers

and meatballs. Quinoa noodles can be used for chicken soup,

spaghetti, or with pesto sauce. We often have leftover noodles for

breakfast with a scrambled egg on top. (Don't laugh - it tastes

great!) Bread made in miniloaf pans can be used as rolls, for

sandwiches, or split & seasoned and toasted for garlic bread. Chili

can be eaten plain, mixed with peas, carrots & corn (for some), stuck

in a tortilla or taco, or eaten on top of quinoa, groats, mashed

potatoes or rice (but no rice for us). Chicken gets fried, stewed,

cooked in honey & soy sauce or coconut milk & curry, or baked with

bbq sauce (I just use a mixture of Braggs & ketchup).

Initially, I called a few manufacturers to check on some basic foods

and stick with those labels, unless a listmates reports on something

new & yummy. (Of course, we need to check back regularly.) Celiac

groups have detailed listings about gluten.

For soy sauce, we use Braggs liquid aminos (soybeans & water).

I'm sure others will help you with all of your questions.

> My son has been on GFCF diet since Oct 2000. I am constantly

> confused when grocery shopping. It takes me on average 2 hrs to

get

> a weeks worth of food (that's with lists of suggested items and

> ingredients to avoid/accept in hand). I have all list saved on

file

> which I update and printout each trip. The problem is limited

> information on the ingredients list. Most times there are at least

> one or two ingredients on any given product that aren't on either

> list.

> Does a list exist which would have a COMPLETE list of ingredients

> which contain gluten, and one with all things casein? It is very

> difficult when you don't know what terminology these things can be

> listed under. Also, what's a good substitute for soy sauce? What

> fabric softener sheets are acceptable? Any information that can

make

> everyday life easier would be greatly appreciated. I enjoy

cooking,

> and my 8 yr old son enjoys trying new foods. I'm finding the

choices

> for him are quite limited. Help! Especially with breakfast, lunch,

> and snacks. Thanks In Advance.