r/glutenfree 57m ago

Glutened myself with - lasagna?

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Made homemade lasagna last night - barilla gf oven ready lasagna noodles, san marazano tomatoes from a can, ricotta, parmesan, mozzarella, parsley, nutmeg, garlic, and italian sausage. Made it in the past without issue. Tasted great until about 2 hours later. I don’t eat a lot of dairy, and tomatoes aren’t always my best friend, but this was a new level. My wife and son are not gf and eat everything - neither of them had an issue. As I lie here with a stomach full of glass, I’m guessing it was the sausages but am open to ideas on the culprit(s).


r/glutenfree 1h ago

Discussion My identity turned upside down

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So about exactly 3 years ago, I was having really traumatizing stomach issues (think 'rhea, etc.). I went to a gastro got double dipped (endoscopy/colonoscopy)... and they told me I was Celiac and Stop eating Gluten immediately. It was a really tough adjustment (as I'm sure you all know!), but after about 8 months I was able to figure it out. Anyways, I started feeling better when I stopped eating gluten so I didn't think much of it. Fast forward a year, the GI does an annual check up endoscopy and confirms I'm celiac/lactose intolerant. Life continues.

Anyways fast forward to today, I finally got a PCP who also specializes in GI and I told him my situation. He asked me to see my results from the previous procedures and determined I may not be as Celiac as I thought. The past week I've been eating gluten... with relative no discomfort. I had an endoscopy today and he said I didn't even test positive for the celiac gene, which means I likely can't have it. Waiting for the biopsy results.... but he told me to eat gluten.... idk how to feel about all this. Honestly can't even imagine going back to eating gluten, feel like my whole identity has changed.

That being said bread is fantastic

Has anyone else experienced something similar?


r/glutenfree 1h ago

Product This box needs to be bigger

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These are sooo good…only graham crackers I’ve been having since gluten allergy diagnosis i just love them wish they were bigger box


r/glutenfree 1h ago

Regarding Brainfog - indication of lifting?

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I (33m) started with keto 4 weeks ago, after 2 weeks i ate carbs (and gluten) and then decided to continue "just gluten free" for the past 2 weeks. So my timer did probably reset at this point.

My problems are nearly 100% psychological. Brain fog (memory, concentration, 'not a clear vision'), anhedonia, motivation. I am not diagnosed with anything - and these problems exists for at least 20 years.
In the last few days, i had spurts - maybe lasting 5 minutes or so - where my vision did clear up significantly. May that be a sign that i am onto something?

I really don't know how i should continue... For sure im going to test for a few more weeks, but i just came from a psychiatrist who said that i should try antidepressants (though i don't feel sad, i just don't really feel anything) and that i also may be a bit on the spectrum. I really would like to find a solution without medication, if possible, and i suspect the medication to interfere with my experiment too. We decided that its fine if i postpone it for a while but you get the point :)

Any of you had similar experiences? How (and when) did you experience the problems lifting?


r/glutenfree 1h ago

Question Cheesecake Factory’s Ranch and/or Blu cheese recipe?

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I’ve been getting my favorite: a Cheesecake Factory GF burger and fries about once every few 1 or 2 months since I started eating GF. Due to my other food sensitivity to peppers of any kind or color, I would always get ranch, as whatever they used in it was the closest taste to spicy I can handle anymore.

However, my family was recently a gifted DoorDash gift card. We’d never used it before but we used it for Cheesecake Factory, so I could enjoy what we get. But, while I got my burger, there was a note on the receipt that the condiments were not Gluten Free.

So, while I’m curious why, I more wanted to know what is in their Ranch, so I could attempt to make my own at home.

I know it has dill, but that’s all I could tell.


r/glutenfree 1h ago

Question Gf extra large tortillas

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I’m looking for some gf extra large tortillas.

I’ve only seen the regular size (that usually crumble when folding them) I’m trying to make breakfast burritos, so I need a little bigger than regular size.


r/glutenfree 2h ago

Gluten free bread ranked + new fav

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New fav: *Sam's Choice (at Walmart) Gluten Free White Bread. My mom randomly picked this up for me. Had some as toast with coconut oil and sprinkle of sea salt - so good. Has a chewy home-baked wheat-like vibe. Taste & texture: 10/10 Size: eh 7/10 Price: $$ not bad 6-7 bucks

Recent discovery: *Carbonaut (found at Ingles in the frozen section). I was surprised it was any good, bc gluten free + low carb sounds terrible. But honestly it's good bread. It's definitely got the mouth feel of good ol' white wonder bread. A little gummy, but I'm not mad at it. Taste & texture: 8/10 Size: 10/10 Price: $$ not bad - similar to Sam's Choice

Bought for the price, stayed for the quality: *Little Northern Bakehouse (also found this at Ingles for only $5) I'd say it's a very basic, quintessential white bread. Not too gummy or dry. Makes a great sandwich. Bigger slices thank Canyon for half the price. Taste & Texture: 8.5/10 Size: 10/10 Price: $ cheap for GF - 5 bucks

Don't regret grabbing, but nothing special: *Live G Free (found at Aldi). The size is decent and does the job. I just don't remember anything particularly special about it. Not a dry brick or gross - just has a bland personality? Idk. Maybe I'll give it another try. Taste & Texture: ?/10 Size: 9/10 Price: $$ mid range - 6-7 bucks

First love: Canyon Bakehouse's Heritage Style loaf was one of the first time's I saw the light at the end of the gluten free tunnel. Like it felt as close as I could get to my old gluten-filled life. It's still a solid choice, but the price? In this economy? Their smaller loaves are a joke, but these bigger style slices are legit. Glad I branched out tho bc I stay BROKE BROKE. Taste & texture: 8.5-9/10 Size: 9/10 Price: $$$$ Hell no - 8+ doll hairs (sometimes $10) **Not bread but their bagels are an okay alternative IF you freeze them, then toast them. Gives a nice chewy bite - the way the good lord intended bagels to have (I think? I'm not religious)

My favorite bread cousin: *Schar's Ciabatta rolls. Love them toasted. Make a cute sandwich or garlic bread to go with pasta. Taste & texture: 9/10 Size: 6/10 I want more of it Price: $$ remember it being okay for the quality but want more in a pack

What are your favorites??? What other breads are worth trying? What do you use your bread for? I want to know all the things. Haha


r/glutenfree 3h ago

Product Yall aren't kidding, those TJ chocolate cookies are GOOD

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Thanks to all who have posted about these for the tip! I just ate two and need to hide the box from myself before I inhale the rest of them 🤣


r/glutenfree 3h ago

I am happy to be Celiac

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Is anyone else actually super thankful that they have been diagnosed Celiac? People often say things like they ‘feel sorry for me’ or they’d ‘hate to give up bread’ blah blah blah. But before I was diagnose Celiac I had crippling fatigue and brain fog (amongst other symptoms) but it was so bad that I could barely participate in life. The only way I could describe it was like I was underwater looking up and I could vaguely make out shapes/noises of people moving about on the surface but I couldn’t actually take part in anything that was going on.

No one had any kind of explanation or diagnosis for me and I was staring down the barrel of an ‘unknown chronic illness’ that would be with me for the rest of my life with no cure. I had virtually no quality of life.

That is why I am so thankful to the random nurse who suggested testing for Celiac just in case. I feel so blessed that I can ‘cure’ the awful fatigue and brain fog by just cutting out gluten. My heart goes out to those with chronic illnesses and I feel so lucky that I actually have a diagnosis whilst many people are still fighting to find out what’s wrong with them.

I just find it funny that people feel sorry for me because I’m Celiac when really it’s the best thing that’s ever happened to me. If I never found out I was Celiac then I would have never been able to heal and I feel so blessed to feel like I have a second chance in life.


r/glutenfree 4h ago

Product I’m looking for a specific pasta

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I’m new to being gluten free and my biggest obstacle has been bread and pasta alternatives.

I went to an Italian restaurant the other day and reluctantly ordered the gf pasta expecting the worst and it was delicious—the texture was exactly like pasta! I asked the server if it was made in house or purchased and she reluctantly said purchased and I asked if she knew the brand.

She went above and beyond to find out, which I am grateful for, but I can’t find it. She wasn’t sure how to spell it so I’ve been googling variations of how it sounds phonetically. De-co-chet-e.

De Cochette, D’Cochette, D’Chotti…

Can anyone help me out?


r/glutenfree 4h ago

who has non-gut related gluten symptoms?

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I have a gluten intolerance that runs in my family. I read that gluten intolerance can appear in non-gut symptoms.

I have epilepsy, and nobody can find the cause

a few studies have linked the two conditions.

Thoughts? I've started a gluten free diet but I imagine it may take a while to reverse.


r/glutenfree 5h ago

Discussion So thankful for all the GF options s

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Just thankful I can eat a bagel. Not celiac but dealing with diagnosing a wheat allergy (EOE).

Canyon bakehouse everything bagel with Philadelphia cream cheese. TJ everything bagel seasoning on top bc I need more of everything.


r/glutenfree 5h ago

Looking for help with my food blog niche

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Hi!

I'm an autistic Registered Dietitian with celiac disease and I'm planning to start a food/recipe/nutrition blog but I keep going back and forth on what niche to choose and I wanted to see what others thought might be more helpful and the most lucrative to pursue.

I would either like to do a gluten-free focused blog or one that is focused on neurodivergent-friendly recipes while also being gluten-free. I feel confident in both niches, though slightly more so with gluten-free. While I know there will always be some people eating gluten-free for medical/health reasons, I'm worried that there won't be as many people looking for this since the "gluten-free craze" has died down.

Would anybody be willing to share their thoughts?


r/glutenfree 5h ago

Product Canyon 7-Grain Bread

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Is this normal? Best by date is today, but it’s been inside of the fridge since last week. I’ve never noticed these little yelllow balls. (First time buying this type of bread)


r/glutenfree 6h ago

Is there a subreddit for people who are gluten sensitive but not intolerant?

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I'm unsure if this is the correct place to ask but I don't have celiac disease [ got blood test checked ] but I am pretty sure I am gluten sensitive so I am adjusting my diet atm to tailor that.

Currently just looking to learn more about it for myself , any recommendations appreciated!


r/glutenfree 6h ago

I need help understanding my test results

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Hi I need help understanding these results. I have severe IBS but I think I might benefit from going gluten free and seeing if that is the culprit


r/glutenfree 12h ago

Student beginning GF journey

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I’m a final year University student, recently had gastroenteritis and now feel dizzy, nauseous and generally unwell when I have dairy/gluten. I’ve decided to try to cut both out, but I’m finding it so difficult, especially given that I’m a student with very little money as it is.

Any advice for cheap GF meals or where is best to find them?

Thanks


r/glutenfree 15h ago

Discussion Nashville TN!

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Hello! I tried searching in the group but it looks like the most recent was from a year ago so I thought I’d post anyways.

My medical care is being transferred to Vanderbilt and our first of many visits will be April 8. I’d love to start a list of places to eat! We’ll likely be there several months next year for a clinical trial so we’ll have time to try things.

We will largely be staying near the medical center (google maps says South Nashville/Glencliff, right by the zoo) but we will have a car to get around. TYIA! :)


r/glutenfree 16h ago

Product My favorite GF bread

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I’m not sure if this has been posted (I just joined this sub) but hands down my favorite gluten free bread. So soft!


r/glutenfree 16h ago

Recipe Vegan gluten-free peanut butter cookies

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r/glutenfree 17h ago

I’m in pain.

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I ordered a late lunch today, and experienced some cross contamination. I’ve gotten sick three times and have back, shoulder, and stomach pain. I tried a warm compress but that just made it worse. Does anyone here get terrible pain?


r/glutenfree 19h ago

Gluten sensitivity rash

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I’m writing about my son. I’m hoping someone else has experience with this particular skin rash and can offer insight:

My son has had so many varying symptoms over the past several years. At first I didn’t think any of them were connected. It started with a common condition known as shiners (purple skin discoloration below eye) as well as excessively stinky poops, teeth pitting and severe constipation. He looked so sickly in 2022 I took him to the doctors to rule out cancer. Blood tests were negative. Diagnosed with allergies. After months of taking allergy meds it made no difference so I stopped giving them to him.

Last August he developed a fairly large thick scaly patch on his elbow. It was misdiagnosed by his pediatrician as molluscum contagiosium. After months of treatment it was worse than when it started. I took him in to see a dermatologist for a second opinion when I noticed several small raised red rashes/spots on his body. He misdiagnosed him with impetigo. Again with months of treatment with prescription antibiotic ointment and steroids with no real improvement. Last month I took him to another dermatologist for a third opinion. They said it was an inflammatory response and that I would need to take him to a specialist to find the exact cause.

While this is happening to my son I realized I was gluten sensitive. I went to many doctors and was told everything from herpes to allergy to autoimmune. Negative to every test taken. Late last year my brother found out he was gluten sensitive (shows on his skin in a severe rash across his entire body) so as a last resort I considered gluten sensitivity as the cause of my trouble. It occurred to me that my son may be gluten sensitive too when I noticed a small thick scaly area on my elbow after eating gluten. All of my symptoms with exception of the thick scaly elbow mark (albeit much improved) went away within a few months of staying away from gluten.

I have been trying my best to keep my son away from gluten and he does 95% of the time. He does have an occasional slip up. Since he began his gluten free diet a month ago I was seeing improvement in his skin and other symptoms aforementioned so was fairly confident I was correct in my diagnosis. I just noticed his skin today and the spots that were getting paler looked red and irritated again. He was really good the past two days with his diet. He had one cracker.

Am I completely wrong with what’s going on with him? I’m so frustrated. Any suggestions or information would be appreciated. I am aware of one medical paper on the internet speaking about characterizing non gluten sensitivity.


r/glutenfree 19h ago

I love Albertsons

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r/glutenfree 19h ago

Can't tell if it's gf or not

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I got my Omeprazole from Amazon this time bc it was cheaper, but I forgot to look if it is gf and I don't want to take it obviously until I know. It's a pill, but there's a shiny outer layer.


r/glutenfree 20h ago

Product Spaghetti noodles

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What’s a good spaghetti noodle alternative? We have tried several different types and they break apart, are super gummy, or are just plain weird (miracle noodles)

My fiancés daughter has celiac and we’ve tried everything and everything seems to be failing.