Food and Drink Gluten free... - Page 5

**penguinz** · 10-31-2014, 08:09 AM

One of the most annoying diet fads in history.

BucEyedPea · 10-31-2014, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Frosty

The fadists have made it difficult to eat out. There are more options but unless there is a dedicated kitchen, there is too much of a chance of cross contamination (like gluten free pizza cooked in the same ovens as regular pizza).

Traveling sucks.

Mellow Mushroom has a great gluten free pizza. Haven't tried it yet but that's what I am hearing word-of-mouth.

Frosty · 10-31-2014, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BucEyedPea

Grain was not refined and processed then. To my knowledge, it's not even the same grain. But I know that's gonna result in some contention but that is my take on it.

No, you're right. Wheat is quite different now than a few hundred years ago. There are celiacs that can tolerate some heirloom strains of wheat (like einkorn and emmer) but not modern strains.

**srvy** · 10-31-2014, 12:52 PM

If any friends came to my house and started talking gluten I would show them the door. Seriously who strikes up gluten in a casual conversation? any one who would deserves this.

Frosty · 10-31-2014, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BucEyedPea

Mellow Mushroom has a great gluten free pizza. Haven't tried it yet but that's what I am hearing word-of-mouth.

Is that a restaurant or a store brand? I haven't heard of it.

My wife makes an amazing gluten free crust so it isn't really necessary but alternatives are nice.

BucEyedPea · 10-31-2014, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Frosty

Tamari is good but expensive. We shop a lot at Asian markets and there are some tradition soy sauces that use rice instead of wheat and are pretty cheap (< $2 / liter).

It's pretty easy to eat tasty food that is gluten free. A lot of foods are naturally gluten free and we've developed our own replacements for things like bread and pizza crusts, though we don't eat those all that often anymore. We almost never buy gluten free products, which are very expensive and not that good.

The one thing that I haven't been able to find a good replacement for is a decent dinner roll.

Go homemade.

https://simplygluten-free.com/blog/2...ls-recipe.html

She sells a flour mix you can use that is gluten free plus provides a lot of good recipes. Her cherry almond muffins are awesome. Luckily, I can use Spelt flour which tastes identical to wheat but is lighter. It is used in Europe for pastries. It has gluten in it but I just can't have wheat. I buy VitaSpelt for their pastas too.

Dayze · 10-31-2014, 12:55 PM

If I couldn't eat gluten stuff I would probably lost 80lbs lol. I can't imagine those who can't eat it. Must be a royal PITA. props to you all

BucEyedPea · 10-31-2014, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Frosty

Is that a restaurant or a store brand? I haven't heard of it.

My wife makes an amazing gluten free crust so it isn't really necessary but alternatives are nice.

It's a restaurant. New around here but there are several, so I am guessing it is a chain.

I usually make my own crust but don't always have the time. I make a nice cornmeal crust and one with flax but my favorite is the corn meal. I have to also avoid yeast, especially when mixed with flour and sugar. So I use baking powder instead. It's a crispy crust but I love it now.

Stewie · 10-31-2014, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BucEyedPea

Grain was not refined and processed then. To my knowledge, it's not even the same grain. But I know that's gonna result in some contention but that is my take on it.

My point is that the "gluten" problem is a new phenomena. You can buy unrefined/processed grains today. They still have gluten... which seem to be some sort of horrible poison and everyone has an allergy to it.

This reminds me of the Big Bang Theory episode with Bernadette stating, "My company developed a new disease and then six months later we found the cure. WE MADE BILLIONS!"

BucEyedPea · 10-31-2014, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Stewie

My point is that the "gluten" problem is a new phenomena. You can buy unrefined/processed grains today. They still have gluten... which seem to be some sort of horrible poison and everyone has an allergy to it.

Yeah, I know but I suspect one reason is for reactions is the changes in the wheat including the gluten being affected as being the cause. Things have changed especially since GMO and wheat is one of the most GMO'd foods as is corn and soy. So why the new phenomena? Seems date coincident but is just a suspicion.

Frosty · 10-31-2014, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Dayze

If I couldn't eat gluten stuff I would probably lost 80lbs lol. I can't imagine those who can't eat it. Must be a royal PITA. props to you all

I've been gluten free for almost 9 years (since before the fad, yo) and it is a major PITA. However, no longer constantly feeling like I have glass in my intestines makes it worth it.

Dayze · 10-31-2014, 01:12 PM

Yeah. I could see that as a small benefit.

Beef Supreme · 10-31-2014, 01:12 PM

If gluten is wrong, I don't want to be right.

ThaVirus · 10-31-2014, 01:14 PM

I just have to be thankful that I don't have any food allergies or gastrointestinal issues.

Silock · 10-31-2014, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Just Passin' By

I can't help you with all the lost foods, but at least you can still enjoy a good soy sauce (Tamari).

San-J Tamari Gluten Free Soy Sauce

I'm sure others here have great ideas for alternatives.

I'm allergic to the soy part, not just the gluten part.

kccrow · 10-31-2014, 01:58 PM

Gluten free as a diet fad, I'm not really high on that.

However, having to live gluten free because of celiac disease is an entirely different story.

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