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Wheat Allergy-Help!
My poor hubby has been struggling with a cough that won't go away. He went to his primary physician and they gave him a variety of presciptions that didn't work. He went to a pulmonologist for tests, scans, and more meds that didn't work either. Finally last week, he went to an allergist and it turns out that he's allergic to everything except dogs!
One of his worst allergies is to wheat. This is a huge adjustment to his diet, as he was a big bread and pasta man. Do you have any suggestions for wheat free recipies? I had a hard time shopping for groceries today.
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Re: Wheat Allergy-Help!
Corn and rice pastas are now at least semi decent. You could try checking the food allergy board on TB, they're pretty sane.
You might also want to try just not doing pasta-- like do your sauce, your meat if you eat it, and some hefty veggies instead of spaghetti.
Allergies SUCK.
A girl on my local board was just diagnosed with a bunch of allergies, and she recommended books by Shauna Ahern, "Gluten Free Girl"...
There are also a ton of gluten free books and blogs out there.
It sounds like you're going to totally have to change everything you're doing. It's going to be really hard. I hope you figure out a way to make him feel better! Hugs and good luck!
UDI makes gluten-free bread products that are in our local Kroger. Here's a $1 coupon for you.
http://udisglutenfree.com/ppc2/search/google?gclid=CPzAjKjXvK4CFaFeTAoddxXsMA
My college-age cousin put himself on a glutenfree diet and loves this bread
Aw, poor thing! That's got to be a tough adjustment.
As far as wheat-free goes, I've got a gluten-free tag in my blog and Nicole does as well.
http://karinaskitchen.blogspot.com/2008/12/dark-chocolate-brownies.html
And these brownies are gluten-free and taste SO good. In the top 5 desserts I've ever eaten.
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I have a wheat/gluten intolerance and sensitivity, and have been living gluten free since August of last year. My recipes since then are all adapted for those who are also gluten free/wheat free.
I don't think the transition will be that hard since there are so many great gluten free substitutions and alternatives out on the market and in grocery stores.
Pastas - use pastas made out of corn, rice, quinoa, or even potato gnocchi (made with GF glour)
Breads - Udi's brand mades great hamburger and hot dog buns, bagels. For everday sandwich bread, sub rolls and dinner rolls, I prefer Schar's brand.
Waffles - Van's brand makes great frozen waffles,
Pancakes - Bisquick brand has a good pancake mix
Baking flour - Better Batter & Tom Sawyer brands both are great to use in your favorite baking recipes and are a 1:1 ratio /cup for cup substitution for regular flour
Good luck and feel free to check out my blog for gluten free meals. It's not that hard and I don't feel like I'm missing out!
Ditto all if the above! You can see my sig for his long I have been doing this, too. It sounds challenging at first, but, once you pantry is transformed, it becomes very easy after that. It's just the initial changing of what you normally buy that seems slightly...but not totally overwhelming. You all will be just fine!
. Embrace and...know this secret: you will all be eating much tastier foods in the near future 
. Few people realize how much flavor is in GF and WF foods, especially the breads/pastas.
I'm not sure whether or not this is a rip off, but I just saw this deal today for a "gluten free pack" for $45 -
http://www.thecapitoldeal.com/engine/Splash.aspx?contestid=21722
This is my H, too.
Anything "gluten free" is wheat-free by default. However, things that are wheat-free MAY NOT always be gluten free. Think oatmeal, barley, and rye. My H has no problems consuming generic rolled oats (not specifically labeled GF and therefore way pricier) or barley in stews/faux risottos.
Look out for hidden wheat--Twizzlers and soy sauce, for example, and many canned soups. Even Campbell's tomato has wheat (and HFCS) in it! Potato gnocchi, as mentioned above, will likely also contain wheat. GF/WF gnocchi is pretty difficult to master and might not hold up to gnocchi-worthy sauces.
Reading food labels is the best thing he can do for himself right now. Familiarize yourselves with "safe" foods and find alternatives for old favorites.
FWIW, our favorite pastas are Sam Mills corn (various, fun shapes) and Ancient Harvest corn/quinoa blend.
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