Celiac Disease/Gluten Intolerance

I have heard that Amazon.com has these products in its grocery section, which might provide a more reasonably priced alternative to the local grocery store.

Have you tried Trader Joe's? There is also a store in Rockville called My Organic Market (MOMs) A friend of mine has Celiac's and has used MOM often for shopping.

Trader Joe's is the place for you. My mother-in-law is allergic to gluten and this is where I stock up all all kinds of stuff from tortillas, bread, pancake mix, you name it. Good luck!

There is a wonderful organization in this area that has a buying group with local farmers, lots of organic, too. There is an incredible amount of info on the website and they have classes too. Contact Mrs. Credle at http://www.essentiallyorganiconline.com/

Everyone has had great responses already. And don't forget that all meats, fish/shelfish, eggs, vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, and beans are gluten free. That includes a TON of whole foods that aren't expensive (besides the meat/fish). Good luck!

Check out Trader Joe's. There are a lot of gluten free options. My son particularly likes their pancakes.

Anything marketed as a dietary alternative is going to be pricier because there is virtually no competition. My local Farm Fresh has a special diet section, but there are so many specialty diets out there and relatively few people on specialty diets.... I occassionally indulge in a special mix or pre-made cookies, but generally, I try to examine the mass market items that are naturally gluten free. For instance, Rice & Corn Chex, Tortilla Chips, corn meal ... There are a lot of options out there, you just have to be dilligent about reading labels. (Some potato chips contain wheat flour.)

As for buying those items marketed as dietary alternatives, buying in bulk on-line is usually a cost-saving option. Good luck.

K.,

There are several good websites online that offer gluten free food lists. Here is another: Bob's Red Mill products. Also, if there is a Trader Joes near you, they have a list of their products that are gluten free that you can get. Just do a google search for gluten free foods and you'll recipes, foods, etc galore. I will tell you that gluten free products are a little pricier than regular stuff. Just a thought, I have a friend that makes her flour and bread and it is pretty inexpensive. You buy whatever you want the flour to be made out of and have it ground and made into flour and then make your own bread. Yes, it's a lot of work, but well worth it if it helps your child.

Potatos are gluten free, corn is gluten free, and rice is gluten free. Therefore inexpensive foods would be mashed potatos, baked potatos, chicken and rice, some corn tortillas and if you make the meals yourself you dont have to worry about gluten in the sauces.

Anything that says flour as an ingredient has gluten in it, anyting that has barley, or rye has gluten in it. Beer has gluten in it. Rice Chex by Chex are gluten free and have a recipe for muddy buddies on the package which is a nice gluten free desert option.

Also in the asian food section there are rice noodles so you can still eat pasta you just cook rice noodles. I would cook rice noodles just for me and a box of regular noodles for the rest of my family.

Hope that helps!

I was diagnosed a severe sensitivity to gluten almost a decade ago. In the beginning, it was difficult to find ANYTHING that was gluten free. Now, gluten free has become fairly common. Also, many mainstream products are starting to be labeled as gluten free and are not more expensive for the labeling. Celiac.org, and some of the other online sites provide extensive lists for you to check and see if what you want is gluten free.

Also, if you join an on-line support group, you will receive offers, discounts and coupons. I like "Celiac Chicks". They even offer contests for gluten free goodies. If you don't want to join a group, contact manufacturers directly, they will usually send coupons for a significant value off.

By the way, my 14 year old son prefers my gluten free cooking to regular cooking in most cases. He is especially partial to g.f. brownies, chocolate cake, nut thins (Diamond brand gluten free crackers)and rice pasta.

Unfortunately, NO. There is, however, a health food store that gives a 10% discount if you ask. It's Healthway and is located in Springfield Plaza not too far from Trader Joe's. There is also one in Annandale near the Juke Box Restaurant and another in Fairfax on Lee Hwy near Hooters and 123. I have gone online to shop for food since I have had Sprue (similar to celiac) for a VERY long time. Gluten solutions also offers a 10% discount to their customers but the prices match mostly what everyone else is charging. It's because YOU HAVE to buy specific that the rates stay up and almost Never go on sale. Whole Foods and Wegmans also have gluten and wheat-free foods but they charge about the same.
Hope this helps.

I highly recommend trader joes for gluten free cake/brownie mixes and gluten free pasta. It is the cheapest for those products that I have found. It is nice to shop there b/c they will have ordinary products labeled with a "g" to indicate to those with a gluten intolerance that it is safe to eat. Unfortunatley the flour is always expensive. Bobs Red Mill is the best. I cook with a lot of rice and sometimes potatoes to replace the bread, since i have yet to find a bread recipe that tastes good.

Hi K.. Having worked with people who are gluten intolerance (and experiencing this myself), I can tell you that the gluten-free food is only one step in strengthening digestive health. You'll get more bang for your buck by choosing high-quality probiotics, and Aloe based supplements designed to nourish your digestive track, hormones and adrenal glands, which all play a part in aging well with enough energy and stamina to keep up with your 13yr old... and then some! Contact me for more information.

All the best,
Liz

I don't know where you live, but if you're in the vacinity of a Wegman's grocery store, try them. I work in the Fairfax store, and they have a great gluten free food section. Their prices are some of the best around overall.

Hi K.,
I go to trader joes and whole foods. I especially like whole foods because they have a wide variety of wheat/gluten free products and lines (like glutino, Ian's, and Van's). Also, whole foods has a coupon book (the Whole Deal) and often have great coupons for savings on a lot of these products and you can get as many books as you want.

Good luck,
Q.

Rice corn and oats do not have gluten. Learn to eat these grains instead of wheat. It will seem restricting at first but you will get used to it. AF

This isn't right these are things you needs to live trouble free. They shouldn't be able to charge so much for them.

Dear K.,
We frequent a super fun inexpensive bakery called Great harvest. To find one near you visit
www.greatharvest.com
The bakery's offer gluten free bread and other gluten free products like pizza dough etc. And you can freeze their breads easily.
Pammy

Perhaps this might help a bit.
Maybe search online for the brands you want to buy for coupons?
I know some things like oats are cut in the same processing companies as flour, so should be avoided.
Keep up with eating yogurt or drinking Kefer, for good intestine health. Activated charcoal tabs are great for cleaning up the bowels and blood stream of toxins that may build up. That's all I can offer!
Seek the Lord for healing!

Try shopping at My Organic Market or MOM's. There are several locations. They have a good selection and good prices.

K., me again. (Sorry, I accidentally terminated my 1st response half-way through. Let me try again.) I am a consultant for Homemade Gourmet, mfgr of specialty recipes and propietary seasoning & spice blends. My website is:
www.homemadegourmet.com/gourmetpenny
From my homepage, click on "product FAQ's". This will bring up a page with eight (8) specific topics, one of which is "Gluten Free Mixes", (over 40), and a page showing 7 easy-to-make, ("4-meals-in-4-minutes") gluten free menus. Call me at home for more info: 804/379-1243.

We like to buy things from Vitacost.com look up Bob Red Mill. You can also write to me if you wish as the first steps are the hardest in this new diet. L.