Wheat/Gluten/Dairy/Corn/Soy/Berry-Free - Is it Possible? How???? - Page 2

[UrbanPlanter]

Originally Posted by Missy

Do you mean that he is typically dealing with some sort of break-out and it was just significantly worse after yesterday? If he getting dairy somewhat consistently, even in small amounts, it could keep his immune system revved up and responsive. For us, any sign of eczema is an indication that an allergen is present. Yesterday's incident could have been the result of several allergens in combination.

Missy

well, I've tried total dairy elimination before, and never got such drastic results as I have in the past week or so after eliminating wheat. When I removed wheat from his diet, the eczema nearly cleared up. This morning, it flared up, and I am attributing it mainly to the wheat bc that is the one thing I have never eliminated... but what you are saying about the dairy I will definately keep in mind.

[UrbanPlanter]

Originally Posted by CraftyMommaOf2

hope this is ok to ask, but is his poo diff when he gets wheat?

not sure... but dh is usually on doodie duty

[Chanley]

Originally Posted by UrbanPlanter

not sure... but dh is usually on doodie duty

How the heck did you swing that one???

I need to come over and take notes. (tho my youngest is almost fully potty functional)

[LaLa]

Bean was on a similar diet and I found this cookbook helpful
www.thegardenofeatingdiet.com

She was reactive to many foods, but in the end, gluten (wheat) was her main contributor. That is what was making her so sick!

I think that had we removed gluten sooner, she would have never been so sick or reactive to everything else?
I'll never know for sure, but now she is only off gluten and we eat healthy, natural foods. We don't really eat dairy or soy because I dont' feel they are healthy and they bother my stomach.

The cookbook I recommend is naturally free of corn, soy, dairy, and all grains. It is wonderful for that confusion at the beginning of trying this new diet.

Chanley recommended it to me and she has been a blessing around our house!
Good luck!

[CraftyMommaOf2]

forgot to tell you my fave cookbook!

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...books&n=507846

it's the kid friendly allergy cookbook.

[UrbanPlanter]

Originally Posted by Chanley

How the heck did you swing that one???

I need to come over and take notes. (tho my youngest is almost fully potty functional)

DH and DS have the same equipment. I told DH that he has to "demonstrate" for potty learning. So, whenever DH is around, he gets to help DS in the potty (he used to be an enthusiastic diaper changer, too ).

eta: oh, and funny enough (and lucky for me) the doodie usually arrives when dh is home :LOL

[CraftyMommaOf2]

the reason i asked is because my 3 yr old never had a normal bm until an herbalist made a tincture for him to help clean him out. it also helps him to digest the wheat faster if he gets some. i was going to suggest it if he was having problems.

realized i never told you why i was asking about your poor kid's poop. :LOL

[UrbanPlanter]

well, if it's not too much TMI, I've noticed a change in my poop since going off wheat

DS did have some trouble with pooping up until he was about 15-16 months or so, but he grew out of it somehow.

[HerthElde]

Originally Posted by UrbanPlanter

well, if it's not too much TMI, I've noticed a change in my poop since going off wheat

DS did have some trouble with pooping up until he was about 15-16 months or so, but he grew out of it somehow.

I think a lot of allergies and intolerances are "inherited" from mom because if mom isn't digesting something properly, that leaky gut syndrome occurs where the whole protein (or at least the protein not completely broken down) gets into breastmilk before the baby's digestive system is ready to handle it. At least that's how I understand leaky gut, I could be wrong.
I noticed the same thing when I first went off wheat, and like I said I can now eat it soaked (fermented) or sprouted - I actually figured out that dd's "eczema" is actually a candida rash, and both of us have a systemic candida problem which goes hand in hand with difficulty digesting wheat (for us). And of course, sugar is the absolute worst (dd reacts very strongly to sugar, especially her mood). I'd take us off grains completely until we heal, but I'm pregnant right now and don't feel comfortable going no-grain while pregnant, so I try to keep it down to two servings a day. Unfortunately, I've had a hard time being consistent enough with our diets to allow us to heal. Did you read the healing the gut thread? You may find it interesting if you're at a point where you're ready to tackle this, or even just to get a few ideas for the future.

[UrbanPlanter]

I want to go check out the HTG thread - when I have a bit more time to "digest" it - it looks like there is a lot of info there.

This is a very interesting journey.

[megincl]

also have a gluten free boy here. i strongly recommend quinoa pasta. ds loves pasta and we didn't know what we would do when we went gf. quinoa works great. he also does spelt pasta. although it's a form of wheat, it's supposed to have something like 90% less gluten in it. i wouldn't try it yet, though. but if/when you do try spelt, spelt bread tastes pretty much like regular.

we found gf pretzels at whole foods, and ds likes the hard rice crackers and nut crisps. also mini rice cakes.

one other thing: ds really likes to eat plain brown rice...you can buy "ready made" brown rice at trader joe's. you just microwave the bag for 60 seconds. that's pretty much a fail-safe food for ds.

good luck!
megin

[CraftyMommaOf2]

our never fail food is wheat free frozen waffles by vans.

[Chanley]

I am going to preface this by saying hte whole spelt thing drives me nuts~!

for those who are gluten sensitive, ANY GLUTEN even ONE molecule causes an immune response. A lifetime of immune responses predisposes one to cancers, diabetes, arthritis and a host of other autoimmune diseases. I would NEVER EVER feed a gluten intolerant kid spelt.

10% gluten is still wayyyy too much.

of all of the pastas we have tried, tinkyada RULZ!!!!!

[jaylow]

gluten free diets and food are available in plenty .. rimland labs is making rhm specially for autistic children who react adversely to cassein and gluten.. may be you can search the web for this.

[Missy]

There is a huge variety of gluten-free products available now--and almost all contain some form of corn.

[Panserbjorne]

Just wanted to say that I am 100% on board with Chanely. Any gluten (or dairy or other allergen) is too much. There just isn't enough info out there to really help people to understand that. It makes me very sad.

[amyandelle]

Originally Posted by Chanley

Ohh granola and oatmeal are NOT gluten free.

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.

This is very true!!!
I have not read all the posts so if I am repeating please excuse me...

My dd ate regular bread for months and she was fine. Then she had a "reaction" (diarrhea and a diaper rash) and all of a sudden she could not tolerate any Gluten anymore. I suspect Leaky Gut Syndrome but I can't say for sure because I do not have test results to prove it.

I suggest you cut out all Gluten like one on of the pp's suggested try www.enjoylifefoods.com they have awsome products!!

Here is what we eat Gluten, Dairy, Soy, and Corn free...

All meats
potaotes
all "Enjoy Life Foods" products
"Frontera" marinades
Bannanas
Pears
all veggies
Rice puffs cereal
Gluten free Rice milk
Goat milk
Goat cheese
Macaroni and Trees (I will have to get back to you on the brand)
ABC french fries (from Whole Foods)
products from www.namastefoods.com
Health Valley Canned soups (from Whole Foods)

If I think of anything else I will let you know!!
Take Care,
Amy