but I do catch up on reading every so often, just don't have much time to post and respond.
Kindergarten is going well. I have 15 darlings that make me laugh all the time.
My oldest turned 13 last week - I have a teenager and I think we're in for a rollercoaster ride.
I'm still trying to control MC symptoms dietarily. I'm better going gf and df but I wish there were more progress than there has been. At times I don't have patiences and want a piece of pizza, but I don't. Raw fruits still are trouble and some veggies. When I'm in a mood, I get some french fries.
Anyway, I think of you all and hope you're doing well. We're having a fantastic late summer in the Pacific Northwest!
Blessings,
~Becky
I've been busy, busy, busy..
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Hi Becky,
It's good to hear that the PNW weather is so nice, and things are going well at work. It's a heck of a note that your symptoms are slow to resolve, though, especially with the extra challenges that a new teenager may bring.
As you probably know, after gluten and dairy, soy is the next most common food intolerance. As the GF diet begins to work, and the production of gluten and dairy antibodies begins to diminish, the body seems to take notice of any other intolerances that may be in the diet, and boosts the production of antibodies for them. I wonder if soy could be a trigger for you?
Also, are you aware that many/most commercial fries are considered a gluten risk? Many of them are either coated with, or soaked in a product that contains gluten, and most are fried in the same deep fryers used to cook onion rings, and various other foods that are coated with a batter that contains gluten, thus causing cross-contamination. The only truly safe French fries are those prepared at home, and if you buy commercial fries, instead of making your own, you have to read the label very carefully, to insure that they are safe.
The following link contains a few posts from a celiac discussion board, where they discuss this topic. Notice the last post, which mentions a trial with McDonald's fries. McDonald's once claimed that their fries were gluten free, but then finally admitted that they may not be. I think that the bottom line is that they contain enough gluten to cause some people to react, if they eat enough of them, while less sensitive individuals may be able to eat them occasionally, and not have symptoms. Personally, I wouldn't try them unless I were starving to death. The last time I tried them, (about 5 years ago), I got sick, and I didn't even eat the entire serving.
http://www.glutenfreeforum.com/lofivers ... 26514.html
Tex
It's good to hear that the PNW weather is so nice, and things are going well at work. It's a heck of a note that your symptoms are slow to resolve, though, especially with the extra challenges that a new teenager may bring.
As you probably know, after gluten and dairy, soy is the next most common food intolerance. As the GF diet begins to work, and the production of gluten and dairy antibodies begins to diminish, the body seems to take notice of any other intolerances that may be in the diet, and boosts the production of antibodies for them. I wonder if soy could be a trigger for you?
Also, are you aware that many/most commercial fries are considered a gluten risk? Many of them are either coated with, or soaked in a product that contains gluten, and most are fried in the same deep fryers used to cook onion rings, and various other foods that are coated with a batter that contains gluten, thus causing cross-contamination. The only truly safe French fries are those prepared at home, and if you buy commercial fries, instead of making your own, you have to read the label very carefully, to insure that they are safe.
The following link contains a few posts from a celiac discussion board, where they discuss this topic. Notice the last post, which mentions a trial with McDonald's fries. McDonald's once claimed that their fries were gluten free, but then finally admitted that they may not be. I think that the bottom line is that they contain enough gluten to cause some people to react, if they eat enough of them, while less sensitive individuals may be able to eat them occasionally, and not have symptoms. Personally, I wouldn't try them unless I were starving to death. The last time I tried them, (about 5 years ago), I got sick, and I didn't even eat the entire serving.
http://www.glutenfreeforum.com/lofivers ... 26514.html
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
Thanks Tex - I don't eat them often and read the labels. Costco has some red potatoe oven fries that say gf and I haven't reacted with them. But thanks for the added warning, I'll make sure to be careful.
I think you're right about soy. I've switched to rice milk already but haven't gotten crazy with labels yet.
As always, I appreciate your words of wisdom!!
I think you're right about soy. I've switched to rice milk already but haven't gotten crazy with labels yet.
As always, I appreciate your words of wisdom!!
Becky
Becky,
If you're cooking them at home, you should be safe, because that cuts out all the unknowns.
Joan,
Soy is kind of a tough one to avoid, but the worst by far is corn - it's in virtually all processed foods. It'll get easier as it goes, though.
Tex
If you're cooking them at home, you should be safe, because that cuts out all the unknowns.
Joan,
Soy is kind of a tough one to avoid, but the worst by far is corn - it's in virtually all processed foods. It'll get easier as it goes, though.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
I'm just waiting for that..........NOT.
Hi Becky!! So good to see you again!!! I used to teach kindergarten in another time and another life!! 
a class of 15 sounds wonderful!!! glad you are hanging in there!!! me 2!
a class of 15 sounds wonderful!!! glad you are hanging in there!!! me 2!"It is very difficult to get a man to understand something, when his salary depends upon his not understanding it. "
Upton Sinclair
Upton Sinclair
Hi Becky!
Glad to hear your school year is going well!
I haven't been posting much...I am still getting into my new routine and longer commute....I am teaching MS Art and have 25 kiddos in a class....I am used to teaching much smaller groups, so have had to dust off my classroom management skills, haha. I love the great NW Fall weather, but my classroom is an oven and I can hardly wait for a little rain and cooler temps..
Take care.....JJ
Glad to hear your school year is going well!
I haven't been posting much...I am still getting into my new routine and longer commute....I am teaching MS Art and have 25 kiddos in a class....I am used to teaching much smaller groups, so have had to dust off my classroom management skills, haha. I love the great NW Fall weather, but my classroom is an oven and I can hardly wait for a little rain and cooler temps..
Take care.....JJ