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Maybe I'll just start saying, "that's so sad," when someone explains they're fruten glee.
I think I may be more aggressive asking if it's celiac. I really don't want anyone to feel ill but I also don't want to tie myself up in knots worrying.
 
As before, it's not a healthier choice and is best left for those that are physically impacted by gluten (celiac).
 
happykeeper said:
As before, it's not a healthier choice and is best left for those that are physically impacted by gluten (celiac)..
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There's been a couple of foodie programs in the UK recently taking about this fad, basically saying that food companies are promoting gluten free products as a healthier choice at ridiculously inflated prices (one product was 75p for the standard and £4.25 for gluten free) when there's absoluteey no evidence at all that a gluten free diet is better for you unless you have celiac disease.
The other fad I've seen trashed lately is detox. One woman was paying £50 a day for this fruit drinks and a doctor said if you read the packaging the companies are very careful not to make any medical claims because there's absoluteley no medical evidence that detoxing is beneficial and in fact our bodies are naturally detoxing all the time, that the purpose of our liver and kidneys. One woman who wrote a foodie blog said that she felt a lot less bloated, I said to DH "Of course she feels less bloated, she hasn't eaten for 3 days!!"
 
Highlands John said:
happykeeper said:
As before, it's not a healthier choice and is best left for those that are physically impacted by gluten (celiac)..
Click to expand...
There's been a couple of foodie programs in the UK recently taking about this fad, basically saying that food companies are promoting gluten free products as a healthier choice at ridiculously inflated prices (one product was 75p for the standard and £4.25 for gluten free) when there's absoluteey no evidence at all that a gluten free diet is better for you unless you have celiac disease.
The other fad I've seen trashed lately is detox. One woman was paying £50 a day for this fruit drinks and a doctor said if you read the packaging the companies are very careful not to make any medical claims because there's absoluteley no medical evidence that detoxing is beneficial and in fact our bodies are naturally detoxing all the time, that the purpose of our liver and kidneys. One woman who wrote a foodie blog said that she felt a lot less bloated, I said to DH "Of course she feels less bloated, she hasn't eaten for 3 days!!"
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Someone else is watching Rip Off Britain: Food? It's not just me?
 
I'm just waiting for the Salicylate Free fad to start....
 
Jon Sable said:
I'm just waiting for the Salicylate Free fad to start.....
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I'm just waiting for the Salicylate Free fad to start....
Here's a glass of water, enjoy your stay.
tipsy once had a guest who 'couldn't' eat the skin of any fruit. She expected the blueberries to be peeled.
I'm not the person who enjoys the challenge of wowing the fussy eater.
 
Morticia said:
Jon Sable said:
I'm just waiting for the Salicylate Free fad to start.....
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I'm just waiting for the Salicylate Free fad to start....
Here's a glass of water, enjoy your stay.
tipsy once had a guest who 'couldn't' eat the skin of any fruit. She expected the blueberries to be peeled.
I'm not the person who enjoys the challenge of wowing the fussy eater.
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peeled blueberries --> Really????
I would have provided her a potato peeler and said "go at it!"
Seriously, I sometimes think the "1%" refers to that category of people who exist to torment others. The people who do not mind stealing the towels, make drugs in someone else's place, smoking heavily in a rental unit, figure out how to maximize their own value at the expect of others, banging on the doors 5 hours before checkin, etc.
Thinking again, Mort handling 30 calls for a wedding party, and then getting the whole shebang canceled.
Reminds me of a line from movie "Maid in Manhattan" when the head of the service department tells JeLo - "thought we serve them, we are not their servants!"
 
Morticia said:
Maybe I'll just start saying, "that's so sad," when someone explains they're fruten glee.
I think I may be more aggressive asking if it's celiac. I really don't want anyone to feel ill but I also don't want to tie myself up in knots worrying..
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there is also a related problem with these grains beyond gluten. But I think 1/2 of 1% have gluten problems and there are other components that seem to impact another 1/2 of 1% or so.
For all others (98% +), these grains have a ton of health benefits such as insoluble fiber, etc. Colon cancer, filling you up to prevent overeating/obesity, etc.
It would be like avoiding nuts, shrimp, fish, eggs, yogurt, or other things just because some are allergic or intolerant...
Should everyone give up dogs or cats, because it is proven that other people are allergic?
30,000+ are killed on American highways. Should we all stop driving?
 
Highlands John said:
happykeeper said:
As before, it's not a healthier choice and is best left for those that are physically impacted by gluten (celiac)..
Click to expand...
There's been a couple of foodie programs in the UK recently taking about this fad, basically saying that food companies are promoting gluten free products as a healthier choice at ridiculously inflated prices (one product was 75p for the standard and £4.25 for gluten free) when there's absoluteey no evidence at all that a gluten free diet is better for you unless you have celiac disease.
The other fad I've seen trashed lately is detox. One woman was paying £50 a day for this fruit drinks and a doctor said if you read the packaging the companies are very careful not to make any medical claims because there's absoluteley no medical evidence that detoxing is beneficial and in fact our bodies are naturally detoxing all the time, that the purpose of our liver and kidneys. One woman who wrote a foodie blog said that she felt a lot less bloated, I said to DH "Of course she feels less bloated, she hasn't eaten for 3 days!!"
.
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More over, there is some evidence that it can be worse for you. We eat a whole grain diet and when I make the gluten free recipes, I have to cringe a little at how devoid of nutrition and fiber some of them are.
 
happykeeper said:
Highlands John said:
happykeeper said:
As before, it's not a healthier choice and is best left for those that are physically impacted by gluten (celiac)..
Click to expand...
There's been a couple of foodie programs in the UK recently taking about this fad, basically saying that food companies are promoting gluten free products as a healthier choice at ridiculously inflated prices (one product was 75p for the standard and £4.25 for gluten free) when there's absoluteey no evidence at all that a gluten free diet is better for you unless you have celiac disease.
The other fad I've seen trashed lately is detox. One woman was paying £50 a day for this fruit drinks and a doctor said if you read the packaging the companies are very careful not to make any medical claims because there's absoluteley no medical evidence that detoxing is beneficial and in fact our bodies are naturally detoxing all the time, that the purpose of our liver and kidneys. One woman who wrote a foodie blog said that she felt a lot less bloated, I said to DH "Of course she feels less bloated, she hasn't eaten for 3 days!!"
.
Click to expand...
More over, there is some evidence that it can be worse for you. We eat a whole grain diet and when I make the gluten free recipes, I have to cringe a little at how devoid of nutrition and fiber some of them are.
.
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happykeeper said:
More over, there is some evidence that it can be worse for you. We eat a whole grain diet and when I make the gluten free recipes, I have to cringe a little at how devoid of nutrition and fiber some of them are.
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I love grains.
You know, eating whole foods is the best, refining it all is what will kill ya!
We can make a list of the evil foods to avoid
I used to eat avocados by the handfuls and laugh "You're all wrong...you'll see!"
I just sent this to my Mother "How can you tell you are from California? You have avocados lined up in your kitchen window sill" She said, Woe, that is so true I have three there right now! (as do I)
 
Joey Bloggs said:
happykeeper said:
Highlands John said:
happykeeper said:
As before, it's not a healthier choice and is best left for those that are physically impacted by gluten (celiac)..
Click to expand...
There's been a couple of foodie programs in the UK recently taking about this fad, basically saying that food companies are promoting gluten free products as a healthier choice at ridiculously inflated prices (one product was 75p for the standard and £4.25 for gluten free) when there's absoluteey no evidence at all that a gluten free diet is better for you unless you have celiac disease.
The other fad I've seen trashed lately is detox. One woman was paying £50 a day for this fruit drinks and a doctor said if you read the packaging the companies are very careful not to make any medical claims because there's absoluteley no medical evidence that detoxing is beneficial and in fact our bodies are naturally detoxing all the time, that the purpose of our liver and kidneys. One woman who wrote a foodie blog said that she felt a lot less bloated, I said to DH "Of course she feels less bloated, she hasn't eaten for 3 days!!"
.
Click to expand...
More over, there is some evidence that it can be worse for you. We eat a whole grain diet and when I make the gluten free recipes, I have to cringe a little at how devoid of nutrition and fiber some of them are.
.
Click to expand...
happykeeper said:
More over, there is some evidence that it can be worse for you. We eat a whole grain diet and when I make the gluten free recipes, I have to cringe a little at how devoid of nutrition and fiber some of them are.
Click to expand...
I love grains.
You know, eating whole foods is the best, refining it all is what will kill ya!
We can make a list of the evil foods to avoid
I used to eat avocados by the handfuls and laugh "You're all wrong...you'll see!"
I just sent this to my Mother "How can you tell you are from California? You have avocados lined up in your kitchen window sill" She said, Woe, that is so true I have three there right now! (as do I)
.
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Our avocado tree is hanging with tons of fruit. If it can survive the heavy winds we are having, there will be our own avocados for months... and it is gluten free!
tounge_smile.gif

 
happykeeper said:
Joey Bloggs said:
happykeeper said:
Highlands John said:
happykeeper said:
As before, it's not a healthier choice and is best left for those that are physically impacted by gluten (celiac)..
Click to expand...
There's been a couple of foodie programs in the UK recently taking about this fad, basically saying that food companies are promoting gluten free products as a healthier choice at ridiculously inflated prices (one product was 75p for the standard and £4.25 for gluten free) when there's absoluteey no evidence at all that a gluten free diet is better for you unless you have celiac disease.
The other fad I've seen trashed lately is detox. One woman was paying £50 a day for this fruit drinks and a doctor said if you read the packaging the companies are very careful not to make any medical claims because there's absoluteley no medical evidence that detoxing is beneficial and in fact our bodies are naturally detoxing all the time, that the purpose of our liver and kidneys. One woman who wrote a foodie blog said that she felt a lot less bloated, I said to DH "Of course she feels less bloated, she hasn't eaten for 3 days!!"
.
Click to expand...
More over, there is some evidence that it can be worse for you. We eat a whole grain diet and when I make the gluten free recipes, I have to cringe a little at how devoid of nutrition and fiber some of them are.
.
Click to expand...
happykeeper said:
More over, there is some evidence that it can be worse for you. We eat a whole grain diet and when I make the gluten free recipes, I have to cringe a little at how devoid of nutrition and fiber some of them are.
Click to expand...
I love grains.
You know, eating whole foods is the best, refining it all is what will kill ya!
We can make a list of the evil foods to avoid
I used to eat avocados by the handfuls and laugh "You're all wrong...you'll see!"
I just sent this to my Mother "How can you tell you are from California? You have avocados lined up in your kitchen window sill" She said, Woe, that is so true I have three there right now! (as do I)
.
Click to expand...
Our avocado tree is hanging with tons of fruit. If it can survive the heavy winds we are having, there will be our own avocados for months... and it is gluten free!
tounge_smile.gif

.
Click to expand...
happykeeper said:
Our avocado tree is hanging with tons of fruit. If it can survive the heavy winds we are having, there will be our own avocados for months... and it is gluten free!
tounge_smile.gif
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Not if you put it on sourdough toast. (ha!)
 
happykeeper said:
Highlands John said:
happykeeper said:
As before, it's not a healthier choice and is best left for those that are physically impacted by gluten (celiac)..
Click to expand...
There's been a couple of foodie programs in the UK recently taking about this fad, basically saying that food companies are promoting gluten free products as a healthier choice at ridiculously inflated prices (one product was 75p for the standard and £4.25 for gluten free) when there's absoluteey no evidence at all that a gluten free diet is better for you unless you have celiac disease.
The other fad I've seen trashed lately is detox. One woman was paying £50 a day for this fruit drinks and a doctor said if you read the packaging the companies are very careful not to make any medical claims because there's absoluteley no medical evidence that detoxing is beneficial and in fact our bodies are naturally detoxing all the time, that the purpose of our liver and kidneys. One woman who wrote a foodie blog said that she felt a lot less bloated, I said to DH "Of course she feels less bloated, she hasn't eaten for 3 days!!"
.
Click to expand...
More over, there is some evidence that it can be worse for you. We eat a whole grain diet and when I make the gluten free recipes, I have to cringe a little at how devoid of nutrition and fiber some of them are.
.
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Read what xantham gum is and you may never want to eat GF again.
 
Jon Sable said:
Highlands John said:
happykeeper said:
As before, it's not a healthier choice and is best left for those that are physically impacted by gluten (celiac)..
Click to expand...
There's been a couple of foodie programs in the UK recently taking about this fad, basically saying that food companies are promoting gluten free products as a healthier choice at ridiculously inflated prices (one product was 75p for the standard and £4.25 for gluten free) when there's absoluteey no evidence at all that a gluten free diet is better for you unless you have celiac disease.
The other fad I've seen trashed lately is detox. One woman was paying £50 a day for this fruit drinks and a doctor said if you read the packaging the companies are very careful not to make any medical claims because there's absoluteley no medical evidence that detoxing is beneficial and in fact our bodies are naturally detoxing all the time, that the purpose of our liver and kidneys. One woman who wrote a foodie blog said that she felt a lot less bloated, I said to DH "Of course she feels less bloated, she hasn't eaten for 3 days!!"
.
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Someone else is watching Rip Off Britain: Food? It's not just me?
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Jon Sable said:
Someone else is watching Rip Off Britain: Food? It's not just me?
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Oh yes, that's it. I couldn't remember where I saw it. We must have similar morning schedules.
 
happykeeper said:
Joey Bloggs said:
happykeeper said:
Highlands John said:
happykeeper said:
As before, it's not a healthier choice and is best left for those that are physically impacted by gluten (celiac)..
Click to expand...
There's been a couple of foodie programs in the UK recently taking about this fad, basically saying that food companies are promoting gluten free products as a healthier choice at ridiculously inflated prices (one product was 75p for the standard and £4.25 for gluten free) when there's absoluteey no evidence at all that a gluten free diet is better for you unless you have celiac disease.
The other fad I've seen trashed lately is detox. One woman was paying £50 a day for this fruit drinks and a doctor said if you read the packaging the companies are very careful not to make any medical claims because there's absoluteley no medical evidence that detoxing is beneficial and in fact our bodies are naturally detoxing all the time, that the purpose of our liver and kidneys. One woman who wrote a foodie blog said that she felt a lot less bloated, I said to DH "Of course she feels less bloated, she hasn't eaten for 3 days!!"
.
Click to expand...
More over, there is some evidence that it can be worse for you. We eat a whole grain diet and when I make the gluten free recipes, I have to cringe a little at how devoid of nutrition and fiber some of them are.
.
Click to expand...
happykeeper said:
More over, there is some evidence that it can be worse for you. We eat a whole grain diet and when I make the gluten free recipes, I have to cringe a little at how devoid of nutrition and fiber some of them are.
Click to expand...
I love grains.
You know, eating whole foods is the best, refining it all is what will kill ya!
We can make a list of the evil foods to avoid
I used to eat avocados by the handfuls and laugh "You're all wrong...you'll see!"
I just sent this to my Mother "How can you tell you are from California? You have avocados lined up in your kitchen window sill" She said, Woe, that is so true I have three there right now! (as do I)
.
Click to expand...
Our avocado tree is hanging with tons of fruit. If it can survive the heavy winds we are having, there will be our own avocados for months... and it is gluten free!
tounge_smile.gif

.
Click to expand...
happykeeper said:
Our avocado tree is hanging with tons of fruit. If it can survive the heavy winds we are having, there will be our own avocados for months... and it is gluten free!
tounge_smile.gif
Click to expand...
I'm so jealous, we love avocados, not a hope in ***l of growing them here. Bacon and avocado sandwiches on thickly cut tiger loaf. MMmmmm
 
Morticia said:
Jon Sable said:
I'm just waiting for the Salicylate Free fad to start.....
Click to expand...
I'm just waiting for the Salicylate Free fad to start....
Here's a glass of water, enjoy your stay.
tipsy once had a guest who 'couldn't' eat the skin of any fruit. She expected the blueberries to be peeled.
I'm not the person who enjoys the challenge of wowing the fussy eater.
.
Click to expand...
Morticia said:
I'm just waiting for the Salicylate Free fad to start....
Here's a glass of water, enjoy your stay.
Click to expand...
I think you could make an off-peak specialty weekend event out of that and charge top dollar.
 
Highlands John said:
happykeeper said:
Joey Bloggs said:
happykeeper said:
Highlands John said:
happykeeper said:
As before, it's not a healthier choice and is best left for those that are physically impacted by gluten (celiac)..
Click to expand...
There's been a couple of foodie programs in the UK recently taking about this fad, basically saying that food companies are promoting gluten free products as a healthier choice at ridiculously inflated prices (one product was 75p for the standard and £4.25 for gluten free) when there's absoluteey no evidence at all that a gluten free diet is better for you unless you have celiac disease.
The other fad I've seen trashed lately is detox. One woman was paying £50 a day for this fruit drinks and a doctor said if you read the packaging the companies are very careful not to make any medical claims because there's absoluteley no medical evidence that detoxing is beneficial and in fact our bodies are naturally detoxing all the time, that the purpose of our liver and kidneys. One woman who wrote a foodie blog said that she felt a lot less bloated, I said to DH "Of course she feels less bloated, she hasn't eaten for 3 days!!"
.
Click to expand...
More over, there is some evidence that it can be worse for you. We eat a whole grain diet and when I make the gluten free recipes, I have to cringe a little at how devoid of nutrition and fiber some of them are.
.
Click to expand...
happykeeper said:
More over, there is some evidence that it can be worse for you. We eat a whole grain diet and when I make the gluten free recipes, I have to cringe a little at how devoid of nutrition and fiber some of them are.
Click to expand...
I love grains.
You know, eating whole foods is the best, refining it all is what will kill ya!
We can make a list of the evil foods to avoid
I used to eat avocados by the handfuls and laugh "You're all wrong...you'll see!"
I just sent this to my Mother "How can you tell you are from California? You have avocados lined up in your kitchen window sill" She said, Woe, that is so true I have three there right now! (as do I)
.
Click to expand...
Our avocado tree is hanging with tons of fruit. If it can survive the heavy winds we are having, there will be our own avocados for months... and it is gluten free!
tounge_smile.gif

.
Click to expand...
happykeeper said:
Our avocado tree is hanging with tons of fruit. If it can survive the heavy winds we are having, there will be our own avocados for months... and it is gluten free!
tounge_smile.gif
Click to expand...
I'm so jealous, we love avocados, not a hope in ***l of growing them here. Bacon and avocado sandwiches on thickly cut tiger loaf. MMmmmm
.
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You folks are always welcome to visit and I promise to take a crack at tiger bread if it's not a specialty of yours.
 
Highlands John said:
happykeeper said:
As before, it's not a healthier choice and is best left for those that are physically impacted by gluten (celiac)..
Click to expand...
There's been a couple of foodie programs in the UK recently taking about this fad, basically saying that food companies are promoting gluten free products as a healthier choice at ridiculously inflated prices (one product was 75p for the standard and £4.25 for gluten free) when there's absoluteey no evidence at all that a gluten free diet is better for you unless you have celiac disease.
The other fad I've seen trashed lately is detox. One woman was paying £50 a day for this fruit drinks and a doctor said if you read the packaging the companies are very careful not to make any medical claims because there's absoluteley no medical evidence that detoxing is beneficial and in fact our bodies are naturally detoxing all the time, that the purpose of our liver and kidneys. One woman who wrote a foodie blog said that she felt a lot less bloated, I said to DH "Of course she feels less bloated, she hasn't eaten for 3 days!!"
.
Click to expand...
Highlands John said:
There's been a couple of foodie programs in the UK recently taking about this fad, basically saying that food companies are promoting gluten free products as a healthier choice at ridiculously inflated prices (one product was 75p for the standard and £4.25 for gluten free) when there's absoluteey no evidence at all that a gluten free diet is better for you unless you have celiac disease.
The other fad I've seen trashed lately is detox. One woman was paying £50 a day for this fruit drinks and a doctor said if you read the packaging the companies are very careful not to make any medical claims because there's absoluteley no medical evidence that detoxing is beneficial and in fact our bodies are naturally detoxing all the time, that the purpose of our liver and kidneys. One woman who wrote a foodie blog said that she felt a lot less bloated, I said to DH "Of course she feels less bloated, she hasn't eaten for 3 days!!"
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Same for the fat-free and sugar-free - leave it out, up the price BUT load it up with something else so it will taste better. Sugar-free? OK, now the salt and/or fat content just went up with the price of course. Himself has been on the sugar-free AND fat-free for decades now - THAT has almost succeeded in giving me that slight push I needed to go totally 'round the bend.... Live better through chemistry. (Reminds me of the fat people who think if they take that magic pill or drink the expensive concoction they will magically become Twiggy.)
 
Morticia said:
Maybe I'll just start saying, "that's so sad," when someone explains they're fruten glee.
I think I may be more aggressive asking if it's celiac. I really don't want anyone to feel ill but I also don't want to tie myself up in knots worrying..
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Yup, that's what I do. If they are celiac we really can't feed them and I tell them that. If they want to bring their own food they can store it in the guest refrigerator. If they are not celiac I do not jump through hoops for them. They can eat scrambled eggs and corn bread several days in a row if they want.
 

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