Hi Everyone,

I've been as gluten-free as possible since June last year; there have been a handful of times that I have been glutened (cc issues), other then that, I am gluten-free. I'm still having loose stools each day, and am wondering if I just need to simplify my diet for a while to make them harder.

Can anyone help me with some simple, unprocessed foods that will help with this? Also, how long should it take to get back to "normal?"

Thanks!
Carrie

I eat a lot of bananas and baked potatoes, that seems to help.

Brown Rice (Boiled)

Green Leafy Veggies (Lettuce, Spinach, etc)

Rice Pasta/Corn Pasta

Cream of Rice Cereal

Potatoes (especially with skins)

Thanks, I've added those to the list!

this is from my newbie survival kit... hope it helps

Naturally Gluten Free Menu Suggestions




Any fresh fruit and vegetables, Any whole, unadulterated meats: Fish, Beef, Chicken, Turkey, Pork, Rice, Beans, Potatoes, Whole Cheeses (American, Cheddar, Swiss, mozzarella, Cream Cheese, etc...)

cook with pure butter, olive oil, canola oil, corn oil and pure seasonings. McCormick will clearly label Wheat, oats, Barley, or Rye) salt and pepper. Hellemans Real Mayonnaise, French's Mustard.




Breakfast: Fresh fruit , Yoplait yogurt (read labels but most Yoplait is gluten-free), Scrambled Eggs, Grits, Post Fruity Pebbles or Cocoa Pebbles in a bowl w/ milk, Bacon and Sausage (Hormel lists safe ones on their website), Hash Browns (Ore Ida and Cascadian Farms label clearly if there is Wheat, Oats, Barley, or Rye), Omelets made with eggs, and cheese and whatever fresh veggies you like (and sausage if gluten-free)




Lunch: Salads with all kinds of toppings like, tuna fish (read labels), chicken, Hormel pepperoni, gluten-free deli meats (most Boar's Head meats are safe just ask deli to clean slicer before slicing yours), Hard Boiled Eggs, Cooked ground beef... (Kraft Salad dressings will be clearly labeled if there is WBRO and Annie's Naturals has some awesome dressings, the ones that are gluten-free are clearly labeled gluten-free on the back of the bottle)

Dinty Moore Beef Stew, Hormel Beanies and Weenies, Oscar Meyer or Applegate Farms Hot Dogs wrapped in Mission Corn Tortillas with American Cheese, Baked potato stuffed with steamed broccoli and melted cheddar cheese and Hormel bacon bits, Nachos made with Tostitos or Santitas chips, and shredded cheddar cheese.




Dinner: Baked Chicken, Pork Chops, Steaks, Tacos, (Ortega and Old El Paso Corn Taco Shells are safe), Enchiladas made with Chicken, Beef, Refried Beans or just cheese (Pace Enchilada Sauce is safe), Homemade Chili, Fish: broiled baked or grilled, Shepherd's Pie (mashed potatoes, ground beef, veggies, cheese), Steamed veggies and steamed rice with a meat or without, Baked Ham (do not buy pre glazed hams), Turkey, Oven Fried Chicken using instant Mashed potato flakes and seasonings, Fried fish fillets using pure corn meal as your coating (dip in egg, roll in cornmeal and seasonings), Pot Roast with pork or beef carrots potatoes mushrooms onions and seasonings cooked in oven roasting bag or in Crock Pot.




Snacks: Fresh Fruit, Fresh Veggies, Frito Lay's Stax, Cheetos, Fritos, Tostitos, Funyons, Popcorn (air popped is best but if you like microwave popcorn there are several brands that are safe always check labels or contact the company), Yogurt (Yoplait will clearly label WOBR) Cheeses




Desserts: Philly Swirl Italian Ice Cups and Italian Ice sticks, Mayfield Brown Cow and Fudge Pops, Hershey's chocoate bars, Hershey's kisses, M&M's, Baked Sweet Potatoes with Cinnamon and Brown Sugar and butter, Baked Apples




I hope this gives you some ideas, this is just a small sample of foods that are naturally gluten free. Read labels and if you think something MAY be safe, contact the company to verify. Remember, ingredients do change so always read labels, the products listed are only examples, I'm sure there are other brands that may be safe too, again, contact the manufacturer for verification of gluten-free status. Also, many foreign dishes may be naturally gluten free as well, don't be afraid to experiment with new recipes. Another tip: Cook in large quantities, put leftovers into individual sized reusable/disposable containers and freeze for quick microwaveable meals.

Some of my favorites:

Baked Salmon with garlic and carrots
Baked chicken and cranberries
Turkey and cranberries

Sweet Indian Curry
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 ginger root, minced
4 fresh tomatoes, blended until juice (I cut them up into small pieces and use a garlic press)
3 cloves of garlic, minced
5 green onions, diced
1 onion, diced
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon turmeric
2-3 tablespoons of honey (add more or less depending on taste)
2-3 tablespoons of olive oil
Optional: 1-2 cups of vegetables, shrimp, or other meat.

Cook onions, garlic, and ginger root in the oil until done. Add tomato “juice”, spices, honey, and lime juice. Add vegetables or shrimp and simmer until done. Serve over basmati rice.

Carrot Stir fry
1 bag small baby carrots, or 2 cups carrots
10 mushrooms, sliced
5 green onions
1 yellow or sweet onion
2 Tbl fresh lemon juice
2 Tbl olive oil

Cook all ingredients on high heat for 10 minutes, then simmer until done.

Except for the desserts this listing looks very close to the exact diet I have been on the past 11 months. I think eating the mostly non-processed gluten free foods is the biggest reason I have not been glutened one time. One of my favorite cooking vessels is the crockpot. I have eaten all the leftovers that I have ever created. For this reason I am positive the food bill for my wife and me is definitely less than before the diet. Most of the time I prefer canned or frozen veggies as it is easier to control the amount used. Good luck.

Tom

Tom, good golfing in NE, NC FYI. Do you know where golf the word came from....Gentlemen Only, Ladies Forbidden. WHO would have figured.

i do mostly raw fruits and vegetables during the day. for breakfast i have a smoothie, usually of oj, blueberries, strawberries, and a banana.

i make my own dehydrated crackers with corn, cilantro, tamari, garlic, onion, red pepper, hot pepper, carrots, flaxseeds, and sunflower seeds. for lunch i will have one of these with half of an avocado, lettuce and tomato. kind of an open faced sandwich. or i will have a salad.

i tend to have whatever i want for dinner (gluten free, of course). most nights that means something indian, thai, or italian, or just meat. usually with a salad. i find that i need to eat small meals throughout the day, and some snacks, otherwise i feel yucky. my tummy doesn't like to digest a lot of food. the worst is if i eat too close to bedtime, i feel really nauseous the next morning.

anyway, that's what i do. if you want more info, feel free to ask .

WOW NISLA, thanks so much for this extensive list!

you are welcome!