Geoff's Ramblings
Viewing comments for Chapter 14 "More Adventures In Diet"A Cure For Writer's Block.
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Comment from Mary Vigasin
I find this story very informative yet I am glad that here in the States, we seem to have better choices on Gluten free. My husband has celiac and we have to eat gluten free products Some products are absolutely horrible. He calls them cardboard testing. Others frozen food like Amy's are gluten free taste good as well as gluten free pasta. I agree that some have too much sugar. My beef also to much salt.
Cheerios has a gluten free. He can eat oatmeal.
Many restaurants do have a gluten free menu now. Going to Chinese is off our menu for now.
I think in the States we have more choices.
Good luck in your search. I enjoyed reading your piece as you do not see to much writing on this subject.
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2020
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I find this story very informative yet I am glad that here in the States, we seem to have better choices on Gluten free. My husband has celiac and we have to eat gluten free products Some products are absolutely horrible. He calls them cardboard testing. Others frozen food like Amy's are gluten free taste good as well as gluten free pasta. I agree that some have too much sugar. My beef also to much salt.
Cheerios has a gluten free. He can eat oatmeal.
Many restaurants do have a gluten free menu now. Going to Chinese is off our menu for now.
I think in the States we have more choices.
Good luck in your search. I enjoyed reading your piece as you do not see to much writing on this subject.
Comment Written 02-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2020
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Hi Mary, thanks for coming along. We have to thank the "Faddists" for creating more choice for we Gluten-Free folks. My wife does not like Gluten-Free she does not need to anyway. Her Dad is also Coeliac. Not sure if I said a goof friend of mine used to say "Gluten-Free....Taste Free" as his former wife was also Coeliac, but so glad things are improving.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Your post is informative in many ways. I believe others with the same issues will search their grocery shelves to find any of the products you mentioned. I enjoyed reading your post. In the States, companies do pay stores to place their products on certain levels of the shelves--exactly like you wrote they do in Australia. I hope you find some of those elusive meals and are able to stock up if you do.
Respectfully, Jan
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2020
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Your post is informative in many ways. I believe others with the same issues will search their grocery shelves to find any of the products you mentioned. I enjoyed reading your post. In the States, companies do pay stores to place their products on certain levels of the shelves--exactly like you wrote they do in Australia. I hope you find some of those elusive meals and are able to stock up if you do.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment Written 02-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2020
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Thanks Jan. It gets better in some ways, but harder in others as it is a continual search for what I like. I have friends that will get stuff for me from their area as I think I said even with in particular chains not all their stores carry what I need.
Comment from Sylvia Page
A nice and informative commentary on gluten free products. My motto is to start from scratch and not rely on packeted products. Cauliflower makes good flour I am told. However, I am not a fan of all types of brassicas.
I am a fruit and nut fan and most of my meals are fruit based.
Best to you,
Sylvia
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2019
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A nice and informative commentary on gluten free products. My motto is to start from scratch and not rely on packeted products. Cauliflower makes good flour I am told. However, I am not a fan of all types of brassicas.
I am a fruit and nut fan and most of my meals are fruit based.
Best to you,
Sylvia
Comment Written 29-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2019
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Thanks Sylvia for the lovely review. Looking for your other review where you shared your Facebook details. Sylvia an unusual name. My Mum late brother was married to a Sylvia.
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Sylvia is my pseudonym I use across the internet on blogs and other writing sites.
Comment from Teri7
Thank you for writing another very good post about diet. Tom and I are diabetic also. It is a struggle getting the right food to eat. Blessings, Teri
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2019
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Thank you for writing another very good post about diet. Tom and I are diabetic also. It is a struggle getting the right food to eat. Blessings, Teri
Comment Written 28-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2019
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Yes Sis, so true and as you will have seen worse when you have Celiac (Coeliac in Aussie) to get around seeing a lot of sugar in Gluten-Free. Appreciate your lovely review.
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written story about dieting adventures and discovering of new products we never knew even existed. With aging we learn to be more careful of what we eat for various reasons.
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2019
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A very well-written story about dieting adventures and discovering of new products we never knew even existed. With aging we learn to be more careful of what we eat for various reasons.
Comment Written 28-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2019
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Ah here you are I just mentioned this post in the previous review. Thanks very much for the great review.
Comment from Joan E.
I am Gluten-sensitive, especially when it comes to my thyroid, since I have Hashimoto's disease, and have been gluten-free for over ten years. I too am grateful for all the "extra choices" that have become available. Thanks for reinforcing the idea that oats are not gluten-free and contamination can be a problem during the manufacturing process. Like you, I don't drink or smoke and appreciated the reminder about reducing sugar consumption. Fortunately, we have a grocery store chain called Sprouts that focuses on healthy eating and reasonable prices. Best wishes- Joan
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2019
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I am Gluten-sensitive, especially when it comes to my thyroid, since I have Hashimoto's disease, and have been gluten-free for over ten years. I too am grateful for all the "extra choices" that have become available. Thanks for reinforcing the idea that oats are not gluten-free and contamination can be a problem during the manufacturing process. Like you, I don't drink or smoke and appreciated the reminder about reducing sugar consumption. Fortunately, we have a grocery store chain called Sprouts that focuses on healthy eating and reasonable prices. Best wishes- Joan
Comment Written 27-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2019
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Thanks Joan loved your comprehensive and agreeing review, Joan. I am gonna miss reviewing and stuff but will still be around on the FREE Pinny2 where I can't post or review...a rhyme there?
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Thanks again for sharing your gluten-free experiences and good information. I appreciated the rhyme in your response, clever man! Take good care of yourself- Joan
Comment from royowen
Thanks for this very well scribed and informative post Bro. Yes, our. Church has a resident dietician and a medical doctor plus a naturopath who people consult as to what to eat and the exercise that goes hand in glove with the right diet. I wonder what our ancestors and in our earlier did with these afflictions, well done my friend, blessings, Roy
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2019
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Thanks for this very well scribed and informative post Bro. Yes, our. Church has a resident dietician and a medical doctor plus a naturopath who people consult as to what to eat and the exercise that goes hand in glove with the right diet. I wonder what our ancestors and in our earlier did with these afflictions, well done my friend, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 27-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2019
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Thanks Bro good hearing from you. Hope we are connected on Pinny2 as not long and I will be quitting these paying accounts. Loved your comprehensive review thanks.
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Good job
Comment from Gert sherwood
Hello Sankey
Even when I don't have to worry about Gluten food I still found your way of writing, it makes it pleasnt and easy to read.
Gert
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2019
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Hello Sankey
Even when I don't have to worry about Gluten food I still found your way of writing, it makes it pleasnt and easy to read.
Gert
Comment Written 27-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2019
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Thanks Gert I loved your beautiful review. Keep in touch ya hea!
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You are welcome Sankey.
Gert
Comment from Ulla
Hi Geoff, this is very informative and a very interesting read. I'm glad to say, I have none of the above problems. Stick to it though and you'll be fine. As you know I'm sorry to see you going. Are you sure you really want to? Warm regards to both you and Louise. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2019
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Hi Geoff, this is very informative and a very interesting read. I'm glad to say, I have none of the above problems. Stick to it though and you'll be fine. As you know I'm sorry to see you going. Are you sure you really want to? Warm regards to both you and Louise. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 27-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2019
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Loved your review. Not leaving site just going FREE on Pinny2 ok. Thanks for the lovely review. We will be posting someplace else let you know when that is sorted. Do I have a Facebook or e-mail for you. I think I have e-mail pretty sure for you. Still here till Mid November on sankey. Tootsie55 finishes Mid November as well. Just using up the funny money before I go.
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Okay, I will be looking after your message. So you're here until mid November? Ulla:)))
Comment from barbara.wilkey
A few years ago I had a student who suffered from Celiac's disease. It was very hard for him attending school with school lunches and parties. We did the best we could to meet his needs. Thank you for sharing your story.
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2019
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A few years ago I had a student who suffered from Celiac's disease. It was very hard for him attending school with school lunches and parties. We did the best we could to meet his needs. Thank you for sharing your story.
Comment Written 27-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2019
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Yeah a family friend of a Sis in law had to notify a restaurant in the bad old days weeks before an event to make sure they did Gluten free for him. Glad things have improved. Not leaving site just going FREE on Pinny2 ok.