an everything "free" diet.........??????

[nannon]

EEEEEKKK!

My specialist has told me i need to cut out dairy, wheat and gluton from my diet??
What in gods name am i meant to eat?!
Apart from fruit and veg?

How long does it take for all of the above to "get out of" your system? Or does it just come put as soon as I stop eating it?

[hippyhoppy]

Surely your specialist can provide you with a diet sheet....was it wrong of me to find this funny?

[nannon]

well i have to go and see another specialist who will talk to me about it...
If you found that funny....
She also said i have to to TOTALLY CUT OUT ALCOHOL!

What the hell is that about?!

[melonberry]

It sounds like you have Celiac disease, which is when gluten damages your small intestine, resulting in poor absorption of nutrients. It's a tricky diet to be on, with lots of restrictions (gluten is used in many processed foods) but lots of information can be found on the web, and your specialist will be able to provide you with a new diet, I'm sure.

[Eve]

Probably more than you think as it can seem really daunting at first.

Make sure you know if it's wheat and dairy generally or gluten and lactose as the latter can be in things you wouldn't necessarily realise.

I've done it and managed and it can make you feel a lot better and you may be able to introduce things to your system gradually at a later date.

Make sure you eat as balanced a diet as possible.

Loads of cookbooks available...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wheat-Dairy-Free-Cookb ook/dp/009188893X

Most supermarkets also do special ranges.

You can swap things like pasta for rice noodles and corn pasta, do loads of things with potatoes and veggies.

You can get different types of bread free from wheat and wheat free flour and dairy free spread so you can make your own stuff, maybe even get a breadmaker.

You can also use lactose free or soya milk.

Sway icecream for sorbet.

[nannon]

sorry - only just saw these answers!
Thank you - it all seems a bit daunting but i guess it will be ok once you get in the swing of things....

Thank you!

[hippyhoppy]

You poor thing - how daunting - a life without alcohol!!