Celiac Disease Support Group

Celiac disease is an auto-immune disorder of the digestive system that occurs in genetically-predisposed individuals. It is characterised by damage or flattening to all or part of the villi lining the small intestine, which interferes with the absorption of nutrients. This damage is caused by eating anything with gluten (gliadin), a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley...

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Holidays and CD

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Hi everyone. I am, as I have said before, a newly diagnosed Celiac. What I would like to know from those of you with experience is: how do you handle it during the holidays? Everything that we aren't supposed to have seems to abound then. Stuffings, cakes, pies, Christmas cookies, all that stuff. How do you handle it during the holidays? It must be hell for Celiacs. And for those who wonder about dining out, check out www.triumphdining.com. They have a restaurant guide and dining cards to present at any restaurant.
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Hi! There are a lot of recipe sites that have gluten free recipes for traditional holiday food. I would suggest that that you make something to take - that way you are sure that you have at least something that you can eat. Some of the sites that I can suggest are:
http://www.gfkitchencom
http://www.savorypalate.com
http://www.recipezaar.com (Search gluten free thanksgiving)
http://www.recipegoldmine.com
http://www.celiac.com (Search Thanksgiving) - They even have stuffing recipes!

Also, be careful when taking "safe" items out of a shared bowl. Veggies and known brand chips can be contaminated by dipping into a "safe" dip that is shared with pretzels and unknown items. You might want to fix yourself a plate first, before anyone else has a chance to dip.

It's also a good idea to eat something before you go and/or to bring a gluten free "goodie" for you to have so you don't feel so deprived.
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Hi teachermom! I agree wtih chf - take stuff with you! I don't know what your holiday plans are - that might help! My mom in law always makes gluten free dressing for me, but sometimes I get something that disagrees. This year I plan on taking my own dressing/gravy, and I always bring a gluten free dessert and some bread. I've even brought my own green bean casserole before! Just do what you can to enjoy the holidays! I usually make fruit breads, cookies, pie, and buy stuff from the health food store/GF mall so I don't feel left out! And I always gain my holiday lbs to show for it!! BTW, your close family members should be tested for Celiac as well!
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Holidays that haven't been at my house have been really good for me.. I bring my own bread to heat in the oven. My mom will make my stuffing which is her original recipe except made with gf bread to make the bread crumbs (its awesome if you want the recipe). I also bring my own cranberry sauce. Ill make myself some kind of desert to take. Also BEWARE of TURKEY/HAM some have things injected into them. GF turkeys/hams are more expensive (not the cheap kinds). My family knows I have CD and they always ask what can't I have so they can buy meat that I can have. As far as dip if I know I can have the dip I make myself a seperate bowl before everyone dips into that I keep for myself. I have a great stuffing recipe and a strawberry yogurt pie(its frozen and delicious!!) Hope this helps!
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I'm always looking for new recipes! Celiacgirl, could you share the strawberry yogurt pie recipe? :) I've got a chocolate flourless cake that we always make for holidays that everyone loves - CD or not! I'll share that one if you like!
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Hello, I find it helpful to keep GF treats(brownies) with me at all times. They have glutenized food all of the time at my work, from time to time I will bring enough for everyone and tell them "welcom to my world". Most of the time they love it and sometimes an awesome person brings a GF treat, proudly letting me know "it's gluten free". I make bulk treats and freeze them.
omastoy
omastoy
hey ladies-all these foods sound sooo great-would you please share them with us. Recipes are usually posted on the Recommendations. Thanks!
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