Gluten Free Diet

**DEE** · 05-06-2010, 12:50 AM

can u get gluten free triple choc muffins Elephant ? DEEx

**elephant** · 05-06-2010, 01:41 AM

I would have to make them, but it would be very hard to make. Gluten free flour???? I know gluten is a protein in many products. So this diet will be very hard to stay on but I am determined to do it. I will try to make the triple chocolate muffins Monday and let you know if there are doable.

**Sangye** · 05-06-2010, 03:33 AM

I'm not sure, but I think Dee was asking that tongue-in-(chocolate-coated) cheek.

**MCC** · 05-06-2010, 09:29 AM

Originally Posted by Sangye

LOL--Elephant, we all witnessed it, too.

Double check an internet list of foods containing gluten. I'm always surprised by some of them on the list.

Mandy--supplementing vitamin D is necessary for many people. Even if your blood work shows "normal" levels, it might be on the low side. There is strong correlation between low vitamin D levels and high amounts of pain. Also, vitamin D is protective against flu.

Thanks Sangye, I will get a supplement. My colleague suggested I just sit out in the sun everyday but I can't do that soon as I start azathioprine on Friday

Elephant I am interested to see how you get on. I like fake meats which are entirely 'wheat gluten' so I am really loathe to try going gluten free!

**elephant** · 05-06-2010, 12:49 PM

I will be going to "Whole Foods", to get many of my gluten free products. I am really getting interest in starting this.

**Sangye** · 05-06-2010, 01:15 PM

Mandy-- even people who get lots of sun are often vitamin D deficient. Several reasons for that. Sunscreens are a big one. Also, essential fatty acid deficiency (very common) interferes with calcium and vitamin D balance.

**Col 23** · 05-08-2010, 05:33 AM

I know when your on Methotrexate they advise to stay out of the sun. I also have heard about gluten free diet also a high fibre diet being beneficial.
Col 23

**elephant** · 05-10-2010, 10:00 PM

Hey guys I am backing out doing the Gluten free diet. I am going to try it one of these days. I am going to " whole foods" and the thought of not having a muffin...kinda threw me over board!