Eating Out

When I first starting eating g free I found eating out challenging to say the least. I didn't cook anything today so I thought I would pass on what I've learned. First things first, don't be afraid to ask questions. They look at you like you're crazy but more often than not, they've delt with it before. My favorite thing to eat out is Mexican. They key is to order things with corn tortillas and ask them to switch the wheat ones out. The secon place I eat at a lot is McDonalds. Order a burger without a bun. If you eat someplace that has onion rings make sure they aren't fried with the french fries. My last hint is most chains like Applebee's and Chilis have allergy information online and can also give you a printout while your there.

Just a helpful hint

Today I don't have a recipe, just a helpful hint. When I first went g free it was really hard for me to find quick meals and on Wednesdays it always has to be quick or leftovers. I forgot to put away dinner last night so our leftovers for tonight went in the garbage. Tonight is now soup night. It is really hard to find soup to eat. Almost everything contains wheat starch as a thickener. However, Progresso has become my go to soup. They have several varieties but my favorite is the Chicken and Wild Rice one. They also oh a creamy mushroom that works with casseroles (it is kinda runny so I don't use as much).

Back At It

It's been a while but nothing much has really happened. Most days I feel good and I've learned to control a lot with diet. In August Drew and I went to see a maternal fetal care specialist to see what challenges we would face if we were to have kids. Our biggest risk would be delivery. We would have to have a planned c section with a colon rectal surgan on hand because there is a good chance of cutting into bowel. We have also joined the YMCA so we can both get into better shape. In my mind I can do a lot more than I can actually do so it should be interesting. The gluten/wheat free diet is going well. I have found I can get away with trace amounts and a small amout of wheat starch. Which brings me to what I am going to start using this blog for. I've had people ask me what I eat because they are going g free or know someone who is. So from now on I am going to start posting recipes and good products I have found. I will alao probably start posting craft projects too. Recipe #1 Tonight for dinner I made croc pot chicken. I just threw a couple chicken breast in with half a bottle of bbq sauce. Make sure you check your sauce if you need it g free, I like to use the hickory sauce from Aldi or Sweet Baby Rays. Cook it for about five hours on low. About 30 before your ready to eat pull the chicken out and shred it using two forks then throw it back in the pot until your ready to serve. I like to eat mine with potato chips but it is also really good made into bbq nachos. My hubby likes it with pepperjack cheese on bread with some onion and green pepper.