I just started the gluten free diet this week. Boy the products can be expensive. I got a small loaf of bread for $6. I am going to stay with it. Is anyone else on it. Does any one have any suggestions. I did like one thing most dark chocolates are gluten free!!!

I never did the GF breads.... they are really high carb things and not good for your sugar levels.

I did GF crackers, with cheese, salmon, etc. There are many of these. Some made by almond Blue diamond. Chex corn and rice cereals are GF.

There are corn based tortillas too, for roll up type sandwiches.

I liked the Tinkyada pastas the best. They taste the most natural and control your sugars because they are brown rice.
I think it is easier in summer than in cold winter to do GF. Winter temps used to make me crave things! In summer my appetite is much less and salads etc are more satisfying.

There are gluten free pancake mixes now, and Even Bisquick has a GF version! Just remember they are high in calories/carbs.

It is so much easier today than when I did it for 3 yrs!

Mrs D. I did not think of the carb count. Good idea to try the tortillas. I have an egg white sandwich every morning and need something to put it on. I will have to keep in mind that items made of brown rice are better.
Zorro thanks for the recipe. I'm wondering if you make more than one and refridgerate them if they will be OK. I would lilke to make a weeks worth possilby for my egg sandwich. The gluten free breads really do crumble. They do sell a gluten free beer now if you still drink it. My friend tried it and said it was good.

Gluten free was easy. I stopped gluten for the nervous system a year and a half ago. Cutting sugar way down, now that is hard! It is in everything.

Yeah, you've got to check for every different alternative word for "sugar"; some companies are sneaky with their labels.

I do have to watch sugar a little but I don't focus on it too much because I am not diabetic. Should I still be watching it due to NP?

Hopeful, cant drink beer as alcohol caused the PN but before PN I drank apple cider (alcoholic ), it doesn't contain gluten. Making a weeks worth is no problem but it so quick to make I dont bother.
keep in mind that its basically white rice and high in carbs so its just a once a week treat for me.

It is important to keep refined sugar very low and keep the blood sugar even, not high or low for nerve health. I have never had blood sugar problems. I have had numerous fasting glucose and the better test, A1c taken. All is fine. But my doctor told me to watch sugar and carbs carefully as well as the other things needed for nerve health like exercise and my supplements.

Sally what is to much sugar? for example I eat a LOT of fruit because it sold on every street corner here in Thailand eg mangos, watermelon etc. I eat it as a substitute for breaky and lunch
I know some people avoid sugar/fructose altogether

I have never been a believer in completely iliminating anything from my diet. I am taking gluten due to health issues only. I feel that if I completely give up any thing that I really crave (unless due to illness) I am doomed to fail. I really believe in a healthy diet and craving can be added in moderation.
Don I love sweet potatoes. I just add a little smart balance after baking. I could probably eat them plain if I needed to.