Most GF stuff we've tried is horrible. How do we change to a GF diet to even try it?

I've taken a run at going GF and we end up throwing the stuff out. The taste and texture turns us off big time.
My son whom needs it the most won't eat it and we hate the food and recipes we've tried. I'm a great cook and have cooked all my life, but can't find things that are satisfying or taste good. I don't get it when people say,"Oh just try harder. Try it for 6 weeks and see if it… read more

posted over 1 year ago by A MyAutismTeam User

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Have you tried some of the more exotic non-dairy milks? Coconut, hemp (don't worry, it doesn't have any psychoactive chemicals!),… read more

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My whole family went gfdf for my son. It is too easy for things to get contaminated if not. Udi's bread is awesome, they also make gf… read more

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My brother in law has Celiac. We have found that a lot of the GF stuff is crappy. We discovered that its much easier, cheaper, healthier, and… read more

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Have you tried any of the recipes by Bette Hagman, the Gluten Free Gourmet series? I thought they were great substitutes, and I have the… read more

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I know will have people attack me on the answer, and I understand that some people swear by the gluten-free. However, I have read more than… read more

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Great answer Dramadiva! Hear hear!

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Thank you, May!!

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@Dramadiva: I SWEAR by the diet for my son. He used to be very unaware of the world around him and very tuned out. We would call his name and… read more

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I have had the same issue as Tracey. My son is 6 and four days after he went gluten free is when I really got to know him. If he accidentally… read more

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Megamom, my son is the same way if he gets gluten, and dairy. Udi's and Rudi's are local bakeries in CO but I am sure they… read more

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I recommend giving GFCF a try for 6 months and then doing a "challenge" to see if there is any regression or other negative side… read more

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Thanks all really. Dramadiva, I sooooo hear you as that is where I have been for a long while. We've tried a lot of things for my son and… read more

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If the proponents of the GFCF diet are correct about the opiates theory, it won't be enough to just cut out the gluten. You really do… read more

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Just wanted to update on this. He's been gluten free for a month. He's doing fine. He's talking a little more in more complete… read more

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