I found that I had Celiac disease (yes, diagnosed by a doctor) but I am much more sensitive to corn gluten than wheat, corn gluten is in EVERYTHING. I can't have any processed food at all. When Adrianne mentioned sauces being a problem, I immediately thought of corn syrup/corn starch, which is used in almost all sauces. She might be reactive to corn gluten, so she ought to avoid corn gluten as well - which often is a major part of items advertised as being "gluten free". Learn to read all labels. Another useful tip, maltodextrin means corn starch.
My sister had CD and she cut out gluten and it made a huge difference for her. Not sure if she had problems with corn gluten or just the wheat. She definitely cut out the wheat.
Having worked in digestive surgery, i know how painful celiac disease is ! The diagnostic was difficult à few years ago. Adrienne is facing it courageously !💘👏💙
I am 68. When I was 24 I was diagnosed with Celiac Sprue. Back then it was not a blood test, but instead was a biopsy of the stomach lining using very long needles. Gluten was not labeled on foods at the time. I learned to cook in desperation. Nowadays it is easier. If you are unsure of a products safety, just send an email to the manufacturer.
Celiac here. Yeah things are easier now with all the options for celiacs, but a lot of places still call things gluten-free when they are more “low gluten.” They think it’s a diet preference and don’t understand it’s a medical thing, an auto-immunity trigger. So it can still be difficult. And don’t even get me started on cross-contamination. Sure it has no gluten ingredients, but when you store it on a wire rack beside bread…
After suffering my entire life with severe anemia I was finally diagnosed (at 50 years old) with Celiac. Eating gluten did not make me sick like it does a lot of people. It just made my intestines unable to absorb nutrients, especially iron. I had to have several iron infusions just to get my levels up to the bare minimum and of course a GF diet. The major symptoms I had were all from the anemia, in particular I would get these incredibly painful muscle cramps in my legs multiple times a night while sleeping. This ultimately resulted in my (long story short) falling down a flight of stairs and breaking my neck. After the infusions and GF diet I don't get the cramps anymore. That turned around pretty quickly On the downside, I did gain 25 pounds in about 6 months and my body now reacts to caffeine, which it didn't before.
I've always enjoyed Adrianne. But more importantly, the females in my family suffer from stomach issues. Now that you have pointed this out, I will pass this info on.
People can't imagine the frustration, the constant worry about giving up our go-to foods and playing detective with every label. Theirs also this invisible struggle that messes with our social life, and it's not easy. Beyond the bloating, those annoying rashes, and other symptoms, there's a mental toll that others dont understand. We're constantly stressing about what we can eat, especially when we're out with friends. And then there's the feeling of sticking out, dealing with people's judgment. They've got to understand, it's not just about the gluten hassle; it's a whole other ball game for us, and it's tough.
Yes, it ruined my social life. Almost every interaction with people is set around eating food. Don't get me wrong, I love eating, but if you're going to hang out with family or friends it usually starts with eating something somewhere. If the food you eat messes your body up, then you have the stress of dealing with it, hiding it, and it makes you unable to be free and be yourself.
My ex wife has celiac. It's not hard to deal with as long as you're paying attention. Eating what you shouldn't be eating though will tear you up inside.
I'm glad Adrianne took control of the situation by telling her doctor what to look for.
I found that I had Celiac disease (yes, diagnosed by a doctor) but I am much more sensitive to corn gluten than wheat, corn gluten is in EVERYTHING. I can't have any processed food at all. When Adrianne mentioned sauces being a problem, I immediately thought of corn syrup/corn starch, which is used in almost all sauces. She might be reactive to corn gluten, so she ought to avoid corn gluten as well - which often is a major part of items advertised as being "gluten free". Learn to read all labels. Another useful tip, maltodextrin means corn starch.
My sister had CD and she cut out gluten and it made a huge difference for her. Not sure if she had problems with corn gluten or just the wheat. She definitely cut out the wheat.
Having worked in digestive surgery, i know how painful celiac disease is ! The diagnostic was difficult à few years ago. Adrienne is facing it courageously !💘👏💙
Good interview, enjoyed the banter. Can’t wait to see the next big project from Adrianne Palicki.
I am 68. When I was 24 I was diagnosed with Celiac Sprue. Back then it was not a blood test, but instead was a biopsy of the stomach lining using very long needles. Gluten was not labeled on foods at the time. I learned to cook in desperation. Nowadays it is easier. If you are unsure of a products safety, just send an email to the manufacturer.
Celiac here. Yeah things are easier now with all the options for celiacs, but a lot of places still call things gluten-free when they are more “low gluten.” They think it’s a diet preference and don’t understand it’s a medical thing, an auto-immunity trigger. So it can still be difficult. And don’t even get me started on cross-contamination. Sure it has no gluten ingredients, but when you store it on a wire rack beside bread…
After suffering my entire life with severe anemia I was finally diagnosed (at 50 years old) with Celiac. Eating gluten did not make me sick like it does a lot of people. It just made my intestines unable to absorb nutrients, especially iron. I had to have several iron infusions just to get my levels up to the bare minimum and of course a GF diet. The major symptoms I had were all from the anemia, in particular I would get these incredibly painful muscle cramps in my legs multiple times a night while sleeping. This ultimately resulted in my (long story short) falling down a flight of stairs and breaking my neck.
After the infusions and GF diet I don't get the cramps anymore. That turned around pretty quickly On the downside, I did gain 25 pounds in about 6 months and my body now reacts to caffeine, which it didn't before.
I've always enjoyed Adrianne. But more importantly, the females in my family suffer from stomach issues. Now that you have pointed this out, I will pass this info on.
People can't imagine the frustration, the constant worry about giving up our go-to foods and playing detective with every label. Theirs also this invisible struggle that messes with our social life, and it's not easy. Beyond the bloating, those annoying rashes, and other symptoms, there's a mental toll that others dont understand. We're constantly stressing about what we can eat, especially when we're out with friends. And then there's the feeling of sticking out, dealing with people's judgment. They've got to understand, it's not just about the gluten hassle; it's a whole other ball game for us, and it's tough.
Yes, it ruined my social life. Almost every interaction with people is set around eating food. Don't get me wrong, I love eating, but if you're going to hang out with family or friends it usually starts with eating something somewhere. If the food you eat messes your body up, then you have the stress of dealing with it, hiding it, and it makes you unable to be free and be yourself.
My ex wife has celiac. It's not hard to deal with as long as you're paying attention. Eating what you shouldn't be eating though will tear you up inside.