Forgetting...

I don't know about anyone else but sometimes life just gets so busy that I forget that I have Celiac, that I can't have gluten. I just don't have the "Classic" symptoms. I don't get sick right away, I usually don't have any symptoms. My main symptom is my anemia and with my iron shots I have been feeling really good again. I have energy again and I don't seem to experience the foggy feeling I would have at work half way through the day.



I was looking through Danna Korn's "Wheat Free Worry Free" the other night and realized that there are still products that I don't think about or worry about that I should.



Here is a list of items to either avoid completely or to do your homework on. I really needed this reminder to keep me thinking.

• Envelopes, stamps or other gummed labels


• Medicines


• Cross contamination between food store bins selling raw flours and grains (the scoops are the culprit)


• Non-gluten free bread crumbs in butter, jams, toasters, counters, etc.


• Packet & canned soups


• Ground spices- wheat flour is often used to prevent caking


• Gravy mixes


• Laxatives- check carefully


• Ice Creams- check carefully


• Rice cakes and crackers


• Sandwich meats


• Beef and Chicken broth


• Egg substitutes


• Baked beans


• Dry roasted nuts


• Dried fruits


• Fruit pie fillings


• Potato Chips


• Instant drinks (tea, coffee, fruit drinks, chocolate)


• Gum


• Marshmallows


• Candy


• Baking Powder


• Worcestershire Sauce

So the next time life gets busy and I just grab something to eat or to even touch my lips I hope I remember to stop and ask myself. Is this bad for me?

Allie Mae was tired and decided she was going to bed without mom.