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If you are connected to a doctor's clinic or network, you can see if they have a nutritionist that you can consult with. The internet is full of information, but not all of it is accurate or appropriate for each individual's needs. I would start with finding a nutritionist who will be able to inform you about alternatives, recipes, and where to shop for the alternative foods.
At every grocery store(some better than others)you will find many options to meet your dietary needs. But you will have to read every label until you get used to what you're looking for. And you can research online what exactly you need to be looking for. Thankfully our food stores have gotten much better in accommodating those folks that do have dietary restrictions whether by choice or true health concerns. I have a 22 year old grandson that was diagnosed with celiac disease when he was 5 and an 18 year old granddaughter from the same family who can't have dairy, so my daughter(their mom) has gotten good at reading labels and learning the different names for wheat, dairy, and the like. And back when my grandson was 5 there was very little available that was gluten free, but that has changed tremendously as more and more people have opted to not eat gluten. But thankfully for you, you now have many options whether it be gluten free, dairy, soy or egg white free to choose from, but you will have to learn how to read the labels and the various names that refer to basically the same ingredient. Google will be your friend in figuring it all out.
Some countries (I Think Ireland and Scotland are some) will supply the gluten free products through your doctor at no charge.
In America, gluten free bread, gluten free crackers, gluten free pasta and the alternative almond milks are found in most grocery stores. We pay for it ourselves.
Golly, milk is the easy one. They make it now from goats and they make it now from oats! They basically make it from just about everything. Other issues get more difficult. I suggest a consult with a good nutritionist. Your MD should already have suggested this. You will get wonderful recommendations and book ideas to help you work out your diet.
Mickey13, welcome to the forum. I also cannot have milk products so I look for a brand called Lactaid which is sold at most large grocery stores plus Walmart and Target.
There is Lactaid milk, Lactaid ice cream (the chocolate is pretty good). Plus there are Lactaid pills one can take prior to eating/drinking regular milk, and yes, those pills do work.
Hi Mickey. Join the club. I am allergic to gluten, oats, dairy, watermelon and a few other things as well as having issues with high FODMAPS food. Of course stress makes these things worse.
ff - lactaid won't help if you are allergic to dairy. It only helps if you are lactose intolerant.
Mickey there are lots of alternatives but you have to be careful. Some foods say they are vegan/dairy free but I get a reaction to them probably due to cross contamination in the factory that makes them. For me it's a trial and error process of finding what foods can eat and what I can't as I get a reaction to them.
Milk alternatives include almond milk, coconut milk, cashew milk, hazelnut milk. and oatmilk if you can tolerate that. I think there are a few other others as well e.g. hemp milk. There are some fake (dairy free) cheeses as well and also dairy free cream cheese, sour cream and yogurt and ice cream. I find them in the dairy or freezer section of the grocery store.
Gluten alternatives are available in grocery stores too - gluten free breads, crackers and so on. However you need to be sure they don't have milk products in them and that means a lot of reading of ingredients regularly as something they change the ingredients.
I have found it is easier to eliminate gluten than milk products. I look for certified gluten free and certified dairy free.
Some items I order online from Amazon or from the manufacturer. For example I can eat nuts but most are contaminated so I get a reaction. As a result I order from Nuts.com and can find a good selection of dairy free and gluten free nuts. I can get gluten and dairy free chocolate online too
I don't know about sources for egg free foods. If you are celiac you may find a site which lists foods and brands that work for celiacs.
I cook a lot from scratch as then I know what is in what I am eating. You can buy gluten free flour or some recipes use fine ground almond flour instead.
I feel for you, I really do as I still deal with this on a daily basis. If you have any questions do ask me, as I have done a lot of reading in this area and may be able to help you.
Wishing you all the best. I am sorry you have to deal with this problem.
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I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
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You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
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And you can research online what exactly you need to be looking for.
Thankfully our food stores have gotten much better in accommodating those folks that do have dietary restrictions whether by choice or true health concerns.
I have a 22 year old grandson that was diagnosed with celiac disease when he was 5 and an 18 year old granddaughter from the same family who can't have dairy, so my daughter(their mom) has gotten good at reading labels and learning the different names for wheat, dairy, and the like.
And back when my grandson was 5 there was very little available that was gluten free, but that has changed tremendously as more and more people have opted to not eat gluten.
But thankfully for you, you now have many options whether it be gluten free, dairy, soy or egg white free to choose from, but you will have to learn how to read the labels and the various names that refer to basically the same ingredient.
Google will be your friend in figuring it all out.
Some countries (I Think Ireland and Scotland are some) will supply the gluten free products through your doctor at no charge.
In America, gluten free bread, gluten free crackers, gluten free pasta and the alternative almond milks are found in most grocery stores. We pay for it ourselves.
Other issues get more difficult.
I suggest a consult with a good nutritionist. Your MD should already have suggested this. You will get wonderful recommendations and book ideas to help you work out your diet.
I agree, see a nutritionist. I just went on line, there are several things you can eat that are gluten free,
There is Lactaid milk, Lactaid ice cream (the chocolate is pretty good). Plus there are Lactaid pills one can take prior to eating/drinking regular milk, and yes, those pills do work.
ff - lactaid won't help if you are allergic to dairy. It only helps if you are lactose intolerant.
Mickey there are lots of alternatives but you have to be careful. Some foods say they are vegan/dairy free but I get a reaction to them probably due to cross contamination in the factory that makes them. For me it's a trial and error process of finding what foods can eat and what I can't as I get a reaction to them.
Milk alternatives include almond milk, coconut milk, cashew milk, hazelnut milk. and oatmilk if you can tolerate that. I think there are a few other others as well e.g. hemp milk. There are some fake (dairy free) cheeses as well and also dairy free cream cheese, sour cream and yogurt and ice cream. I find them in the dairy or freezer section of the grocery store.
Gluten alternatives are available in grocery stores too - gluten free breads, crackers and so on. However you need to be sure they don't have milk products in them and that means a lot of reading of ingredients regularly as something they change the ingredients.
I have found it is easier to eliminate gluten than milk products. I look for certified gluten free and certified dairy free.
Some items I order online from Amazon or from the manufacturer. For example I can eat nuts but most are contaminated so I get a reaction. As a result I order from Nuts.com and can find a good selection of dairy free and gluten free nuts. I can get gluten and dairy free chocolate online too
I don't know about sources for egg free foods. If you are celiac you may find a site which lists foods and brands that work for celiacs.
I cook a lot from scratch as then I know what is in what I am eating. You can buy gluten free flour or some recipes use fine ground almond flour instead.
I feel for you, I really do as I still deal with this on a daily basis. If you have any questions do ask me, as I have done a lot of reading in this area and may be able to help you.
Wishing you all the best. I am sorry you have to deal with this problem.