Gluten free-Rice free....

[feenie]

My oldest God Son has always been allergic to Eggs, nuts and peas.
Recently they tested him further and he is also allergic to Wheat,rice,soy as well as beans.
Does anyone have any good substitutes they could reccomend?
Thanks so much

 

[ticktock]

My oldest God Son has always been allergic to Eggs, nuts and peas.
Recently they tested him further and he is also allergic to Wheat,rice,soy as well as beans.
Does anyone have any good substitutes they could reccomend?
Thanks so much

That's a tough one! All the gluten substitutes I know are rice or bean based. I'm gluten and soy intolerant and I have a hard time finding GF that doesn't have soy.

Just remember that grains are not neccesary in the human diet. They are cheaper to produce and were easier to store for long periods of time before we had refridgeration ect. The things that are good for you are lots of veggies and lean meats. Depending on his age he should be getting more fats in his diet than an adult so a little fatty meat or dairy is GOOD for him.

It makes it hard to eat on the run, no sandwiches etc, you always have to have a real meal, but it is truely better for everyone to eat this way. You didn't mention if he is specifically allergic to oats? There are some gluten free oats on the market, they are processed in mills that don't process gluten products. Some people still react to them though, so you would have to try and see. Also remember you can use corn starch instead of flour for sauces, gravies etc. Good luck.

 

[mechurchlady]

It will nearly be impossible to find a nut, egg, wheat, soy, bean and rice free product out there. The milk substitutes are made with rice, soy, soy/wheat, hazelnut and almonds as are all dairy substitutes. There is Dari-Free which has lactic acid but is rice and soy free.

http://www.bobsredmill.com/index.php
Has gluten free flour for making at home bread and other baked goods.
They have things like date sugar, cornstarch, flour and other baking needs. Like most places they often use beans or rice as a substitute but the flour, date sugar, maple sugar, cornstarch and grits all are gluten free and purely that item.

I never tried this company which sells dry mixes.
http://www.chebe.com/dryproduct.htm
Ingredients: Manioc (tapioca) flour, modified manioc starch (100% manioc), iodine-free sea salt, cream of tartar, sodium bicarbonate.


http://www.clanthompson.com/res_contacts_shop.php3
A list of companies making gluten free items. I spent nearly an hour cllicking on links.

I am not sure about cross contamination but I use corn tortillas which usually are guaranteed on the label as gluten free. Mission probably. Lays plain chip, Fritos, Tims potato chips, and some Oscar Myer cold cuts.

 

[SueM in MN]

I'm going to move this to the disABILITIES Community Board since this is a more general question.