Has anyone here started a gluten free/casien free diet? Advice?

[lildreamer316]

I need to start one for my son,who is showing signs of being on the autism spectrum. I would like to find a way to ease him into this. If anyone has books/methods that have worked for you, please do share. I'm looking up lots of resources online,but firsthand experiences are very valued.

Thanks...:)

[Lucinda]

1. All Recipes has a Gluten free section with reader reviews of the recipes

http://allrecipes.com//Recipes/healthy-cooking/gluten-free/Main.aspx

They may casein free as well. I dont have any experience with them...but I love checking with reviewed recipes for ideas. Good luck.

[lildreamer316]

2. Great!

Thanks Lucinda.. :)

[Lucinda]

3. YVW... Hope that helps some.

C & B has been a little slow lately, but somone may pop in with some first hand experience for you!

[Tesha]

4. This is a good diet for everyone actually.

Keep menus simple with mostly fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, beans, seeds, nuts, and high quality protein.


Have you seen this page?
http://www.livestrong.com/article/316415-list-of-foods-allowed-in-the-gfcf-diet/

Best of luck with this approach - it looks like it really has a firm scientific basis - and let us know how things are going,:hug:

[lildreamer316]

6. Thank you..

I followed up on a lot of stuff on that link. I'm going shopping for Bob's Red Mill mixes tomorrow.
Really appreciated! I'll keep you posted.

[trud]

5. Amy's

I love Amy's foods and they are very good at special diets. Here's their page on the autism gluten free, casein free diet and which of their products are okay for that:

http://www.amys.com/special_diets/autism.php

I'm not saying live on frozen foods, just that it's nice to have a backup.

[lildreamer316]

7. That's good..

they sell those at some of the Food Lions around here. I'm gonna go stock up and see how he likes them. Thank you. ;)

[Lucinda]

8. Ran across this:

http://www.hulu.com/watch/126997/food-network-originals-gluten-free-baking#continuous_play=on

[japple]

9. nadinbrzezinski had a few posts earlier on this. She posted

over in the Chronic Health forum about a pasta she liked that was made with quinoa and corn. You might pm her.