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Ruchie - Are you sure about the rice? I've always heard that it's a safe staple for celiac. My aunt is gluten intolerant and she lives on rice. Have you tried just plain white sticky rice or rice noodles?

Also - check your largest health food market for pre-packaged mixes that are gluten free. I've seen these for breads, pancakes, biscuits, etc. Check the label to make sure they're low fat and dairy free, and you should be just fine. I'd also get the Gluten Free Gourmet books by Betty Hagman and modify her recipes to the IBS guidelines (if you're stumped just post the recipe on the recipe board and we'll help you).

Root veggies are good - not just white potatoes but sweet potatoes, rutabagas, beets, turnips, parnsips. They roast beautifully and also make great soups.

I have heard oatmeal may be okay as well - it does have gluten, but recent studies have shown that the gluten does not cause problems for celiac the way wheat gluten does. You might still be cautious here though.

Best,
Heather

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