Thanks for all the info Jaime. I've written down your suggestions and
will get right on them. As far as the coke goes, I guess the
questionable ingredient is the caramel coloring. According to the
Celiac Sprue Association, colorings and dyes MAY trigger a response,
mainly because the source is questionable for these. I have read on
several other sites that caramel coloring is on the "no" list. The
only reason I bring this up again is because I've had indigestion the
4 days I've been gluten free. The only thing I haven't given up is
the diet coke, and I sure don't want to have to. But then I licked an
envelope yesterday and wear lipstick too, both of which I've found out
contain gluten, so who knows. I really appreciate your info, and I'll
call Coca Cola to see if they know the source of their coloring.

Thanks and have a great gluten free day :-)
Deb

--- In celiacspruedisease@yahoogroups.com, jmeadb <no_reply@y...>
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> Hello! I called the Coca-Cola company a few months ago, and they
> assured me that even Vanilla coke was gluten free. Products do
> change all the time, so here is the number if you would like to
check
> for yourself. 1-800-438-2653
> I have a wonderful resource from the Celiac Sprue Association. I
> ordered their Cooperative Gluten-Free Products Listing. They have
> updated listings yearly. Their website, is www.csaceliacs.org
> telephone number, is 402-558-0600.
> Some really good gluten free cookbooks to check into, are by Bette
> Hagman. (I've found them at Barnes n Noble.) There are quite a
few
> recipies for bread that are actually quite tasty!
> Hang in there! It does get easier!!!!
> Jaime :)
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> - In celiacspruedisease@yahoogroups.com, "wildhairgrl52"
> <wildhairgrl52@y...> wrote:
> > Hi,
> > I was just diagnosed on Mon. About 5 wks. ago my dad was
diagnosed,
> > said I needed to be tested, and here I am. I'm feeling a little
> > overwhelmed as I do all this research online today. I'm trying
to
> be
> > positive and remember that in the long run I'll probably feel
better
> > than I have in years, but the more I read, the more i realize
what a
> > lifestyle change this will be. I have 2 grown children who now
> > need to be told and tested also. They both have had some symptoms
> for
> > a long time. In the meantime, I'm going to the health food store
in
> > search of gluten free products tonight. Since my diagnosis I've
> > lived on chicken vegetable soup that I made, mandarin oranges and
> > bananas. I think I could die for a piece of bread right now.....I
am
> > smiling though, grateful that it's been caught. Just wanted to
> > introduce myself and say hi. Oh, and one question....I drink a
lot
> of
> > diet vanilla coke. Does anyone know if the caramel coloring
and/or
> > flavorings are a problem? Thanks.
> >
> > Deb