Gluten-Intolerance and the Vegan diet

by Mandu
(Washington)

I have always wanted to go Vegan, but what has usually stopped me is the fact that I am allergic to peanuts, gluten, and soy. Would the vegan lifestyle still work for me or should I just give it up altogether?

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Hi Mandu - I would love to hear from others out there who are vegan and gluten-intolerant. Any takers?

This is a bit out of my expertise, and I hesitate to answer the question myself just yet. If there is enough of a need I will research the topic.

Thanks for your patience, Mandu. Let's see what sort of response we get.

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Jan 09, 2010
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by: Kat

Yes, definitely more challenging, but getting easier thankfully as new products come on the market. Lucky I can have soy, but there are soy & nut free products also. Whole foods carries a burger in the frozen section that is rice-based, soy & gluten free & tastes good, forgot the brand name but it is in a blue box of 4 patties. Rice, corn & quinoa pastas solve the Italian cravings as do the rice & hemp milk replacers. I also found a great baking mix by 1-2-3 gluten free that is soy/nut/dairy/gluten free, directions inside box to use garbanzo beans instead of eggs. Also try the frozen rice pizza crusts (thin & crispy), brown rice tortillas make great veggie wraps & to replace my pastry cravings I buy a package of Mochi & bake that up (they also have a pizza flavor) all 3 products are at Whole Foods. As you take time to read ingredients, you will find more products to try. Also google glutenfree vegan & you will find websites & recipes to help you
Jan 10, 2010
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by: Sassy

Excellent! Thanks, Kat, for sharing your expertise with us.

This is such a huge topic these days. So many people suddenly seem to be gluten-intolerant. Why is anybody's guess.

While it may be easy to find foods that match your requirements, Mandu, what would be most important to me is whether or not you could THRIVE on a diet such as this. I am willing to bet the answer is yes.

But still, I wonder if there are any dieticians/nutritionists out there with an expertise in vegan gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free who can offer some words of wisdom with regards to meeting your nutrient needs?
Jan 11, 2010
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by: Mandu

I have hope again, in regards to possibly going semi vegan/FT Vegetarian again. I just became overwhelmed with all of my intolerances to certain foods, that the idea of being a vegan seemed so far fetched. So thanks again and I look forward to any more suggestions you or other commentators may have...thanks for the hope and the possible journey of veganism/vegetarianism.
Jan 11, 2010
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by: Sassy

Hi Mandu -- Just came across this. I think it is exactly the type of information you are looking for:

Vegan Gluten-Free Diet

Hugs to you,
Sassy
Feb 09, 2010
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by: Tanurr



I too am gluten intolerant. I would like to find sources for recipes to deal with this and also advice on proper nutrition for GI folks.
Feb 10, 2010
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by: Kat

There is a blog with recipes http://glutenfreevegan.wordpress.com/
And numerous websites including:
http://www.vegiac.com/forums/gluten-free-vegan-recipes/
There is also a book The Gluten Free Vegan by Susan O'Brien. You can preview it and see some recipes at http://books.google.com then search gluten free.

For a little info on substitutions for gluten-ingredients try http://www.vegfamily.com/health/gluten-free-vegan-diet.htm

A web search will show you many more options. If you are lucky enough to visit LA there are numerous vegan restaurants and the ones I've tried so far do have some Gluten free choices.
Feb 10, 2010
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by: Mandu

Thank You Kat,
I am slowly making those changes in regards to my gluten intolerance and thank you all for your help and information.
Feb 22, 2010
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by: sXe vegan

I used to think like you when my allergies were very new. 7 years ago, I had to cut out gluten, nuts, sugar, sweeteners, sulphur dioxide and other chemicals among other things. I was finding it so hard to stop dairy which I had previously almost quit. In addition, I could not digest beans (except soy), raw veggies and refined stuff like white rice. My diet consists of soy and the few options available to me in a 3rd world country. I can't find take out that is healthy and since I lack discipline, I just stay close to work so I can come home for a warm lunch. I have narrowed my diet further to organic only, I only eat seasonal and mostly local - apart from being more ethical, it is much more satisfying. It's not inconvenient or depressing, what would be is if more animals were exploited, raped and killed for my sake or "convenience".

I try eat half-cooked because I can't eat raw, I also may eat more varied than my vegan and non-vegan friends even though I rarely stray from 20-minute meals.

By the way, there is a treatment called the NAET which allegedly treats allergies, it's not available locally so I haven't tried it.
Feb 06, 2012
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by: Mary

I am so happy to find this web sight as I have just learned I am gluten intolerent and will enjoy this sight I"m sure.Thank you

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