Community Spotlight: Dr. Jean Layton FoodistaChat Recap
By: Marissa Brassfield
Published: August 10, 2012

This past Wednesday, Dr. Jean Layton joined us as our featured #foodistachat guest to discuss gluten-free living. She discussed everything from hash and malt vinegar to USDA food labeling. Without further ado, the recap:
All right, let's get the party started! Please welcome @gfdoctor, who's here to answer all your Qs about #gf living. #foodistachat
— Foodista (@foodista) August 8, 2012

Love that we can share #GFree information this way on #foodistachat.#foodistachat
— GFDoctor-Jean Layton (@GFDoctor) August 8, 2012

Hi @gfdoctor. I blog about hash (as in food) and believe most hashes are GF. THoughts? #foodistachat
— hashcapades (@Hashcapades) August 8, 2012

@gfdoctor Fabulous! I do have a Dirty Rice Hash, what about rice? #foodistachat
— hashcapades (@Hashcapades) August 8, 2012

@hashcapades Some BBQ sauces are fine if made with cornstarch as the thickener. Others use wheat, common problem for #gfree #foodistachat
— GFDoctor-Jean Layton (@GFDoctor) August 8, 2012

@gfdoctor I'm #glutenfree myself for some serious health problems. But what are the most common/ non sickness reasons? #foodistachat
— velvetaroma (@velvetaroma) August 8, 2012

Top 10 reasons people follow a #Glutenfree diet, #9 - Their favorite athlete is following the diet and they want to emulate #foodistachat
— GFDoctor-Jean Layton (@GFDoctor) August 8, 2012

@hashcapades #foodistachat I'm not sure about the TJ's sauce but the McCormicks chili powder is #Gfree so you are 1/2 way there :)
— GFDoctor-Jean Layton (@GFDoctor) August 8, 2012

@foodista #foodistachat Other places folks get glutened, Fryers that are used for multiple foods- fries and batter dipped items.
— GFDoctor-Jean Layton (@GFDoctor) August 8, 2012

@foodista #foodistachat People also forget that barley contains gluten.Beer, barley malt sweetener, barley grain in soup are all gluten full
— GFDoctor-Jean Layton (@GFDoctor) August 8, 2012

Quinoa!!

@gfdoctor is there a way to recover "quicker" if you've eaten something not #GFree and reacted? #foodistachat
— Claire McLean (@fireball3316) August 8, 2012

@foodista: What are your favorite gluten-free grains to cook with? #foodistachat
— Virginialicious.com (@Virginia_Delish) August 8, 2012

@susan_russo the one exception is MALT vinegar because the barley is added as a flavoring.#foodistachat
— GFDoctor-Jean Layton (@GFDoctor) August 8, 2012

@gfdoctor is there a way to recover "quicker" if you've eaten something not #GFree and reacted? #foodistachat
— Claire McLean (@fireball3316) August 8, 2012

USDA hasn't yet (after years) defined #Gfree. So it is a buyer beware situation in the USA. Canada and Europe define as 20ppm #foodistachat
— GFDoctor-Jean Layton (@GFDoctor) August 8, 2012

What advice would you give to someone new to a #gfree diet? #foodistachat
— Foodista (@foodista) August 8, 2012

@gfdoctor When substituting flour for GF flour, is there a specific type/flavor you prefer in baking? Typing from Utah! #foodistachat
— Kitchen Adventures (@kitchenventures) August 8, 2012

amazon.com/Pharmax-DE03-6… #foodistachat
— GFDoctor-Jean Layton (@GFDoctor) August 8, 2012

@fireball3316 I would like to know more. Up and down? Thanks! New to this! #foodistachat
— Kelly Miller (@_kellymiller) August 8, 2012

I have a flour chart on my blog that gives flavor profiles, carb counts, etc. gfdoctorrecipes.com #foodistachat
— GFDoctor-Jean Layton (@GFDoctor) August 8, 2012

80% of people following a #GlutenFree diet are NOT diagnosed with celiac disease #foodistachat @gfdoctor
— GFDoctor-Jean Layton (@GFDoctor) August 8, 2012

Always have food available so you don't get hungry and make foolish choices - find a stylish lunch box - stay #gfree #foodistachat
— Wendy (@PalmTreesGFree) August 8, 2012

@cleanthrive is an Elimination and Challenge program that will allow the participant to learn Exactly which foods for Them #foodistachat
— GFDoctor-Jean Layton (@GFDoctor) August 8, 2012

Each week we remove more allergens, till at week 4 the diet consists of vegetables.#foodistachat
— GFDoctor-Jean Layton (@GFDoctor) August 8, 2012

Then the process begins, reintroducing each food to watch for reactions. Even at week 4, we eat real food, not just smoothies #foodistachat
— GFDoctor-Jean Layton (@GFDoctor) August 8, 2012

The program is balanced, lots of great recipes, wonderful product suggestions too.#foodistachat
— GFDoctor-Jean Layton (@GFDoctor) August 8, 2012

We'll also have an online community to share our experiences.been running groups in my office, want to bring it to the world #foodistachat
— GFDoctor-Jean Layton (@GFDoctor) August 9, 2012

Launch is 9/1 barring problems cleanthrive.com #foodistachat
— GFDoctor-Jean Layton (@GFDoctor) August 9, 2012

Thank you all so much for joining us this afternoon. @gfdoctor, thank you for your time and expertise! #foodistachat
— Foodista (@foodista) August 9, 2012