Hey Rich - sorry to hear Cassie was diagnosed with Celiac; it sucks. I was diagnosed in September 2014 and it changed how I have to go about cycling, and ensuring I have enough food with me on a ride because I can no longer just eat what's available. I use GU's GF stroopwafels, Skratch Labs Peanut and Strawberry energy bars, homemade PBJ, and Skratch's hydration mix (when it's really hot). Hopefully her case of Celiac isn't too severe (mine isn't) and it'll take time to sort out the new diet. Cool video and thanks for sharing, sir.
My wife has been celiac for quite a few years. And while at first it felt a bit daunting for what it might mean to change in diet, it actually wasn't as a bad. I have modified what I have eat so there is a lot less separate meals-ing, which was way easier than I thought. I ended up eating way better, and she ended up bloating way less which was a bonus. Only thing I couldn't give up was post-ride beer. That's impossible. LOL.
@@backofthegravelpack she said look for Amy’s Kitchen and they’re frozen burritos which you can tuck in your jersey pockets and ‘warm’ over the ride, there.
Sorry to hear about the celiac. Costco has Heavenly Hunks. Gluten free, 14 gr carbs per square (a square is ab1 square inch), 110 calories and taste outstanding. Easy to eat on the bike, oatmeal, chocolate, some salt coconut shreds. They keep their shape in a little sandwich bag. They aren't dry. My race partners wife has celiac, and these are her go to snack. Good luck.
@backofthegravelpack Glad to hear it. I'll be using them myself as part of the nutrition plan for an 8 hour gravel race (27 km loop, how many loops can you complete) in a few weeks. Happy you could get them do quickly!!
I don’t require a “gluten free” diet myself. I did live in a household for a few years that somewhat converted to gluten free. I don’t have “gluten free” suggestions per se. Foods marketed as gluten free are often more expensive than regular groceries. But I did learn there are many foods that have been gluten free before that was even a thing. With a little research you can develop a menu to your tastes. Many of the gluten free options will not taste or have the same texture as the food you are replacing. While I’ve found some to be sub par, others are enjoyable to eat, just a different flavor. Of course taste is subjective. My thing has been the chemical additives or seasonings in many of the popular brands that have changed their formulas over the years. It’s difficult for me to find suitable groceries or eat at restaurants because of this. But I’ve learned some to avoid and some that don’t cause me issues. HEB store brands seem to be good for me, but I confess that I haven’t checked the gluten free status. My long winded rant probably wasn’t much help, but I figured I would share my experience in case there’s a useful nugget. I enjoyed your video. I’ve been trying to work up to something a little longer myself. Been exploring the various paved paths and dirt trails here around Houston on my fat tire bike. 👍😎
Best Wishes Dealing with CD. Love you two, so pleased to see you riding!
Thanks so much!
Hey Rich - sorry to hear Cassie was diagnosed with Celiac; it sucks. I was diagnosed in September 2014 and it changed how I have to go about cycling, and ensuring I have enough food with me on a ride because I can no longer just eat what's available. I use GU's GF stroopwafels, Skratch Labs Peanut and Strawberry energy bars, homemade PBJ, and Skratch's hydration mix (when it's really hot).
Hopefully her case of Celiac isn't too severe (mine isn't) and it'll take time to sort out the new diet.
Cool video and thanks for sharing, sir.
Thanks man, we are learning and adjusting on the fly, and certainly appreciate the suggestions.
My wife has been celiac for quite a few years. And while at first it felt a bit daunting for what it might mean to change in diet, it actually wasn't as a bad. I have modified what I have eat so there is a lot less separate meals-ing, which was way easier than I thought.
I ended up eating way better, and she ended up bloating way less which was a bonus.
Only thing I couldn't give up was post-ride beer. That's impossible. LOL.
Great advice thanks Teeter! So far the struggles have ben finding good breads and pastas.
@@backofthegravelpack pastas are easy, bread unfortunately sucks. Most taste like sawdust.
@@backofthegravelpack she said look for Amy’s Kitchen and they’re frozen burritos which you can tuck in your jersey pockets and ‘warm’ over the ride, there.
Sorry to hear about the celiac. Costco has Heavenly Hunks. Gluten free, 14 gr carbs per square (a square is ab1 square inch), 110 calories and taste outstanding. Easy to eat on the bike, oatmeal, chocolate, some salt coconut shreds. They keep their shape in a little sandwich bag. They aren't dry. My race partners wife has celiac, and these are her go to snack. Good luck.
Awesome thanks for the suggestion, sounds like a great option!
Heavenly hunts are a hit, tried them today. Thanks for the Tip!
@backofthegravelpack Glad to hear it. I'll be using them myself as part of the nutrition plan for an 8 hour gravel race (27 km loop, how many loops can you complete) in a few weeks. Happy you could get them do quickly!!
I don’t require a “gluten free” diet myself.
I did live in a household for a few years that somewhat converted to gluten free.
I don’t have “gluten free” suggestions per se.
Foods marketed as gluten free are often more expensive than regular groceries.
But I did learn there are many foods that have been gluten free before that was even a thing.
With a little research you can develop a menu to your tastes.
Many of the gluten free options will not taste or have the same texture as the food you are replacing.
While I’ve found some to be sub par, others are enjoyable to eat, just a different flavor.
Of course taste is subjective.
My thing has been the chemical additives or seasonings in many of the popular brands that have changed their formulas over the years.
It’s difficult for me to find suitable groceries or eat at restaurants because of this.
But I’ve learned some to avoid and some that don’t cause me issues.
HEB store brands seem to be good for me, but I confess that I haven’t checked the gluten free status.
My long winded rant probably wasn’t much help, but I figured I would share my experience in case there’s a useful nugget.
I enjoyed your video.
I’ve been trying to work up to something a little longer myself.
Been exploring the various paved paths and dirt trails here around Houston on my fat tire bike.
👍😎
Appreciate the advice!