"Is there an Instant Breakfast like the one by Carnation that does NOT have SOY in it? Everything seems to have soy!"

I want to start getting more nutrients in me in the morning, so I decided some sort of breakfast drink would be best because I can finish it at work if need be. I was drinking Ensure, but I've slowly become more and more intolerant to soy. Dairy, soy, nuts, and of course gluten are not options for me. I'm also a little unsure of xanthan gum, though I haven't cut it from my diet yet.
I'm considering doing hemp milk with carnation instant breakfast (powder), but I need to check the ingredients of the Carnation first.
I know a few people here have similar intolerances as me, so I'm hoping for some suggestions.
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Torrey



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PostPosted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 7:44 pm Post subject: Reply with quote
You might want to check out glutenfreegoddess.blogspot.com.

I do believe she had posted some "smoothie" type options that may work for you...I do remember a recipe for a blueberry smoothie, if I'm not mistaken.

Hope this helps!!!
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 7:54 pm Post subject: Reply with quote
Torrey wrote:
You might want to check out glutenfreegoddess.blogspot.com.

I do believe she had posted some "smoothie" type options that may work for you...I do remember a recipe for a blueberry smoothie, if I'm not mistaken.

Hope this helps!!!
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Thanks for the tip Torrey. I'll definitely check that one out.

My idea for Carnation Instant Breakfast is out because it says right on the box that it is made on lines that also process wheat products. I could have sworn the website had it listed as on ok one.
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 8:09 pm Post subject: Reply with quote
I picked up some rice protein powder at the health food store...at the moment, I have forgotten the company's name, but I know you can also buy it through Miss Roben's/Allergy Grocer...

I did a quick look-see through the GF Goddess Blog, and I saw 3 possible options for you. One was a blueberry smoothie, another was a chocolate strawberry smoothie, and I think another was either cranberry or strawberry and banana...all were GF/CF/soy-free, I *think*!!!
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 11:40 pm Post subject: Reply with quote
I've come to depend on a morning smoothie that I've tweaked to suit my needs. I empty a probiotic capsule, add a scoop or two of hemp seed powder, a banana, some berries - fresh or frozen, ice and a splash of water and juice.
No dairy, no gluten, no soy, no grains, no yeast.

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BREAKFAST: 1 carnation instant breakfast shake made with fat free milk
1/2 a pink grapefruit

SNACK: 1 flavoured quaker rice cake or 1 package of thinsations

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1/2 a pink grapefruit

SNACK: 1 flavoured quaker rice cake or 1 package of thinsations

DINNER: 1/2 a pink grapefruit
1 1/2 cups of salad mix with fat-free dressing (or a minimal amount of normal
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1-2 servings of meat or other protien

SNACK: 1 flavoured quaker rice cake or 1 package of thinsations

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Like most parents raising a gluten free child, I am in constant search of hidden and unknown sources of gluten. The web is full of valuable information, however, I have also stumbled along many pieces of inaccurate or misleading information. Perhaps this is because we cannot possibly keep up with all the changes and labeling out there. There are a few things I have found on gluten free menu plans that I feel need addressed.

Carnation Instant Breakfast is recommended as part of the menu plan on Ventura County Celiacs page. The recommendation is to make it in either soy or regular milk. Carnation does of course, contain dairy so this is NOT suitable for a casein free diet so don’t be misled that mixing it with soy milk will be okay. In addition, the companies website states the following in regard to gluten:


“The flavorings used in CARNATION® INSTANT BREAKFAST® Ready-To-Drink contain barley extracts, which contribute less than 1 part per million of barley gluten in the final product. We have recently added a statement to the label indicating the existence of barley in these products. The products have not changed, but, as a service to our consumers, we chose to disclose all sources of gluten. The degree of sensitivity to gluten varies among individuals, please discuss with your physician if you have concerns.”

So, if you are not on a casein free diet and find that tiny sources of gluten do not affect you, then go ahead with the Carnation shakes.