Santa Fe Cattle Co

Santa Fe Cattle Co has been a favorite haunt of my family's for about a year now. When I discovered I was gluten intolerant, I was concerned I wouldn't be able to eat here. Every Saturday we go to Wal-Mart and this restaurant is in the same complex so it's extremely convenient. It's usually really good. Although it did go downhill for awhile, it seems to be redeeming itself lately. The wait staff in the past has been pretty dismal but this past week when I visited, the server we had was especially nice and very accommodating. I told her up front that I was eating gluten-free and to please make sure there was no cross contamination. This was the first time I have eaten there since going gluten-free and I was impressed.

one of the many fun signs hanging in the dining area

I ordered the smothered chopped sirloin with a baked potato. It's a half pound of chopped steak topped with sauteed mushrooms and onions then smothered in Monterrey Jack cheese. The meal came piping hot and was extremely tasty. I loved the steak and the baked potato. I had absolutely no ill effects and definitely plan on going back.

peanuts at every table

Santa Fe Cattle Co

Real. Fresh. Fun

12131 S Vancouver Ave, Glenpool

(918) 321-2727

Menu: Santa Fe Cattle Co

If you have eaten gluten-free at a local restaurant in the Tulsa area, I would love for you to guest post. Just contact me! pandamayhem@gmail.com

My Symptoms

I thought I should post my laundry list of symptoms here for reference.

Obesity
Easy Bruising - was tested for Diabetes in my early 20s because of this
*Abdominal Pain
*Constipation alternating with diarrhea
*Diarrhea, chronic
*Gas
*IBS
*Borborygmi (stomach rumbling) - ever sat next to me and heard this?
*Gall Bladder Disease - Surgery Dec 2007 and Jan 2008
*Asthma - I have a hard time breathing after eating gluten.
*Anxiety
*Depression
*Irritability
Kidney Stones - Jan 2010 The ones I had are gone but they could come back.
Dysmenorrhea (painful menstrual periods)
*Bipolar Disorder
*Easy Frustration and Anger
*Panic Attacks
Slow and Scattered Thinking - much better but still struggling
*Weeping Sores on Scalp - caused from gluten shampoos
*Cystic Acne
*Redness on my face
*Sinus Issues - the first thing that happens when I eat gluten is a runny nose. That's a couple of bites into it. My sinuses are crystal clear now and I'm positive I have stopped snoring.
*Muscle Weakness - Didn't realize I had this until I went off gluten
*Arthritis - I have it in my hands and now the pain is gone
*Nausea - Not so much now, but I had a lot before my gall bladder surgery and more recently, about 5 years ago.
*Fatigue - sleeping 12 hours a day and still feeling exhausted
*Urinary Tract Infection - After eating gluten, I feel that sensation
*Impatience - This is SO me
Lack of Desire to Get Things Done - I have a horrible case of lack of motivation. It's something I've struggled with for a very long time.
*Foggy Head - Didn't realize I had this until I went off gluten

I am not saying Celiac Disease caused ALL of this but I'm sure it played an important part.

* things that have gone away since being GF for almost 6 weeks.

Fact: At least 3 million Americans have Celiac Disease. 97% are undiagnosed. That's more than the population of Nevada.

I am a KINDaholic

KINDaholic
-noun [kahyn-duh-haw-lik]
1. Someone with uncontrollable
love for KIND and spreading kindness.

KIND's all natural whole nut & fruit bars put an end to hunger by delivering all-natural nutrients like fiber, protein, calcium and iron. At KIND, we believe ‘you are what you eat,’ so while other companies often over-process, we take pride in crafting foods using ingredients you can see and pronounce®. Almond & Apricot is packed with almonds that help prevent osteoporosis and regulate blood pressure and Blueberry Pecan + Fiber is packed with antioxidant-rich blueberries that work to boost your immune system. Every KIND bar is made from all-natural ingredients that deliver a healthy dose of vitamins and minerals.

These are one of my favorite GF snacks. They are packed with vitamins and minerals and fill me up. They taste SO good too and aren't loaded with a bunch of junk including fructose corn syrup.

My favorite right now is the KIND Plus dark chocolate cherry cashew + antioxidants.

The Plus has extra vitamins and minerals so these are doubly good for me. These have 50% recommended Daily Value of Vitamins A, C and E.

I strongly suggest these. You can find them at Whole Foods, Food Pyramid, Akin's, Petty's, and at QuikTrip. QT is the only place I have seen the dark chocolate cherry so far. I really want to order a case of these! Run by and grab you one when you need something to fill you up and are in a hurry. QT has them on the other side of the check out counter where the other protein bars are located. Enjoy!

Note: They retail for 1.99 each but I think most places have them for less.