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Gluten Free

JenRun1
JenRun1 Posts: 212
edited February 1 in Health and Weight Loss
Anyone have any advice on how to transition to Gluten Free eatting?

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  • ritchiedrama
    ritchiedrama Posts: 1,304 Member
    Stop eating gluten I guess?

    On a more serious note: Why?
  • JenRun1
    JenRun1 Posts: 212
    Stop eating gluten I guess?

    On a more serious note: Why?

    The obvious answer :) I'm just exploring my options and collecting real life experiences before attempting anything.
  • lin7604
    lin7604 Posts: 2,951 Member
    i wouldn't if you don't have to. just try to eat more whole / natural foods. my son is celiac and has to be GF not by choice....
  • ritchiedrama
    ritchiedrama Posts: 1,304 Member
    Stop eating gluten I guess?

    On a more serious note: Why?

    The obvious answer :) I'm just exploring my options and collecting real life experiences before attempting anything.

    It just makes no sense - you don't need to limit food choices in life - if you really WANT to, sure go ahead but if its because you've read or heard something, it is non-sense.
  • 6mimi
    6mimi Posts: 1,432 Member
    I'm on day 5 of gluten free. I have Fibromyalgia and migraines and I read that sometimes there can be a connection with gluten. My physician also said that it helps some people. So, that is why I am giving it up for at least 2 weeks. The easiest way to go without gluten is clean eating. Meat, veggies and fruit are all gluten free. When adding any processed food, you really have to read the labels closely. There are a lot of resources on-line that are helpful. Good luck!:flowerforyou:
  • unFATuated
    unFATuated Posts: 204 Member
    If you suspect that you are intolerant to gluten, then of course cutting out gluten is a good idea to see if you feel better. Most packaged foods are now marked gluten free (if they are) or that they contain gluten so it's not that hard really to stop eating gluten. Otherwise, I agree, there's no point limiting yourself if you don't have to.

    I find I feel better if I don't consume wheat, but most other gluten sources I'm fine with.
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