I want to cut gluten...
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I'm gluten free because I have Crohn's disease and insulin resistance. I'm not sure why people say it's hard to be gluten free because it's not. It's only hard for those who eat a lot of processed foods.
I eat the same thing for breakfast every morning…. Bob's Red Mill gluten free steel cut oats with gluten free flax seeds.
For a morning snack, I usually have a banana.
For lunch, I have 4-6 oz. of meat, brown rice, sweet potato, or white potato, and veggies.
For afternoon snacks, I usually have a Kind bar because they are gluten free.
For dinner, 4-6 oz. of meat, brown rice, sweet potato, or white potato, and veggies.
I don't eat cake, cupcakes, cookies, brownies, pasta, muffins, etc. so for me, it's not a problem. I still eat gluten free pretzels and crackers. My favorite brand is Glutino. I love Nature's Promise organic gluten free popcorn. Other snacks for me include nuts, fruits, and veggies with greek yogurt dip. If I do want a treat, I go to a local gluten free/dairy free/soy protein free/egg free/nut free/non GMO bakery and freeze whatever I buy. I currently have gluten free multigrain bread and vanilla poundcake in my freezer.
I RARELY eat out unless I am traveling. When I do eat out, (which is once in a blue moon), I order off of the gluten free menu. Obviously when you eat out at a restaurant, there is the possibility of cross-contaimination so keep that in mind.
No offense but you state that you can't understand why people think its hard to avoid gluten and then proceed to describe an incredibly regimented diet that does not involve eating out except for at places that offer gluten free menus.
Some people might legitimately consider that a heavy restriction.
I do not believe my diet is regimented. I simply eat healthy and avoid processed foods as much as I can, with the exception of gluten free pretzels, crackers, and popcorn.
A gluten free diet is totally do-able. It just requires a lot of meal prep and research to know what ingredients to watch out for when looking at food labels.0 -
Im not getting tested. Just cutting it out for 2 weeks. if it works and i feel better, adios gluten. If it doesnt, hello gluten. Not eating gluten isnt a big deal, there are other things to eat and it will help me not eat junk, since gluten makes up all junk food.
I really don't understand why you wouldn't get tested, its a totally simple blood test. But alright sounds like you've made up your mind, good luck.0 -
Not only that, if you cut gluten out, then it's impossible to test for celiacs or gluten sensitivity. Better to get tested first.frequent abdominal bloating and pain is a symptom of celiacs.
It is. Its a symptom of a lot of things. Just saying there is an actual medical test for celiacs that can determine 100% whether or not you have it. Before you go into a rather severe dietary restriction you should probably have the test, might save you the trouble.0 -
I eat the same thing for breakfast every morningI do not believe my diet is regimented.
"reg·i·ment·ed
/ˈrejəˌmentid/
adjective
very strictly organized or controlled."
Maybe a little bit regimented?
Its not a bad thing and for someone with Crohns's its pretty much necessary but you do have a regimented diet. Not everyone can describe what they eat by just listing off a few things and a few exceptions. I couldn't tell you what I eat in a week in a paragraph. Its good you can do it and not feel restricted that's really good but you can't just assume it would be easy for anyone.0 -
Loaded question with responses all over the board.
Talking from experience, cut it out completely for two weeks.
And see how you feel, period. If you feel much better you have your answer.
No need for discussion. Your stomach bloating and digestion issues will disappear if you have issues with gluten.
If you decide to try this I would like to hear how it goes for you.
Changed my life, feel so much better.
Still eat a little at times but I know right away when to stay away from it.
Friend request me if you would like.
Good luck.0 -
Im not getting tested. Just cutting it out for 2 weeks. if it works and i feel better, adios gluten. If it doesnt, hello gluten. Not eating gluten isnt a big deal, there are other things to eat and it will help me not eat junk, since gluten makes up all junk food.
You must not be too concerned and the symptoms you are experiencing must not be THAT bad if you are so reluctant about having a simple blood test performed……0 -
"talk to your doctor" :laugh: . Why, so you can get put on peptobismol? Why don't you just cut out gluten for 6 weeks and see if the bloating goes away? I'm sure you'll feel 100% better. People on this site are so anti-fad that they've created their own fad which is being anti-GF fad. Going gluten free for many people feels amazing celiacs, sensitivity, or whatEVER. Just try it out. What can it hurt?0
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Did gluten mess with your money or insult your momma?0
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Im not getting tested. Just cutting it out for 2 weeks. if it works and i feel better, adios gluten. If it doesnt, hello gluten. Not eating gluten isnt a big deal, there are other things to eat and it will help me not eat junk, since gluten makes up all junk food.
:huh:
It seems like you're not really interested in finding out if you have a problem since a two week restriction isn't going to tell you anything.
But good luck.0 -
I eat the same thing for breakfast every morningI do not believe my diet is regimented.
"reg·i·ment·ed
/ˈrejəˌmentid/
adjective
very strictly organized or controlled."
Maybe a little bit regimented?
Many people eat the same thing for breakfast every day. Oatmeal is easy to make and because I have Crohn's, I have to keep my diet very plain in order to be in the least amount of pain.0 -
Uh one reason not to get blood tested it's super expensive? I would recommend trying to go at least one month GF before determining anything.0
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Im not getting tested. Just cutting it out for 2 weeks. if it works and i feel better, adios gluten. If it doesnt, hello gluten. Not eating gluten isnt a big deal, there are other things to eat and it will help me not eat junk, since gluten makes up all junk food.
You must not be too concerned and the symptoms you are experiencing must not be THAT bad if you are so reluctant about having a simple blood test performed……
Hence why so many are quick to dismiss people who think they need to cut gluten.0 -
"talk to your doctor" :laugh: . Why, so you can get put on peptobismol? Why don't you just cut out gluten for 6 weeks and see if the bloating goes away? I'm sure you'll feel 100% better. People on this site are so anti-fad that they've created their own fad which is being anti-GF fad. Going gluten free for many people feels amazing celiacs, sensitivity, or whatEVER. Just try it out. What can it hurt?
What can trying random fads out with no evidence to support their validity in your circumstance hurt? I don't know, perhaps think on that for a bit and you can answer your own question.
What could getting a blood test hurt? At least then you would know something.0 -
Who is gluten and why do you need to cut her?0
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If you truly think you have Celiac Disease, it is important to get the blood test and intestinal biopsy while still eating gluten.
Yes, OP, you should get tested for Celiac. It's a simple blood test.
DO NOT STOP EATING GLUTEN BEFORE GETTING BLOOD WORK. If you stop eating gluten before test, you will test negative.
Eh, no, takes like 3 months to get it out of your system. Garuntee it would still pick it up if she got it any time in the near future.0 -
Uh one reason not to get blood tested it's super expensive? I would recommend trying to go at least one month GF before determining anything.
Do you even know how much it costs honestly?
What do you think costs more. A blood test or 6 weeks of eating only gluten-free foods?0 -
If you truly think you have Celiac Disease, it is important to get the blood test and intestinal biopsy while still eating gluten.
Yes, OP, you should get tested for Celiac. It's a simple blood test.
DO NOT STOP EATING GLUTEN BEFORE GETTING BLOOD WORK. If you stop eating gluten before test, you will test negative.
Eh, no, takes like 3 months to get it out of your system. Garuntee it would still pick it up if she got it any time in the near future.
Considering I've been tested for Celiac multiple times and EACH time my doctor told me not to stop eating gluten prior to having the blood work because it can give a false negative, I'm 99.9% sure you are wrong.0 -
You may not need to go completely gluten-free. I use to get the same symptoms as you, really bloated and gassy after eating. I cut out anything with white and whole wheat flour, I use quinoa or kamut (which yes has gluten) pasta, I rarely eat bread and if I do it is always again gluten free or quinoa and I rarely get the bloating anymore unless I am out and eat these products. I do not worry about it being in things like salad dressing and other things as they don't seem to bother me. You may just have a sensitivity, in which case you could try cutting out the main products with gluten like bread, pasta, cake type sweets etc and see how you feel.0
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If you truly think you have Celiac Disease, it is important to get the blood test and intestinal biopsy while still eating gluten.
Yes, OP, you should get tested for Celiac. It's a simple blood test.
DO NOT STOP EATING GLUTEN BEFORE GETTING BLOOD WORK. If you stop eating gluten before test, you will test negative.
Eh, no, takes like 3 months to get it out of your system. Garuntee it would still pick it up if she got it any time in the near future.
Considering I've been tested for Celiac multiple times and EACH time my doctor told me not to stop eating gluten prior to having the blood work because it can give a false negative, I'm 99.9% sure you are wrong.
But itz sooper 'spensive to go 2 a 4real dokter!0 -
If you truly think you have Celiac Disease, it is important to get the blood test and intestinal biopsy while still eating gluten.
Yes, OP, you should get tested for Celiac. It's a simple blood test.
DO NOT STOP EATING GLUTEN BEFORE GETTING BLOOD WORK. If you stop eating gluten before test, you will test negative.
Eh, no, takes like 3 months to get it out of your system. Garuntee it would still pick it up if she got it any time in the near future.
Considering I've been tested for Celiac multiple times and EACH time my doctor told me not to stop eating gluten prior to having the blood work because it can give a false negative, I'm 99.9% sure you are wrong.
The DAMAGE done by gluten can take 3 months to repair, but gluten doesn't stay in your system for 3 months...0 -
Uh one reason not to get blood tested it's super expensive? I would recommend trying to go at least one month GF before determining anything.
Uh, eating one month GF is going to be A LOT more expensive than having one blood test.
Assuming OP has decent health insurance, she'd pay close to nothing.0 -
Before you do, educate yourself on everything that gluten is in. Then I would do an elimination diet of the specific types of gluten. Wheat first then oats, barley, spelt etc. Otherwise your getting rid of a ton of foods you might not have a problem with. People rarely understand that gluten is in so many things in a trace amount and eat them anyway, but since they're avoiding the big stuff they feel better. This is great of course, but you're misnaming a problem. You might have difficulty digesting only oats, for example, and the other stuff is still ok to eat.
See, one of the problems with eliminating gluten for a non-diagnosed reason is it creates problems for people with celiac disease who need things to be gluten sterile. Restaurants are starting to not taking gf eaters seriously and not be as careful, and that makes people sick.
So, definitely cut it out if you think you ought to, just be educated and conscious that it's a bigger deal than you might think.
And good luck! XO.0 -
If you truly think you have Celiac Disease, it is important to get the blood test and intestinal biopsy while still eating gluten.
Yes, OP, you should get tested for Celiac. It's a simple blood test.
DO NOT STOP EATING GLUTEN BEFORE GETTING BLOOD WORK. If you stop eating gluten before test, you will test negative.
Eh, no, takes like 3 months to get it out of your system. Garuntee it would still pick it up if she got it any time in the near future.
Considering I've been tested for Celiac multiple times and EACH time my doctor told me not to stop eating gluten prior to having the blood work because it can give a false negative, I'm 99.9% sure you are wrong.
Doctor>>>"Garuntee"0 -
People... im not going to start eating small children to see if that helps my digestive issues. cutting something out that i dont need. There is no need in my diet for gluten. Except a filler.. it's fluff.
and why dont i want to go to the dr? Because i would end up going to 14 different doctors, missing out on work, just to be put on zantac or some other reflux med. Ive been to the dr for it.. and they tell me to cut alcohol and caffeine. Do i want blood work taken, sure... why not. Do i want a camera stuck up my butt... nottttttttt really. I dont want to take off work and pay 14 copays just to get told i should cut gluten.
So.. ill cut gluten. Ill eat potatoes, and veggies, and fruit, and the gluten free girl scout cookies i have in my kitchen (kidding). It's not a big deal. I really didnt realize gluten was such a controversial topic.
Again.. im not going to hunt you down and switch to a diet consisting of your children... thanks for the advice from everyone.0 -
Some folks have not been the nicest in this thread and I am not sure why it bugs people so much, this question of gluten?
I have fibromyalgia and heard for years that cutting gluten out of my diet could possibly help. I decided to give it a try and after 4-5 days of abstaining I accidently glutened myself and within half an hour I was on my back with a fibro flare-up the likes of which I hadn't seen in a long time. So even though I didn't expect it to work with helping pain, it did! Which in the long run I am happy about but sometimes grumble about because gluten is in just about every damn thing and can be a pain in the *kitten* to watch out for.
Anyway, it has been over a year and my pain level is so consistently low I've actually been able to get over my fear of exercise and am doing it fairly regularly for the last few weeks. I also cut out aspartame and I recommend that to everyone, no matter what, it is just too friggin sketchy and the week after I stopped putting it in my body was HELL. PURE HELL. Anyway, that is another topic.
It may be a simple blood test to find out if you have celiac but there are SO MANY people who do not get properly diagnosed if they just go by the blood test because it gets missed. It sounds like your swelling is severe though, so I can see going to get the test anyway and no matter what the answer, talking to the doc about trying an elimination diet. Also, people who have a reaction to gluten tend to also have a reaction (though maybe not the same reaction, or a lesser degree) to soy and diary as well.
I am confused about the special k bars thing though, the are loaded with gluten and sugar...if you have such a bad reaction, why keep eating them?0 -
Uh one reason not to get blood tested it's super expensive? I would recommend trying to go at least one month GF before determining anything.
Uh, eating one month GF is going to be A LOT more expensive than having one blood test.
Assuming OP has decent health insurance, she'd pay close to nothing.
Plus I doubt the OP will cut out all gluten. She'll cut out the obvious gluten. She won't check every ingredient label and use a different toaster and chopping board to avoid cross contamination which, if she has celiac, is very important. Which is why people stress getting tested. 'Cutting out' gluten and living with celiac are two very different diets.0 -
To people wondering about cost: First of all, why are you all so damn defensive? I eat GF and I grantee I spend less on food than you. I eat brown rice, veggies, protein, oatmeal...it isn't the end of the world. Also yes, I had a blood test done, it cost me $200.00 and my health insurance didn't cover it.0
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Again.. im not going to hunt you down and switch to a diet consisting of your children... thanks for the advice from everyone.
Wait, I wasn't supposed to replace gluten with human flesh?
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Again.. im not going to hunt you down and switch to a diet consisting of your children... thanks for the advice from everyone.
Wait, I wasn't supposed to replace gluten with human flesh?
Talk about a leap! I can only wonder if she had thought about doing some sort of cannibalistic fad diet before!!!0 -
Uh one reason not to get blood tested it's super expensive? I would recommend trying to go at least one month GF before determining anything.
Uh, eating one month GF is going to be A LOT more expensive than having one blood test.
Assuming OP has decent health insurance, she'd pay close to nothing.
Plus I doubt the OP will cut out all gluten. She'll cut out the obvious gluten. She won't check every ingredient label and use a different toaster and chopping board to avoid cross contamination which, if she has celiac, is very important. Which is why people stress getting tested. 'Cutting out' gluten and living with celiac are two very different diets.
Exactly! If OP is going to go completely gluten free, she needs new kitchen countertop appliances. A person isn't entirely gluten free unless they have separate countertop appliances.0
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