What's up with people eating Gluten Free ?

Anonycatgirl

I suspect a lot of people who feel better after going gluten-free without having celiac or a known sensitivity are simply better nourished because they have to think more about what they're eating. An expensive way to do it, but hey, if it works...

That said, I have several friends with celiac, and others whose RA has been immensely improved by getting off gluten, so I don't judge.

TheSheepFollower

If you feel fine after eating gluten than eat it, if you don't than don't! I don't understand why that's so complicated!

bugaboo_sue

This! I got celiac, my husband is just sensitive to it and even he feels ten times better without gluten. But what's up with people making a fuss out of the subject? If someone doesn't want gluten, let them. If you want to eat it, fine. Besides it doesn't have to be that much more expensive! Just don't replace it with crap which says 'gluten free' on the package! It's mostly garbage and just because it is mentioned you pay almost double for it. There is enough other food for sale which is naturally gluten free and don't have to cost a fortune!

This ^^ right here.

I personally think all the gluten sensitivity is coming from the fact that the wheat that we have now is not the same wheat that was around and used years ago.

leggup

It's just another fad. Two of my coworkers have claimed to be gluten sensitive. On an average day, they probably eat more gluten than I do. It was the same when the adkins craze happened. People would be all, "Oh, I can't eat that sandwich wrap. I'm low carb" and then eat a block of cheese. People love attention. People love attention for being 'healthy.' Then, more often than not, they burn out. At one point, I want to say I had 15 friends who were vegetarians. Then, slowly, they all ended up eating chicken/fish/bacon. Only one of my friends who was a vegetarian in high school is still a vegetarian.

tennisdude2004

If you feel fine after eating gluten than eat it, if you don't than don't! I don't understand why that's so complicated!

Because it's important you eat everything - in moderation of course

extra_medium

You do realize glutens not bad for you unless you have celiac disease.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXjpb7SFi3s

You do realize I do not have celiac disease, but since eliminating wheat from my diet, the pain from RA has reduced by about 80%, I'm off my medication for acid reflux, my twice weekly migraines have been completely eliminated and my doctor took me completely off my thyroid medication revealing a completely NORMAL thyroid panel.... Also, I used to suffer with bouts of vertigo and tennitus... now the vertigo is completely gone and the tennitus is still there but significantly reduced.

So I don't know if it's specifically "gluten" or some other component in wheat, but yeah, I avoid wheat and often rely on "gluten free" alternatives to allow me to have those occasional treats such as pizza.

Thanks for the advice sport, but I think I'll stick with my "fad diet".

I obviously don't know your full story but do you think some of that might have to do with the fact that you lost 119 lbs (congrats) and not necessarily because of gluten avoidance?

erinjruns

I always giggle when I hear someone at a restaurant wear out the waitress about how they can't consume gluten, then proceed to order a beer.

bugaboo_sue

I always giggle when I hear someone at a restaurant wear out the waitress about how they can't consume gluten, then proceed to order a beer.

They have gluten free beer.

shadowofender

-shrug- I have no gluten issues and I love me some carbs, so I don't care. But my mom has celiacs and so if I'm in her house a lot of times the options I have are gluten free.

What's it matter why people choose to eat or not eat something?

erinjruns

http://www.celiac.com/articles/798/1/A-Word-on-Gluten-and-Beer/Page1.html

AlyssaJoJo

I have a good amount of friends who are gluten free. Some have to due to medical reasons. The eat it and feel like death the rest of the day. Some do it because it's the new thing. The thing I ALWAYS find funny is that all of my friends who are gluten free because of serious health issues HATE HATE HATE the fact that they are. They find it to be a pain. And even more sometimes eat it because they feel it will be worth the ickiness they will have to deal with later.

Missjulesdid

You do realize glutens not bad for you unless you have celiac disease.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXjpb7SFi3s

You do realize I do not have celiac disease, but since eliminating wheat from my diet, the pain from RA has reduced by about 80%, I'm off my medication for acid reflux, my twice weekly migraines have been completely eliminated and my doctor took me completely off my thyroid medication revealing a completely NORMAL thyroid panel.... Also, I used to suffer with bouts of vertigo and tennitus... now the vertigo is completely gone and the tennitus is still there but significantly reduced.

So I don't know if it's specifically "gluten" or some other component in wheat, but yeah, I avoid wheat and often rely on "gluten free" alternatives to allow me to have those occasional treats such as pizza.

Thanks for the advice sport, but I think I'll stick with my "fad diet".

I obviously don't know your full story but do you think some of that might have to do with the fact that you lost 119 lbs (congrats) and not necessarily because of gluten avoidance?

Not an unreasonable question.. but NOPE, I realized the benefits of going wheat-free prior to losing the weight. Once I went wheat-free and actually started to feel better, I was able to start focusing on my weightloss.

chivalryder

What's up with people like you giving a *kitten*?

jigsawxyouth

seltzermint555

The gluten free trend that is consumer driven is still in it's growth stage and will benefit people that actually have celiac or have some intolerance (diagnosed) for the rest it's fashionable and expensive, which is another way of saying, sheep will get sheared.

so much of this.

I see a lot of my acquaintances going gluten free with hopes & dreams of magical weight loss and health improvements that have yet to occur.

MKEgal

It's a current fad, a majority of people jumping on the bandwagon don't even know what gluten is (a protein).
But yes, since it is a protein it's possible to be allergic to it. Very few people actually are.

http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/05/14/gluten-intolerance-fake_n_5327420.html

Gluten Intolerance May Be Completely Fake: Study
If you're not celiac, you're probably not gluten intolerant...
Subjects reported worsening gastrointestinal symptoms no matter which diet they consumed...
The results from the study were published in Gastroenterology, the official journal of the American Gastroenterological Association, last year.

They're complemented by recent statements from food writer Michael Pollan, who told HuffPost Live this week that gluten-free diets are more of a fad than a necessary lifestyle change for people who are not celiac.

"Gluten, I think it's a bit of a social contagion," he said.

"There are a lot of people that hear from their friends, 'I got off gluten and I sleep better, the sex is better, and I'm happier,' and then they try it and they feel better, too. The power of suggestion."

Here's the report, from Real Clear Science
http://www.realclearscience.com/blog/2014/05/gluten_sensitivity_may_not_exist.html

Missjulesdid

I am in that gluten doesn't bother me side of things. My dad has RA, I have thyroid disease. I was told of the magical wonders of gluten free curing my thyroid and making my joints and all that other stuff better. I went gluten free for 6 months. I didn't notice a difference off it. When I went back I didn't notice a difference.

Do what works for you. Me and gluten...we be buds

I'm sorry you didn't find relief due to eliminating gluten. I'm glad you gave it a try though! I was up to I think 150mcg of synthroid (not positive of the does, I could be wrong) and now I'm completely off of synthroid and all those muscle aches and foggy head that comes with having thyroid issues are GONE. Unfortunately I'm likely in the minority in finding a "cure" because my thyroid was not yet damaged and also because I had a whole host of issues that were ALL either cured or significantly reduced when I went off wheat which really makes it pretty obvious that all of my issues were interrelated and that somehow wheat was the trigger. I would NEVER tout going wheat free or gluten free as a magic cure for thyroid disorders, RA, Vertigo, Acid Reflux , or migraines. It's very unfair for anyone to tell you that "all you have to do is quit wheat and you'll cure your thyroid" because unfortunately, those of us who make a miraculous recovery are in the minority... I do share my experience with others suffering from the same issues I had and will usually make a suggestion to give wheat free a try to see if it might help but I try not to set the expectation of a miracle cure.

Since the wheat doesn't affect you, PLEASE enjoy some for me.. I MISS it

Wilhellmina

I have Celiacs and was told to stay away from gluten years ago. Whatever man, you can't tell me what to do. I eat what I want. I'm not going to be scared by a slice of bread. :laugh:

I wonder if the doctor will have the last laugh when you get into serious trouble! Being stubborn is one thing, but this is far beyond stubbornness.

I have had celiac for years already, without knowing it. I don't even want to tell you the health troubles I am in now! But believe me, it aint pretty! But just go ahead and ignore your health, sooner or later it catches up on you!

Great_Mazinga

When I indulge in bread, pasta, or anything else wheat intensive, I am craving more carbs ALL day. I just personally do better without it, and avoid when feasible.

Wilhellmina

I have Celiacs and was told to stay away from gluten years ago. Whatever man, you can't tell me what to do. I eat what I want. I'm not going to be scared by a slice of bread. :laugh:

I wonder if the doctor will have the last laugh when you get into serious trouble! Being stubborn is one thing, but this is far beyond stubbornness.

I have had celiac for years already, without knowing it. I don't even want to tell you the health troubles I am in now! But believe me, it aint pretty! But just go ahead and ignore your health, sooner or later it will catch up on you!

Wilhellmina

I have Celiacs and was told to stay away from gluten years ago. Whatever man, you can't tell me what to do. I eat what I want. I'm not going to be scared by a slice of bread. :laugh:

I wonder if the doctor will have the last laugh when you get into serious trouble! Being stubborn is one thing, but this is far beyond stubbornness.

I have had celiac for years already, without knowing it. I don't even want to tell you the health troubles I am in now! But believe me, it aint pretty! But just go ahead and ignore your health, sooner or later it will catch up on you!

Missjulesdid

I have a good amount of friends who are gluten free. Some have to due to medical reasons. The eat it and feel like death the rest of the day. Some do it because it's the new thing. The thing I ALWAYS find funny is that all of my friends who are gluten free because of serious health issues HATE HATE HATE the fact that they are. They find it to be a pain. And even more sometimes eat it because they feel it will be worth the ickiness they will have to deal with later.

I can't tell you HOW MUCH I MISS WHEAT!!!!!! When I first decided to do an elimination diet to see if something I was eating might be contributing to my autoimmune diseases, I was convinced that maybe I'd have a problem with Dairy or eggs. I was prepared to give up dairy and eggs forever. I was absolutely horrified when I discovered that instead my symptoms were exacerbated by my beloved wheat! It's only the memory of how miserable I was before that keeps me on the straight and narrow.

squirrelzzrule22

There was a more recent study than this link- I heard it I believe on NPR but I really can't remember....anyhow gluten sensitivity has been completely debunked by the SAME scientists who initially made the finding that it exists. It doesn't. They redid their studies more accurately and found errors. There is now conclusive proof that there is no such thing. In the absense of celiac, there is no such thing as gluten sensitivity.

That being said, certain foods can make a person feel crappy for whatever reason. Some things make me gassy, whatever. Don't eat something if it makes you feel gross. Also, certain foods may make it harder for you to lose weight. Preferences are totally valid. But be careful not to minimize the struggles of people suffering from a real disease because you have hopped onto some fad.

http://guardianlv.com/2014/05/gluten-sensitivity-does-not-exist-in-absence-of-celiac-study-confirms/

Wilhellmina

Oops, my post appeared 3 times??? Wrong button I fear? Sorry for that!

squirrelzzrule22

When I indulge in bread, pasta, or anything else wheat intensive, I am craving more carbs ALL day. I just personally do better without it, and avoid when feasible.

This is TOTALLY valid and I think highlights my point....what you're describing is a completely valid preference. But it is not "gluten sensitivity." Its awesome that you recognize the difference, it irritates me when people do not.

HardyGirl4Ever

I've been told by professionals that if you go gluten free without medically needing to, it can be bad for your health.

chelseascounter

They probably have a gluten intolerance.

neanderthin

There was a more recent study than this link- I heard it I believe on NPR but I really can't remember....anyhow gluten sensitivity has been completely debunked by the SAME scientists who initially made the finding that it exists. It doesn't. They redid their studies more accurately and found errors. There is now conclusive proof that there is no such thing. In the absense of celiac, there is no such thing as gluten sensitivity.

That being said, certain foods can make a person feel crappy for whatever reason. Some things make me gassy, whatever. Don't eat something if it makes you feel gross. Also, certain foods may make it harder for you to lose weight. Preferences are totally valid. But be careful not to minimize the struggles of people suffering from a real disease because you have hopped onto some fad.

http://guardianlv.com/2014/05/gluten-sensitivity-does-not-exist-in-absence-of-celiac-study-confirms/

It doesn't matter, cause Aliens.

squirrelzzrule22

There was a more recent study than this link- I heard it I believe on NPR but I really can't remember....anyhow gluten sensitivity has been completely debunked by the SAME scientists who initially made the finding that it exists. It doesn't. They redid their studies more accurately and found errors. There is now conclusive proof that there is no such thing. In the absense of celiac, there is no such thing as gluten sensitivity.

That being said, certain foods can make a person feel crappy for whatever reason. Some things make me gassy, whatever. Don't eat something if it makes you feel gross. Also, certain foods may make it harder for you to lose weight. Preferences are totally valid. But be careful not to minimize the struggles of people suffering from a real disease because you have hopped onto some fad.

http://guardianlv.com/2014/05/gluten-sensitivity-does-not-exist-in-absence-of-celiac-study-confirms/

It doesn't matter, cause Aliens.

Fair enough. replying because I want that little pup in your photo!

6ftamazon

I don't care if people don't eat gluten for a real reason, but the amount of young women going into restaurants and saying their food must be gluten free because to them it's a fad is enough to make me roll my eyes at the subject.

Omg this. If you have a gluten issue, I get it, but so many see it as a way to lose weight. I work in a restaurant, and you would not believe the amount of women that don't even know what it is and jump on the gluten-free wagon. I mean, I've been asked if chicken breast and steaks and salad have gluten in it, then they proceed to eat their dinner rolls and eat pies for dessert.