Wheat Belly

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  • aegira
    aegira Posts: 201 Member
    I have been diagnosed wheat/gluten intolerant for nearly a year and I have to say it's not for those who want to give it a whirl. Those kind of people kinda bug me as it effects those of us who are bound to this way of eating. :grumble:
    I went to a restaurant the other week with some friends and the waiter rolled his eyes at me when I said I was Gluten intolerant, he said "oh not another dieter" :explode:
    I ordered my meal a salad, which appeared fine until I ate it, then whilst talking to my friends it started, I got so itchy, my heart was racing and the tummy pain was awful. My friend called the waiter over and demanded to know what was going on, he admitted that the chef had put a bread roll on the plate of food, so he just took it off...OMG if I could of moved I woulda killed him.
    Down side I was ill all weekend....Up side I didn't have to pay and the waiter apologised, explaining that he just thought this whole GF thing was the latest diet to hit town :noway:
    So for those who do try it please please please take it seriously and spread the word that it is a health issue not some fad :smile:


    Sorry for your restaurant experience that is horrible.

    Have you read the book? The MD who wrote it discusses how wheat can adversely affect many people, even those without full fledged wheat allergies. It's a good read, although a bit technical.

    His theories are research based and he provides references in the book. It seems that many people can benefit from eliminating wheat from their diet, as a lifestyle change, not exactly a "fad diet" per say.

    I haven't been able to find it here but really want to read it =)
  • monicalosesweight
    monicalosesweight Posts: 1,173 Member
    You know, I've been fighting wheat allergies all of my life and recently made the decision to totally eliminate it. I've never felt better. My headaches/migraines have vanished. My reactions were skin based. I think it's interesting that someone mentioned their eyes being swollen. I had the same issue and recently, I've noticed that has vanished as well. My mom even mentioned the other day how nice my skin has been looking and my belly seems flatter. Ironically, I've actually found at least three friends who are gluten free but who had never mentioned it to me. It was a complete surprise. I don't know if they never mentioned it because they were afraid to be criticized or they just never realized I had the same issues.

    I know some people say it's a fad, but some of us are gluten intolerant. The items that are now on the market make it easier to be gluten free. I eat pastas, breads, waffles, cereals...all sorts of things. I just don't eat any made from wheat. I've slowly been learning how to cook with grains that I'd never used. I even discovered recently how to make a gluten free angel food cake. :)

    I do know there are some vitamins you need to take when you go gluten free but I believe that's because we're used to eating gluten enriched breads with vitamins built into them. I now take vitamin B6 and B12. I take regular vitamin supplements with minerals and try to eat more of a variety of veggies and fruits. So far, I've never felt better. I'm eating right - eating more and losing weight. I can live with gluten free easily and it's not a true hardship. If anything, this permanent lifestyle change is turning me into a cook. Grin.
  • socalgirl68
    socalgirl68 Posts: 85
    Truth.
    People that say it is false have obviously never cut out wheat....:grumble:

    Edit because I forgot the word "say" :laugh:

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