What are the benefits of Gluten Free?
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lol ok. i apologize if attempting a gluten free diet to combat my chronic inflammation constitutes "scaremongering"
I hear aspirin helps. But you're probably sensitive to that too :P It works for me.
yeahhhh you should stop. you have no idea the issues I'm dealing with. the inflammation in my larynx/sinuses, and the hoarseness it causes has not only derailed my career and relationship, but has made my day to day living a giant pain in the *kitten* for more than a year. I can't go to bars/restaurants because it's difficult to speak over the noise. I can't hold conversations for longer than a few minutes without my voice getting tired.
steroids do nothing. reflux meds do nothing. nsaids and painkillers do nothing.
please don't joke about the conditions others may be dealing with that you have ABSOLUTELY no knowledge of. get over yourself.
I'm sorry that you are dealing with this, but is the diet actually helping if its still going on? Reflux meds?
Actually, I do know some things about that, having a relative with GERD. And the joke about aspirin isn't all that much of a joke... some people cannot take salicylates due to allergy or sensitivity. But as I don't have one, I find it to be extremely useful to keep down the inflammation in my veins.
just started this yesterday, so have no way of knowing whether it's helping yet. will definitely update if so, or if it has no effect - either way.0 -
Most people have at least some minor sensitivity to gluten. Whether or not you've noticed it has to do with how significant your sensitivity is. Some people tolerate it perfectly, some people absolutely can't tolerate it, and everyone else falls somewhere in between.
The reality is that the quality of wheat that goes into our system today is SIGNIFICANTLY lower than it was 50 years ago. We've genetically modified it to be heartier, and thus our bodies have a difficult time digesting it. The prevalence of Celiac disease is 400% higher today than it was 50 years ago. Some of that has to do with better detection, and some of it has to do with the crappy overly processed, modified wheat we now ingest.
Gluten-free isn't a fad. It literally can change people's lives for the better. I'm experimenting with it right now because I've been dealing with chronic larynx and sinus inflammation, and it seems like it could be related to some sort of sensitivity, so gluten is the first thing I'm testing.
I've seen it help a ton of people - a couple major league baseball players adopted it this off-season and are touting their improved energy.
Adkins is a fad (ie: it works but makes you sicker in many other ways)
Gluten free isn't a fad. It's a necessity for many people
GF isn't a fad? Tell that to the thousands, if not millions of perfectly gluten tolerant people hoping on GF because they heard from ****ing Dr. Oz or some other wack job/idiot who doesn't know what they're talking about that gluten makes you unhealthy and fat. How can one not acknowledge the fad-style, "cultish" embrace of GF?... If this is not obvious, I acknowledge it is necessary for those who are gluten intolerant to not consume gluten.0 -
Most people have at least some minor sensitivity to gluten. Whether or not you've noticed it has to do with how significant your sensitivity is. Some people tolerate it perfectly, some people absolutely can't tolerate it, and everyone else falls somewhere in between.
The reality is that the quality of wheat that goes into our system today is SIGNIFICANTLY lower than it was 50 years ago. We've genetically modified it to be heartier, and thus our bodies have a difficult time digesting it. The prevalence of Celiac disease is 400% higher today than it was 50 years ago. Some of that has to do with better detection, and some of it has to do with the crappy overly processed, modified wheat we now ingest.
Gluten-free isn't a fad. It literally can change people's lives for the better. I'm experimenting with it right now because I've been dealing with chronic larynx and sinus inflammation, and it seems like it could be related to some sort of sensitivity, so gluten is the first thing I'm testing.
I've seen it help a ton of people - a couple major league baseball players adopted it this off-season and are touting their improved energy.
Adkins is a fad (ie: it works but makes you sicker in many other ways)
Gluten free isn't a fad. It's a necessity for many people
GF isn't a fad? Tell that to the thousands, if not millions of perfectly gluten tolerant people hoping on GF because they heard from ****ing Dr. Oz or some other wack job/idiot who doesn't know what they're talking about that gluten makes you unhealthy and fat. How can one not acknowledge the fad-style, "cultish" embrace of GF?... If this is not obvious, I acknowledge it is necessary for those who are gluten intolerant to not consume gluten.
the argument that you're ignoring, is that the majority of people DO have some sort of sensitivity to gluten, but unless you have full blown celiac, you may not realize it.0 -
Most people have at least some minor sensitivity to gluten. Whether or not you've noticed it has to do with how significant your sensitivity is. Some people tolerate it perfectly, some people absolutely can't tolerate it, and everyone else falls somewhere in between.
The reality is that the quality of wheat that goes into our system today is SIGNIFICANTLY lower than it was 50 years ago. We've genetically modified it to be heartier, and thus our bodies have a difficult time digesting it. The prevalence of Celiac disease is 400% higher today than it was 50 years ago. Some of that has to do with better detection, and some of it has to do with the crappy overly processed, modified wheat we now ingest.
Gluten-free isn't a fad. It literally can change people's lives for the better. I'm experimenting with it right now because I've been dealing with chronic larynx and sinus inflammation, and it seems like it could be related to some sort of sensitivity, so gluten is the first thing I'm testing.
I've seen it help a ton of people - a couple major league baseball players adopted it this off-season and are touting their improved energy.
Adkins is a fad (ie: it works but makes you sicker in many other ways)
Gluten free isn't a fad. It's a necessity for many people
GF isn't a fad? Tell that to the thousands, if not millions of perfectly gluten tolerant people hoping on GF because they heard from ****ing Dr. Oz or some other wack job/idiot who doesn't know what they're talking about that gluten makes you unhealthy and fat. How can one not acknowledge the fad-style, "cultish" embrace of GF?... If this is not obvious, I acknowledge it is necessary for those who are gluten intolerant to not consume gluten.
the argument that you're ignoring, is that the majority of people DO have some sort of sensitivity to gluten, but unless you have full blown celiac, you may not realize it.
I don't understand why you keep arguing the same point sover and over again. You're not going to magically convince anyone that what you're saying is gospel, and the people who agree with you, well...already agree with you. Also:
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Most people have at least some minor sensitivity to gluten. Whether or not you've noticed it has to do with how significant your sensitivity is. Some people tolerate it perfectly, some people absolutely can't tolerate it, and everyone else falls somewhere in between.
The reality is that the quality of wheat that goes into our system today is SIGNIFICANTLY lower than it was 50 years ago. We've genetically modified it to be heartier, and thus our bodies have a difficult time digesting it. The prevalence of Celiac disease is 400% higher today than it was 50 years ago. Some of that has to do with better detection, and some of it has to do with the crappy overly processed, modified wheat we now ingest.
Gluten-free isn't a fad. It literally can change people's lives for the better. I'm experimenting with it right now because I've been dealing with chronic larynx and sinus inflammation, and it seems like it could be related to some sort of sensitivity, so gluten is the first thing I'm testing.
I've seen it help a ton of people - a couple major league baseball players adopted it this off-season and are touting their improved energy.
Adkins is a fad (ie: it works but makes you sicker in many other ways)
Gluten free isn't a fad. It's a necessity for many people
GF isn't a fad? Tell that to the thousands, if not millions of perfectly gluten tolerant people hoping on GF because they heard from ****ing Dr. Oz or some other wack job/idiot who doesn't know what they're talking about that gluten makes you unhealthy and fat. How can one not acknowledge the fad-style, "cultish" embrace of GF?... If this is not obvious, I acknowledge it is necessary for those who are gluten intolerant to not consume gluten.
the argument that you're ignoring, is that the majority of people DO have some sort of sensitivity to gluten, but unless you have full blown celiac, you may not realize it.
I don't understand why you keep arguing the same point sover and over again. You're not going to magically convince anyone that what you're saying is gospel, and the people who agree with you, well...already agree with you. Also:
lol I didn't say my view is gospel. hell I don't even know if it's true - i simply presented it as the argument that many researchers are now making, and why GF is gaining popularity.
is Paleo a fad? Is cross-fit a fad? is Veganism a fad? Vegetarianism? GF is no different from any of these, for those who aren't Celiac. It's simply a different dietary lifestyle for some, while a medical necessity for others.0 -
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There are a lot of diseases and disorders that can benefit from you going gluten free. It's not just Celiacs. Crohn's is another biggie, a lot of people are actually intolerant of gluten. People with Hashimotos disease can benefit from gluten free as well. I'm sure there are more. It's not just a fad for a lot of people. I used to think like you, now my husband is intolerant of gluten, I have hypothyroidism, so we're going to try going gluten free to see if it helps us.0
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I think your effort in coming up with a response was well worth it, even if the intended person did not agree. Keep on doing what you do there are many others who benefit.0
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Most people have at least some minor sensitivity to gluten. Whether or not you've noticed it has to do with how significant your sensitivity is. Some people tolerate it perfectly, some people absolutely can't tolerate it, and everyone else falls somewhere in between.
The reality is that the quality of wheat that goes into our system today is SIGNIFICANTLY lower than it was 50 years ago. We've genetically modified it to be heartier, and thus our bodies have a difficult time digesting it. The prevalence of Celiac disease is 400% higher today than it was 50 years ago. Some of that has to do with better detection, and some of it has to do with the crappy overly processed, modified wheat we now ingest.
Gluten-free isn't a fad. It literally can change people's lives for the better. I'm experimenting with it right now because I've been dealing with chronic larynx and sinus inflammation, and it seems like it could be related to some sort of sensitivity, so gluten is the first thing I'm testing.
I've seen it help a ton of people - a couple major league baseball players adopted it this off-season and are touting their improved energy.
Adkins is a fad (ie: it works but makes you sicker in many other ways)
Gluten free isn't a fad. It's a necessity for many people
GF isn't a fad? Tell that to the thousands, if not millions of perfectly gluten tolerant people hoping on GF because they heard from ****ing Dr. Oz or some other wack job/idiot who doesn't know what they're talking about that gluten makes you unhealthy and fat. How can one not acknowledge the fad-style, "cultish" embrace of GF?... If this is not obvious, I acknowledge it is necessary for those who are gluten intolerant to not consume gluten.
the argument that you're ignoring, is that the majority of people DO have some sort of sensitivity to gluten, but unless you have full blown celiac, you may not realize it.
I don't understand why you keep arguing the same point sover and over again. You're not going to magically convince anyone that what you're saying is gospel, and the people who agree with you, well...already agree with you. Also:
lol I didn't say my view is gospel. hell I don't even know if it's true - i simply presented it as the argument that many researchers are now making, and why GF is gaining popularity.
is Paleo a fad? Is cross-fit a fad? is Veganism a fad? Vegetarianism? GF is no different from any of these, for those who aren't Celiac. It's simply a different dietary lifestyle for some, while a medical necessity for others.
Yes, those are all, or have been, fads. I really don't think you're understanding what people are saying when they say fad, either.0 -
Oh yes, sourdough, My belly hates it. I'd rather just not eat it as much as possible.
fermented bread?lol ok. i apologize if attempting a gluten free diet to combat my chronic inflammation constitutes "scaremongering"
I hear aspirin helps. But you're probably sensitive to that too :P It works for me.
Celiac however starts with gut permeability, and some people have this problem more than others (even non-celiacs). It's not the grain that causes this increase in gut permeability, its bad luck of the genetic dice. It is useful to find out if you even have this issue before self-treating. And as I have repeatedly said, non-celiacs can make gluten containing foods less inflammatory through fermentation, and continue to eat them safely.
Sorry, I'd rather just not eat them (or take aspirin on a regular basis)
I have cardiovascular issues which aspirin is the cheapest way to treat. I suppose I could be making willow bark infusions but I find the pills easier to swallow :P (and if gluten free diet actually worked for this, why would I be taking aspirin?... I have celiac disease, OF COURSE I eat a GF diet, heh)
fermented bread, I guess you've never heard of sourdoughs. Sourdough is the traditional bread making process. In Europe where rye bread is more normal than here, sourdough is how just about all of it is made.
If you don't eat them, fine. But claiming they are bad for everyone is not true.
I don't think I said gluten was bad for everyone. If something in my post led you to that conclusion, mea culpa. I DO think standard wheat/gluten production has changed.
ps: I'd bet most commercially available sourdough isn't fermented, per se.
Does this discourse style work for you in your daily life?0 -
Does this discourse style work for you in your daily life?
Actually, I get on pretty well in my daily life with people. I work with people constantly. Is this how you approach people who disagree with your viewpoint? By personally attacking them rather than the content of what they say? Pretty sure that wouldn't work for me at my job.
Thanks for your concern, though.0 -
I read a thread where you belittled everyone with your discourse style, your flouting of pragmatic maxims, and where you disagreed with things folks (me, for example) hadn't actually said. But hey, if it works for you. Have at it. Did we actually disagree by the way? I haven't seen any evidence that we did.Does this discourse style work for you in your daily life?
Actually, I get on pretty well in my daily life with people. I work with people constantly. Is this how you approach people who disagree with your viewpoint? By personally attacking them rather than the content of what they say? Pretty sure that wouldn't work for me at my job.
Thanks for your concern, though.0 -
I read a thread where you belittled everyone with your discourse style, your flouting of pragmatic maxims, and where you disagreed with things folks (me, for example) hadn't actually said. But hey, if it works for you. Have at it. Did we actually disagree by the way? I haven't seen any evidence that we did.Does this discourse style work for you in your daily life?
Actually, I get on pretty well in my daily life with people. I work with people constantly. Is this how you approach people who disagree with your viewpoint? By personally attacking them rather than the content of what they say? Pretty sure that wouldn't work for me at my job.
Thanks for your concern, though.
she just likes arguing for arguing's sake while standing on a mountain top looking down at all the "misinformed" peons. (see earlier in this thread)0 -
From what I have read, you don't need to go gluten free unless you have a sensitivity or allergy to it.0
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I don't have Celiac, but I have a sensitivity. The benefit of gluten free is not having IBS symptoms anymore. The drawback is that your food choices are limited. I wouldn't do it if it didn't make me feel better.0
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That's kinda how I feel about it. I limit my breads and pastas because my belly feels better.I don't have Celiac, but I have a sensitivity. The benefit of gluten free is not having IBS symptoms anymore. The drawback is that your food choices are limited. I wouldn't do it if it didn't make me feel better.
I know when I do eat it, I'll pay for it for 1-3 days.0 -
I read a thread where you belittled everyone with your discourse style, your flouting of pragmatic maxims, and where you disagreed with things folks (me, for example) hadn't actually said. But hey, if it works for you. Have at it. Did we actually disagree by the way? I haven't seen any evidence that we did.
You are reading things into what I say that aren't actually there. Belittled? No... CoachReddy wasn't belittled in this thread. He's more than capable of tossing out the sarcasm when it suits him.
However, how you got flouting maxims when I disagreed with someone over aspirin is kinda interesting. I think I will stick to my physician's advice over the forum naturopaths here regarding aspirin.
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1114238CONCLUSIONS
Aspirin reduced the risk of recurrence when given to patients with unprovoked venous thromboembolism who had discontinued anticoagulant treatment, with no apparent increase in the risk of major bleeding. (Funded by the University of Perugia and others; WARFASA ClinicalTrials.gov number, NCT00222677.)
Also, all bread is fermented to some extent... but I am specifically referring to Lactobacillus in sourdoughs, and not specifically to commercially bought bread. There is a lot of studies on it, in regards to reducing gluten content in foods naturally and making it more bioavailable. Now I gotta go to RL... enjoy your forum food fight.0 -
Life is short. Best of luck with your weight loss and health journey.I read a thread where you belittled everyone with your discourse style, your flouting of pragmatic maxims, and where you disagreed with things folks (me, for example) hadn't actually said. But hey, if it works for you. Have at it. Did we actually disagree by the way? I haven't seen any evidence that we did.
You are reading things into what I say that aren't actually there. Belittled? No... CoachReddy wasn't belittled in this thread. He's more than capable of tossing out the sarcasm when it suits him.
However, how you got flouting maxims when I disagreed with someone over aspirin is kinda interesting. I think I will stick to my physician's advice over the forum naturopaths here regarding aspirin.
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1114238
Also, all bread is fermented to some extent... but I am specifically referring to Lactobacillus in sourdoughs, and not specifically to commercially bought bread. Now I gotta go to RL... enjoy your forum food fight.0 -
Life is short. Best of luck with your weight loss and health journey.I read a thread where you belittled everyone with your discourse style, your flouting of pragmatic maxims, and where you disagreed with things folks (me, for example) hadn't actually said. But hey, if it works for you. Have at it. Did we actually disagree by the way? I haven't seen any evidence that we did.
You are reading things into what I say that aren't actually there. Belittled? No... CoachReddy wasn't belittled in this thread. He's more than capable of tossing out the sarcasm when it suits him.
However, how you got flouting maxims when I disagreed with someone over aspirin is kinda interesting. I think I will stick to my physician's advice over the forum naturopaths here regarding aspirin.
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1114238
Also, all bread is fermented to some extent... but I am specifically referring to Lactobacillus in sourdoughs, and not specifically to commercially bought bread. Now I gotta go to RL... enjoy your forum food fight.
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I'm undergoing a gluten-free test right now. In the past 11 years i've had 1 flex sig, 4 colonoscopies, and 1 endoscopy. I've had GI symptoms for 12 years and other symptoms for over 20. I've seen various doctors and specialists but have always kept the same Primary Care physician and the same Gastro. My PC physician has gone to admin so I had to switch. My new PC physician suggested going gluten free...(My GI issues now include random vommitting, not sick or fle but just vommitting.)
I feel your pain.
The nausea, vomiting and diarrhea after eating "the wrong foods" was so traumatic for me for years. It has taken me a miserable long time to find out what was wrong. My trigger foods are dairy, red meat, gluten and eggs. Good luck with your elimination diet. Hope you find out what's causing the problems. :flowerforyou: 0 -
Please help me out, here. I'm confused by this new fad.
It can't be because everyone all of a sudden has Celiac Disease...which from my understanding is pretty rare.
Some folks have a demonstrable allergy to gluten. As with any other allergy, if you're allergic to gluten, you should do what's reasonable and prudent to avoid it.
Other than that, it's very fashionable and it makes a lot of money for people who sell gluten-free products.
I'm old enough (56) to have seen many things become "bad for you" and then the science for those decisions is turned completely on its head. Butter used to be bad for you so you just had to eat margarine. Then we found out that there were transfats in margarine (or some such) so butter made a comeback.
Same for eggs, saline breast implants, cyclemates, etc., etc.
Michael Crighton wrote an interesting book called "State of Fear" (read it years ago, title is probably wrong but it's close) which posited that government has to keep the population in a state of fear to ensure that we keep supporting it.
I don't go in for conspiracy theories but I think it's obvious that institutions and organizations need to generate demand for their goods and services to survive. Politicians, certainly, are like that — "The sky is falling and only I/us/we can save/help/protect you."
Similarly, a company that wants to sell something new in the incredibly diverse and product-rich economy that we have will need to create some sorta splash if they want to survive.
That means that there's a lot of hype for a lot of products but, in time, they fade away. Part of that is the normal lifecycle any product but the speed of the demise of a product is also tied to the BS-level that involved in bringing it to the marketplace.
My take on it is that gluten-free products are no different than any other product category.
I'm not saying that there isn't a need for gluten free products, not at all, but, as you've observed, all of the sudden it seems that there's a whole lotta folks who are convinced they need gluten-free.0 -
Fad, noun; An intense and widely shared enthusiasm for something, esp. one that is short-lived; a craze.
Just saying. Just because it is for your health, doesn't necessarily mean it's not a fad.
& Thank you
Wow. You have zero underfunding of this. Maybe tame your judgement until you understand what it's about.
Wow, all the harsh words on this thread. :noway: :laugh: :laugh: I came on here asking a legitimate question. So, obviously that's what I'm trying to do...is understand what it's about. Lmao. I'm not judging anyone. I'm trying to figure out why all of a sudden everyone is going gluten free. Like I said in my original post, I'm wondering why all of a sudden everyone has Celiac Disease in the past few years; and from my understanding is pretty rare. I was unaware of any intolerance, because from what I learned in school, CD is genetic, not a form of allergy. And I'm not quite sure what you mean by "underfunding" and if you're referring to the definition of a fad, or my implementation of it. As I have stated in my other responses, I'm not asking about those who are going gluten free because of medical reasons, but asking if there are other benefits of going Gluten Free, hence the title. Maybe you should understand my question before you start your judgments.0 -
You're so insightful. You must have a pretty narrow mind if you think all your answers can be found on a Google search engine.0 -
I would disagree that it isn't a fad, by definition. But thank you for your post. I don't know much about gluten, or Celiac Disease, so I wanted to better understand. Definitely not trying to knock GF, just really curious, and uninformed.
Is gluten just in wheat, or is it in other products?
Seriously? How is eating Gluten free a fad?
Some people have to eat gluten free or suffer a lot of pain, discomfort, etc.
Gluten is a protein found within wheat. Not everyone has an issue with it. Not everyone who eats gluten free has celiac. Some people have a sensititivty to gluten but don't have it to a point where it is celiac. From what i Know, celiac is a very strong issue with gluten which cause damage the body.
Gluten free is not a fad for those who must eat that way.
It is not a diet to lose weight. It is a diet to help those who have issues with gluten.
Just saying. Read my original post. I'm referring to those who don't have CD. I know very well about CD ... I'm referring to those who do it, and don't have it. My god. How do I make this more clear? This is getting a bit frustrating.0 -
I think many people try it, to see if they feel any different by not eating gluten. Some people may have some more minor issues such as gas, bloating, slight constipation, and stop eating wheat because it helps those symptoms. Also, many people are intolerant to these things and just don't know it, it is not strong enough to show up in any blood test, but they notice how they feel.
I know personally, when I eat alot of bread or pasta, I bloat up. Its not life threatening in any way, and I love bread and pasta, but I limit it because I know how it affects me.0 -
I would disagree that it isn't a fad, by definition. But thank you for your post. I don't know much about gluten, or Celiac Disease, so I wanted to better understand. Definitely not trying to knock GF, just really curious, and uninformed.
Is gluten just in wheat, or is it in other products?
Seriously? How is eating Gluten free a fad?
Some people have to eat gluten free or suffer a lot of pain, discomfort, etc.
Gluten is a protein found within wheat. Not everyone has an issue with it. Not everyone who eats gluten free has celiac. Some people have a sensititivty to gluten but don't have it to a point where it is celiac. From what i Know, celiac is a very strong issue with gluten which cause damage the body.
Gluten free is not a fad for those who must eat that way.
It is not a diet to lose weight. It is a diet to help those who have issues with gluten.
Just saying. Read my original post. I'm referring to those who don't have CD. I know very well about CD ... I'm referring to those who do it, and don't have it. My god. How do I make this more clear? This is getting a bit frustrating.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Münchausen_by_InternetMünchausen by Internet is a pattern of behavior in which Internet users seek attention by feigning illnesses in online venues such as chat rooms, message boards, and Internet Relay Chat (IRC).
(attention seeking)
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Miley Cyrus' weight loss plan.
shrug.
The "fadders" either believe they have something wrong with them, or they think it's going to help them lose weight like their favorite celebrity's diet.
Whatever. Its a fad for people without an actual allergy, intolerance or CD. There is no intrinsic health benefit to a GF diet if you aren't one of those people, except as a method of reducing calories by carb restriction. In which case, you can pick your poison for low carb diets. Low carb does not necessarily mean gluten free.
Also to your original question, gluten, that of the wheat family specifically, is contained in varieties of wheat, rye and barley. There is some evidence that einkorn (a variety of wheat) may not be toxic to celiacs, but the risk of cross contamination and hybridisation is so great as to render this an unsafe option in my opinion. It might be better tolerated by people with gluten intolerance as opposed to celiac disease, however... but not enough studies have been done. Barley also appears to be less problematic to nonceliacs than it is to celiacs, indicating that there are some significant differences in pathology with gluten intolerance as opposed to celiac disease.0 -
A fad, my *kitten*. Pay attention to others, and maybe just maybe you'll learn a thing or two.
Food intolerance is felt by a large number of people, most of whom will never realize it. In our house, we have 2 of our 3 daughters who struggle with food insensitivities. Their symptoms have been basic GI type issues: Chronic constipation, nighttime stomach pains, things like that. Stuff that people would say, "You should eat less cheese or bananas". After years of this, things became so bad for one of our daughters that she ended up in the hospital. They had to put her on an iv and totally clear her stomach out so it could start healing.
We've been struggling with this for My God, years. We started thinking early on there's probably some food issues involved and started experimenting with the removal of various foods. Never with any luck. Doctors (and we took both daughters to MANY!!!) told us "Don't worry they'll grow out of it. Till then just keep pumping this drug in them". Oh no no no no no... FINALLY we found a doctor who ran some food insensitivity tests on our second daughter. Turns out though she doesn't have celiac's, she is sensitive to gluten. Amongst other things. The "other things" include corn, soy, dairy, citrus, apples, and grapes just to name a small handful. Holy cow was it a long list.
We removed all the offending foods from our family's diet. This was NOT easy. And in no time flat, both children's symptoms disappeared. We found foods that are designed to help build GI health. It's taken a year, but we've slowly been able to reintroduce the offending foods one by one. It took a while for success to start, but with patience and diligence, we've gotten everything back on our daughters' diet but wheat. This one we're waiting a while before we start tackling it.
While all this was going on, we started finding loads of people - young and old - who have various food insensitivities. Most of them have pretty severe problems. One person can't have corn, rice, or gluten. Another can't have dairy. Many have celiac's. My daughter has had a classmate with celiacs in her last 2 years. And all our kids know people with peanut/treenut issues. A friend just contacted me to say her son was just diagnosed with celiac's. I've been giving her tips and tricks that we've been able to figure out over our difficult journey. It's what the old pros do with the terrified newbies.
This isn't a fad. This isn't some new weight loss diet. This isn't the cool new way to eat. This sure as sunshine isn't stylish.
This is difficult. It's occasionally nightmarish. It's battles and yelling. It's crying because your kids can't have what everybody else has. It's not understanding why what's happening is happening. It's missing endless time from work and school visiting one doctor after another. And being endlessly frustrated with the lack of answers. It's not being able to go to restaurants anymore. It's constantly worrying if the person who said, "Oh no, there's no dairy in that" really knows what the hell she's talking about. It's starting to feel queezy and wondering what you did wrong. It's spending 2 hours at a grocery that should only take 30 minutes because you have to read all the labels. On EVERYTHING. It's paying 4 times the price for gluten free pancake mix. It's going down a grocery's brand new "Gluten Free" aisle and noticing that much of their stuff isn't gluten free at all, and wondering what kind of screw up got put in charge of this. And in my family's case, it's sitting on my child's bed stroking her hair as she cries in pain, trying really hard to not let her realize I'm crying too.
Fad. I could only be so lucky.
I'm sorry, but this post was completely unnecessarily. Her original post clearly states that she is talking about people who do NOT have an intolerance to gluten. There was really no reason to attack her this way.
The detection rate of Celiac Disase has increased enormously in recent years, resulting in both an hugely positive impact on the health of many, as well as an increased awareness of eating gluten free. Yes, many people eat gluten free due to a gluten intolerance. However, many people are also choosing to eat gluten free because they believe it is healthier- creating a FAD of eating gluten free.0 -
I am not so sure that you are right. Consider that there are so many medical issues that crop up that could be caused by an intolerance to wheat. The wheat today is so altered by man for production volume, disease control, weed control---many people are unaware that wheat could be the source of their medical problems
Now they are suspecting wheat and dairy sensitivities could cause autism.
Besides that, eating wheat is eating empty calories that seem to increase hunger and sabotage diets.0 -
OP, hypatiaa, how is this hard to grasp?
MANY, MANY people are sensitive to gluten without even realizing it, because to them, living the way they have their whole life is NORMAL. They only realize that it wasn't normal once they ditch the gluten and realize they had a sensitivity to it all along. THIS is why it's become a "fad". People try it out to see if it gives them any benefits. If it doesn't and they keep doing it, they're economically stupid because yes, obviously living a GF lifestyle costs a lot more money. If it DOES help them, and alleviates issues they've been dealing with whether or not they realized it beforehand, then PLEASE tell me what's wrong with that?
It's become a "fad" because we now know that gluten causes issues in people who are NOT celiac, and many, many more people are sensitive to it than was originally thought.
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A fad, my *kitten*. Pay attention to others, and maybe just maybe you'll learn a thing or two.
To others with this mentality and the quoted poster:
The OP is referencing "Gluten free" as a diet choice, disregarding the intolerances and allergies of others.
She's wondering why people who don't have these moderate to severe intolerances with gluten choose to go gluten free, which is a growing phenomena in modern dieting. I know a guy with no known intolerance who switched to gluten free to gain energy. She's wondering what the benefits are if you don't have the issues with gluten.
By definition: any growing cultural phenomena that hasn't proven itself permanent is a fad.
By definition: fads aren't bad things, there is no stigma implied unless you imply it.
Maybe she's not the only one who ought to listen...0
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