Mediterranean diet a good option for gluten free?

EliteDeeDee77
EliteDeeDee77 Posts: 103 Member
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I am curious about the Mediterranean diet, I don't really know much about it. Would this be a good option for a gluten free person? Feedback from those who have tried it would be helpful. Thanks!

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  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,427 MFP Moderator
    Generally, diets limit things that you can eat. I would just look at doing a lower carb, high protien and fat diet. There is NO reason to limit foods that isn't required. This is what my wife does since she is gluten free.

    We tried paleo for a while and it was good. But too restrictive.
  • BoomstickChick
    BoomstickChick Posts: 428 Member
    I'm not sure what that is, but gluten free doesn't need to be labeled by anything else, just cut out gluten and try to stick with foods that are naturally gluten free. That's the best route to go.
  • kirkor
    kirkor Posts: 2,530 Member
    short answer is yes, many Med Diet-type recipes don't feature wheat
  • ChrisM8971
    ChrisM8971 Posts: 1,067 Member
    I am looking at the med diet as well, not because I want a diet free from anything, just because it is reputed to be very healthy.

    If you want more information have a look at the med diet pyramid which shows food types in order of quantities you should consume and the second link is to a site that explains a little about it.

    http://oldwayspt.org/sites/default/files/images/Med_pyramid_flyer.jpg

    http://oldwayspt.org/resources/heritage-pyramids/mediterranean-pyramid/overview
  • EliteDeeDee77
    EliteDeeDee77 Posts: 103 Member
    I'm not sure what that is, but gluten free doesn't need to be labeled by anything else, just cut out gluten and try to stick with foods that are naturally gluten free. That's the best route to go.

    I'm still trying to navigate living gluten free, and I find myself easily eating unhealthy gluten free foods because I miss my old go to foods (that to be honest weren't that healthy anyway) Geez, that's awkward to realize! Thanks for the input.
  • EliteDeeDee77
    EliteDeeDee77 Posts: 103 Member
    Thanks I'll check it out.
  • jenn26point2
    jenn26point2 Posts: 429 Member
    Whatever you choose to do, sticking with naturally gluten free foods is best. But also be wary of cross reactions from other grains. A lot of research has been published lately to indicate that people who are allergic to wheat products can also experience reactions to corn and other gluten-free grains simply b/c they appear together in the same foods - this is called cross reaction.
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    I am curious about the Mediterranean diet, I don't really know much about it. Would this be a good option for a gluten free person? Feedback from those who have tried it would be helpful. Thanks!

    Yes, it certainly could be. Whole grains feature in the Mediterranean diet, but there are gluten free grains. The Mediterranean diet isn't a diet with a "eat this, don't eat this" list of foods. Or just what features prominently in the diet - fruits and vegetables, legumes, whole grains, nuts and seeds, lean meats and fish, and olive oil. The amount of olive oil might be the distinguishing element.

    http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/mediterranean-diet/CL00011

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