Wheat belly

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  • SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage
    SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage Posts: 2,671 Member
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    This is a terrible, terrible example. People don't give up eating one type of food when they have allergies, i.e. sandwiches. Gluten is in a LOT of stuff, and it's usually the only common ingredient. Unless someone is allergic/intolerant to lots of things, it's likely gluten is the culprit.

    Also, there's gluten free alternatives, so if people previously ate cheese sandwiches, they could still do so with gf bread, thus confirming they are not intolerant to cheese.

    Also, also: I'm speaking from experience of having a lot of allergies (but not gluten, strangely). Allergies are hellish and miserable. I can't eat nuts or apples. Hell, I can't even eat fruit salad and pick the apple out because the other food is contaminated. But hey, if I don't want my body to violently and painfully reject my breakfast, I'll give the fruit salad a miss.

    Someone didn't understand the question, I gave an admittedly simplistic example. Given the rampant number of misinformed self-diagnoses, I tend to take anyone's personal experiences and anecdotes with a dump truck of salt.

    Non-celiac gluten sensitivity likely doesn't exist:

    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23648697

    http://www.realclearscience.com/blog/2014/05/gluten_sensitivity_may_not_exist.html

    http://tinyurl.com/k3dl8vq
    I've moved on. But you still haven't answered my question...inquiring minds want to know if you're an Engineer? :happy:
  • tquill
    tquill Posts: 300 Member
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    I've moved on. But you still haven't answered my question...inquiring minds want to know if you're an Engineer? :happy:

    Ha, I hadn't seen that yet. Yes I am!
  • justcat206
    justcat206 Posts: 716 Member
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    It might be worth testing out. As long as you're not trying to sub in lots of highly processed gluten-free foods for the highly processed gluten-filled foods I don't see how it could do any harm. I've been GF for over a decade (and dairy free for two years - both trigger some nasty symptoms of my autoimmune disorder) and I have a MUCH healthier diet now - mainly because I fill up on fruits, veggies and meats instead of tons of bread and pasta and cheese. I still get plenty of whole grains (rice, quinoa, etc) for fiber and just eat a more balanced plate (usually -I do fall prey to the GF treats now and then). So if you try the diet and feel better, then why not? P.S. Pinterest is a fantastic resource for gluten-free and/or grain-free meal ideas. It's a large part of how I made the switch :)
  • SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage
    SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage Posts: 2,671 Member
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    I've moved on. But you still haven't answered my question...inquiring minds want to know if you're an Engineer? :happy:

    Ha, I hadn't seen that yet. Yes I am!

    BAM!!! I win the internet today :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
    My work here is done.
  • leomcdee
    leomcdee Posts: 60 Member
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    This is a terrible, terrible example. People don't give up eating one type of food when they have allergies, i.e. sandwiches. Gluten is in a LOT of stuff, and it's usually the only common ingredient. Unless someone is allergic/intolerant to lots of things, it's likely gluten is the culprit.

    Also, there's gluten free alternatives, so if people previously ate cheese sandwiches, they could still do so with gf bread, thus confirming they are not intolerant to cheese.

    Also, also: I'm speaking from experience of having a lot of allergies (but not gluten, strangely). Allergies are hellish and miserable. I can't eat nuts or apples. Hell, I can't even eat fruit salad and pick the apple out because the other food is contaminated. But hey, if I don't want my body to violently and painfully reject my breakfast, I'll give the fruit salad a miss.

    Someone didn't understand the question, I gave an admittedly simplistic example. Given the rampant number of misinformed self-diagnoses, I tend to take anyone's personal experiences and anecdotes with a dump truck of salt.

    Non-celiac gluten sensitivity likely doesn't exist:

    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23648697

    http://www.realclearscience.com/blog/2014/05/gluten_sensitivity_may_not_exist.html

    http://tinyurl.com/k3dl8vq

    "Likely". Given the rampant number of studies paid for by non-medical corporations with their own agenda and/or studies performed for the direct purpose of proving something (thus, fewer controls/skewing of results), I tend to take them with a pinch of salt.

    3 studies does not prove anything. I do see why you are skeptical, after all GF has become a gimmick and marketing ploy for many companies but to dismiss people's experiences, especially those who have Doctor backing, is ridiculous.

    ETA: It's not like gluten provides any nutritional benefit that can't be sourced elsewhere. Now, if people were claiming they were allergic to ALL fruits or ALL vegetables, I'd be raising a few eyebrows myself.
  • Raclex
    Raclex Posts: 238
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    I've moved on. But you still haven't answered my question...inquiring minds want to know if you're an Engineer? :happy:

    Ha, I hadn't seen that yet. Yes I am!

    Ah man, you're honest tquill! Good on ya :happy:
  • Linzer3
    Linzer3 Posts: 15
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    Thanks for your feedback. Wheat belly isn't just gluten free. In fact, it steers you clear of gluten free products because of the reasons you listed. Just trying to get a handle on my health and make a lifestyle change, not necessarily a weight loss quick fix. =) Appreciate the suggestions! :wink:

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