Gluten Free..

lsd007
lsd007 Posts: 435
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I am an EXPERT at cooking gluten free, (my daughter is allergic to wheat, among other things) and I was wondering if anyone is on a gluten free diet by choice? When I cook a dish at home I usually make a regular dish for my husband and I and a gluten free one for her. If the calorie count in both are the same (for example: rice pasta vs. regular pasta) is there any benefit to eating the gluten free one?

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  • jsmjboertlein
    jsmjboertlein Posts: 267
    My son has celiacs disease and an innability to process meat proteins so he is also vegetarian. I have chosen to begin a gluten free lifestyle recently. I haven't lived up to it today on vacation, but for the most part that is how will be eating from now on. I'm not ready to give up my meat yet.
  • gennybunny
    gennybunny Posts: 59
    My husband is celiac and I have gone gluten free by choice. I find I don't crave carbs as often as I did and I seem to have more energy. It's just easier to go gluten free for the whole house rather than making 2 different meals.
  • lsd007
    lsd007 Posts: 435
    I'm not sure if I want to take the plunge to be completely gluten free, but I may start heading that way. I was just curious about any nutritious benefit. My daughter is allergic to peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, oat, soy, eggs, strawberries and apples..I am pretty sure I couldn't give up all of those things, but maybe the wheat for now.
  • slimkitty
    slimkitty Posts: 418
    My son has celiac so for the most part we are all gluten free. I have regular wheat bread on occasion, but everything else (pancakes, muffins, cookies, pasta etc) is gluten free. I have gotten really good at gluten free baking. We now all preffer my gluten free pancakes and muffins over wheat :smile:
  • pepper396
    pepper396 Posts: 33
    My niece was tested...this guy I am dating bans most Gluten from his diet and has lost weight from it. It's worth a shot. I wouldn't mind, but I also know a lot of Gluten free products are more expensive too.
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