Gluten Free
MrsTomkins
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Sooo a gluten intolerance runs in my family.. my aunt has celiac's disease really bad.. and others have just developed stomach issues or break out in rashes from gluten.. It is so wierd because it comes on suddenly in the mid twenties.. well now I am 26 and am for the first time experiencing acne!!! in the same spot just constantly breaking out.. and I went to see a doctor and he said it could be the gluten allergy settling in.. so I am cutting back to see what difference that makes.. but I know it will also make a difference in weight loss if I am smart about it..
anyone else eat gluten free??
anyone else eat gluten free??
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hiya... my uncle has this problem and has embraced it buy doing his own baking etc using gluten free flour etc. some of the stuff he makes is gorge and u cant tell the difference. he found shop brought "treats" were expensive but making from scratch not so (just make sure u dont eat the whole victoria sponge at once). that said i know from days we eat out he does struggle finding stuff in reastaurants to eat and ends up with mixed grills all the time.
myself ive started cutting back on wheat almost to nothing and those i do eat i eat gluten free now. dont know if its making a difference weight wise but cant grumble at the taste. also u can get gluten bread/pasta etc on pescription if u are diagnosed with the condition x0 -
I do, and I just started. I'm eating Paleo, and that got me off wheat long enough to notice a big difference in my health. I'm interested in how other people deal with this.0
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Hey! I'm experiencing the SAME thing. I'm 25 and for the past 2 yrs I've been having bad tummy troubles and random, repeat break-outs which I've never had...along with a string of other interesting symptoms. I've cut out gluten entirely as of 3 days ago. I recommend completely cutting it out, otherwise you probably won't see much of a difference. From what i've been reading, if it's in your system, it's going to cause problems. If you want to eat gluten free, I'll certainly try to help you out as I'm new to it as well and am 100% dedicated to ending all of the BS, lol.0
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I think my gluten intolerance is what made me so fat. I found out I had an intolerance at the start of the summer, but everything out and lost 66lbs.0
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*cut, not but.0
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I had a wheat free challenge on about a month ago. Not totally gluten free, but when you cut out wheat, it makes a real difference. People who took the challenge found that they had much less bloating, and that the weight slid off at a greater rate.
There are solid reasons to avoid wheat, even if you don't have a gluten allergy. The hybridizing of wheat over the past 50 years has changed the way that it reacts on the level of your blood sugars---they really spike after eating wheat.
I have a friend who just developed a gluten allergy. She had a meeting with a dietician specialist in gluten-free foods. Flour is used in all kinds of ingredients without appearing on labels: in sauces, in spices especially the ground spices. There are some companies that make things flour-free, but you have to know where they are.
If looking for recipes, the New York Times has come out with some great no-gluten recipes. Check these links:
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/01/dining/gluten-free-flavor-free-no-more.html?ref=dining
http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2011/06/01/dining/20110601-GLUTEN-29.html
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/07/health/nutrition/thanksgiving-side-dishes-part-2-gluten-free-stuffings-recipes-for-health.html?_r=2&ref=health
So good luck!0 -
I'm interested in going gluten free. I am carrying the remainder of weight around my tummy area and have problems with digestion. Any info would be greatly appreciated! Is gluten listed as such on the ingredients list or does it have several names like some products do?0
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I have read that gluten intake can cause a lot of jiggly in the midsection because your body just can't process it.. and I am not buying like gluten free bread and pasta.. not quite yet.. I am just cutting it out period.. trying for now .. eating no proccessed stuff at all.. to help clean me out.0
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I'm interested in going gluten free. I am carrying the remainder of weight around my tummy area and have problems with digestion. Any info would be greatly appreciated! Is gluten listed as such on the ingredients list or does it have several names like some products do?
You would need to get a list of the things that have gluten in them, and avoid those. Anything made with wheat flour: bread, pasta, cereals, cakes, desserts. Anything made with wheat grain: alcohol and beer, bulgar, couscous, bran, Stuff for which flour is a filler: sausages, prepared meats, spices, prepared soups, and sauces of all descriptions, quick oats. Stuff that is cross-contaminated by being milled on machinery that previously ground flour. Oatmeal is a culprit there. Oatmeal does not contain gluten, but if it is milled on a wheel previously used to make wheat flour, there will be contamination.
Google for lists of foods that have gluten in them. And if you have a celiac allergy, you need to see a dietecian that has working with people with celiac disease as a specialty. If you just want to cut down on gluten, you need not be so strict to see benefits.
People with celiac disease may sometimes go up 3 dress sizes in a day because of bloating. So if you don't want to bloat, this is a good way to go.0 -
Here is a list of ingredients in food you need to look for and avoid (it is not all inclusive, but pretty good). If you are not sure look it up online before you eat it:
Barley malt
beer
bran
couscous
durum wheat
flour
germ
graham
malt
malt extract
malt flavoring
malt syrup
malt vinegar
miso
pasta
rice malt
semolina
soy sauce (there are some that are gf)
wheat
rye
If you want more info, feel free to friend me and I'll share what I've given to others.0 -
there is a new gluten free group here on mfp. You may want to check it out..0
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i am 100% gluten free. i have celiac disease diagnosed by labs TTG 239 and endoscopy (2 scopes over 1 year, first with severe cobbling in the intestine positive for celiac, second with healing villi, dx celiac).
its an all or nothing sorta thing my friend. there are many who feel better cutting out pasta, flour bread etc... but to TRULY see if thats it, its all or nothing. 1/20th of a teaspoon of gluten (ie flour, cracker, you name it) is all it takes to ellicit a autoimmune response from the tissues in your gut. so if you do decide to trial, make sure 100% of what you eat is gluten free. feel free to friend me, my diary is open. it might help you figure out what you can eat and still keep within your cal restrictions. good luck in your quest!!0 -
Lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meats, fats and most dairy are GF.
And it's not just food. If you have Celiac you have to make sure there's no gluten in your soap, shampoo, conditioner, hair care products, makeup, lotion -- anything that goes on your skin or hair that could be absorbed. Same for fillers in medications or vitamins/supplements.
Hydrolized vegetable protein is normally not GF.
www.celiac.org and www.celiac.com will both give you good information on foods and other products to avoid.0 -
Lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meats, fats and most dairy are GF.
And it's not just food. If you have Celiac you have to make sure there's no gluten in your soap, shampoo, conditioner, hair care products, makeup, lotion -- anything that goes on your skin or hair that could be absorbed. Same for fillers in medications or vitamins/supplements.
Hydrolized vegetable protein is normally not GF.
www.celiac.org and www.celiac.com will both give you good information on foods and other products to avoid.
I really feel totally different since going g-free.0 -
I have read that gluten intake can cause a lot of jiggly in the midsection because your body just can't process it.. and I am not buying like gluten free bread and pasta.. not quite yet.. I am just cutting it out period.. trying for now .. eating no proccessed stuff at all.. to help clean me out.0
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Lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meats, fats and most dairy are GF.
And it's not just food. If you have Celiac you have to make sure there's no gluten in your soap, shampoo, conditioner, hair care products, makeup, lotion -- anything that goes on your skin or hair that could be absorbed. Same for fillers in medications or vitamins/supplements.
Hydrolized vegetable protein is normally not GF.
www.celiac.org and www.celiac.com will both give you good information on foods and other products to avoid.
I really feel totally different since going g-free.0 -
thanks for the skin tip!0
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You might look into following a paleo/primal type diet or even Atkins induction for awhile. Anything that cuts out wheat entirely, and focuses on whole foods and vegetables, should be a really good start for you. Once you determine that cutting out all wheat helps (or not), you can start to figure out if there's a small amount you can ingest and be okay or if you need to cut it out entirely from now on.0
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Gluten-free recipes from NYT:
http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2011/06/01/dining/20110601-GLUTEN-29.html
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/07/health/nutrition/thanksgiving-side-dishes-part-2-gluten-free-stuffings-recipes-for-health.html?_r=2&ref=health
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/01/dining/gluten-free-flavor-free-no-more.html?ref=dining
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/10/health/nutrition/red-rice-and-quinoa-stuffing-recipes-for-health.html?ref=health0 -
I'm mostly gluten free by choice. I don't have an intolerance that I know of, but I get to eat so many more yummy things rather than calorie rich gluten products like bread and pasta. I also avoid most grains. At first it seemed challenging, but I find I eat much better and much more natural. I've started drinking ciders instead of beer and I have made a delicious chocolate mousse dessert that would rival any brownie. Good luck and you will be fine and enjoy yummy foods :bigsmile:0
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I have been Gluten free for over 10 years. It's all or nothing. You can't just cut down and see any difference. If you have questions, friend me. It's gotten so much easier now with the abundance of GF products. Ten years ago nobody had heard of it. Also, it doesn't mean you will lose weight if you cut out gluten. It's not a weight loss diet. In fact most of the gluten free products are a lot higher in calories because they put in more sugar and fat. Potato chips and chocolate are gluten free...which is why I'm here on MFP.0
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