topic Re: gluten free in Kitchen

gluten free

mjmm — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 19:56:13 GMT

Mary Beth said gluten free is healthier eating. From what I've read, it's healthier for those with celac disease. All the rest of us need gluten.

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chrystaltree — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 20:04:54 GMT

Actually, we don't need gluten. But only people who have Celiac disease have adverse effects, they must eliminate it entirely to avoid intestinal damage. But anyone can go gluten free without harming their health. Gluten sensitivity, which cannot be proven is popular now. Some docs think it exists, some don't. It's one google.com self diagnosis that is harmless.

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Buckeye nut — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 21:30:02 GMT

Not really- I agree. Our diets are laced with gluten- I am intolerant and can have some but not much. Read food labels and you will find gluten is used as a filler in a ton of food products- we get an overabundance of it in most of our diets-

That is why people have been having problems is because of lot of prepared foods have it in it and our bodies were not designed to eat that much

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RinaRina — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 23:51:23 GMT

Gluten bloats up my stomach very badly, so I stay away when I can. In fact, I bought a bread maker and started making gluten-free bread. What a godsend!
I don't bloat up & I don't gain weight. Love it!

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JeanLouiseFinch — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 01:25:42 GMT

I highly suggest you read the book "Grain Brain". You will be shocked, amazed, and enlightened about gluten.

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mom2four0418 — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 01:41:47 GMT

On 8/31/2014 mjmm said: Mary Beth said gluten free is healthier eating. From what I've read, it's healthier for those with celac disease. All the rest of us need gluten.

She is a salesperson and it is her job to say whatever closes the deal.

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cjmcp — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 03:27:10 GMT

On 8/31/2014 JeanLouiseFinch said:
I highly suggest you read the book "Grain Brain". You will be shocked, amazed, and enlightened about gluten.

Haven't read that one yet but "Wheat Belly" is another great one.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 04:49:24 GMT

On 8/31/2014 cjmcp said:
On 8/31/2014 JeanLouiseFinch said:
I highly suggest you read the book "Grain Brain". You will be shocked, amazed, and enlightened about gluten.

Haven't read that one yet but "Wheat Belly" is another great one.

That's on my "to read" list.

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sidsmom — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 05:00:39 GMT

I think 10-20 yrs from now, the public will look back on the gluten bit & realize 'what were we thinking'?

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KateChopin — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 06:21:19 GMT

I respectfully disagree. My daughter has an autoimmune disease, and her doctor suggested she try gluten free---about 15 years ago when it was REALLY hard and there were no prepared foods. She miraculously felt better. The rest of us have cut back dramatically on our gluten as a result and feel much better.

Those who suffer from a disease like celiacs and others have to eliminate it entirely. Even vinegar and soy sauce have gluten. Modified food starch is gluten, and even some supposedly "gluten free" soups like a famous Italian named one, has gluten in it.

I don't think we actually need gluten, but there is probably no need for most healthy people to cut back. But if you try it, especially if you have an auto-immune situation, you might notice a big difference.

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KateChopin — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 06:21:51 GMT

On 8/31/2014 JeanLouiseFinch said:
On 8/31/2014 cjmcp said:
On 8/31/2014 JeanLouiseFinch said:
I highly suggest you read the book "Grain Brain". You will be shocked, amazed, and enlightened about gluten.

Haven't read that one yet but "Wheat Belly" is another great one.

That's on my "to read" list.

Yes, they are enlightening!

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soonersis — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 16:51:45 GMT

On 8/31/2014 cjmcp said:
On 8/31/2014 JeanLouiseFinch said:
I highly suggest you read the book "Grain Brain". You will be shocked, amazed, and enlightened about gluten.

Haven't read that one yet but "Wheat Belly" is another great one.

I've read both and they are great. Highly recommend reading them.