topic Re: Gluten Free in Wellness

Gluten Free

gloriajean — Sat, 09 Dec 2017 14:59:55 GMT

So we went on this Fast Metabulism Diet, starting the first of November, No corn, no peas, no wheat, no dairy. Thought we wouldn't survive! Not even white potatoes, only sweet potatoes. We did lose weight, and still are, and are close to our goals, but what we've noticed, my husband has become consitpated, taking smooth move teas, but he doesn't have leg cramps anymore at night, which was almost nightly, he doesn't have acid reflux anymore which he had often. Wondering if it's the wheat or the dairy or both? We buy the Ezekial bread, that has sprouts, and I can use gluten free bread crumbs for making my chicken with saflower mayo, in the oven, which is very tasty. We buy brown rice noodles on line at Amazon, it isn't as hard as I thought it would be. I am happy that I lost inches around my middle, and clothes look great again! My husband went from a 36 waste to 34, and that looks great on him. His breakfasts used to be bread with cheese, that put on weight too! And giving up alchhol has helped too. My daughter and 3 neices are doing this too with good results. Anyone here on gluten free? And if so, can you share good results?

Re: Gluten Free

Carmie — Sat, 09 Dec 2017 15:24:36 GMT

I have been gluten free for over 30 years, but not by choice. I have never lost weight on a gluten free diet. In order for me to lose weight, I have to do a low carb diet, which sounds pretty close to what you are doing.

The peas and white potatoes you gave up do not have gluten in them, but they are loaded with carbs. The Ezekial bread with sprouts you eat Is not gluten free.

i feel great on the gluten free and on the low carb diet when I want to lose a few pounds.

If it’s working for you, that’s great.

Re: Gluten Free

gloriajean — Sat, 09 Dec 2017 15:39:00 GMT

Yes, I know that Ezekial bread is not gluten free, but it's allowed on this diet. We can also have barley, which has gluten, so it's mostly gluten free. We are going by the book and eliminating foods that are not on it. I am not even missing the cheese or yogurts, maybe will try them again some day to see if it makes a difference in the way we feel. But not for awhile. It's a Fast Metabulism Diet. It's to get our metabulism working, and there are 3 phases we go through each week, designed to get our metabulism working. Need to have some snacks between meals, different ones each day, it's a good plan, and no counting calories or carbs or points like WW. I just wanted to share here what it's done for my husband so far and that is huge considering all those cramps he was getting with nothing helping before and he tired several, including the magnesium. I wasn't getting that so my results is the loss of weight and inches and that's good enough for me.

Re: Gluten Free

Carmie — Sat, 09 Dec 2017 16:03:10 GMT

@gloriajean one of my friends and her partner I think are doing this diet. I know they eat that sprouted Ezekiel Bread. They have both lost quite a bit of weight and I remember them telling me about it when I asked.

I am happy that it is working for you and your DH too.

Re: Gluten Free

LilacTree — Sat, 09 Dec 2017 16:47:18 GMT

I have given up on the gluten-free diet. I was on it for three months and nothing has changed. And I did lose weight which I couldn't afford (the food just didn't taste good to me).

I put eggs back into my diet as they are not really dairy anyway. I eat very little, trying hard to eat more so I'm now buying tastier foods. Still no meat or other dairy though.

I have written my present health issues in this forum (Wellness), so I won't repeat them here.

So happy for your incredibly successful results. Good for you!!

Re: Gluten Free

LTT1 — Sat, 09 Dec 2017 18:14:42 GMT

@gloriajean

I am on a GF diet and now, when I stray, immediate consequences show up.

My previously swollen tummy and IBS issues are MUCH improved. My colonoscopy always shows up as “inflammation.” So I know my issue is at least partly swelling.

@LilacTree

I read that you might not be feeling well, and I hope you are better today.

Re: Gluten Free

Teddie — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 08:29:54 GMT

Several years ago I read “Wheat Belly” by William Davis, MD. I used to think eliminating wheat was just nuts. Reading this book was an eye-opener. I think sometimes it’s more than about the gluten. Wheat can cause all kinds of health problems.

Re: Gluten Free

Carmie — Sat, 09 Dec 2017 21:50:24 GMT

i am surprised by the posts on here about gluten free eating. There seems there is a lot of confusion as to what foods contain gluten. Gluten is found in wheat, barley, rye and other grains ONLY...it is only found in grain products.

It is not found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, dairy, meat or eggs. It can be added to these foods by using flours and caramel colors, etc in the processing. Beer is not gluten free, nor is bourbon and other adult beverages.

Gluten is found in some medications and some candies like Twizzlers or Riesen caramels. It is found in some hard cheeses, not usually in soft cheese. It is found in some ice creams that contain pretzels, graham crackers or cookies.

Everything naturally on the gluten free list is pretty tasty. It’s only when you dive into the processed gluten free foods that it can taste awful.

I have to laugh when people say that they will not eat gluten free food. Most of the food on earth is naturally gluten free, so everyone eats gluten free foods. Some people also eat foods that contain gluten.

Re: Gluten Free

sfnative — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 00:42:51 GMT

Hi gloriajean,

Congratulations on your weight loss!

Since I was tested and Igs (antigens to gluten) were found, I've been eating gluten-free. We live in an area where this is not a big deal, because our markets have decent grain substitutes and there are several bakeries with great GF high quality breads, pizzas, etc.

I do want to mention about the acid reflux and dairy products. Years ago, as in the 40s, 50s, and 60s, if someone was dignosed with an ulcer, they were automatically placed on a Sippy Diet. This was a food plan moderately high in dairy products. Quite often this didn't work very well and for many made things worse, but the physician population was convinced that milk products would perform expected healing. However, in the early 70s, it was finally and scientifically determined that due to the protein content of dairy products, ingestion of any dairy product increased the production of hydrochoric acid, which is the opposite than the desired in an ulcer (or acid reflux) patient. You eat protein (dairy included) - the acid pumps get going. It's as simple as that.

When I was ill for 2 months in Sep and Oct and had many scans and an endoscopy, they did find a small area of Barrett's indicative of overlong acid reflux, distal esophagus reflux, and areas in my stomach and duodenum that were greatly inflammed. (Incidental and nothing to do with the darn virus.) Bottom line was that I was told to take an rx antacid once a day and eliminate acidic foods (have a list0, plus no coffee, no caffeine, decaf tea is OK, no peppermint and no chocolate.

All the best as you both continue you food plan.

And, Merry Christmas and God Bless.

Re: Gluten Free

morganjen — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 00:53:07 GMT

I am gluten free and have no more stomach pains.

Re: Gluten Free

SilleeMee — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 02:43:10 GMT

I don't have any problems when I eat food that has gluten. However, I have read some information about gluten and it's association with amyloid plaques in brain tissue which has been tied to Alzheimer's. So I try to limit my intake of gluten in various foods.

Re: Gluten Free

Carmie — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 02:26:08 GMT

@SilleeMee That’s interesting. I’ll have to search for more information. I have never heard that before.

i do know that our modern wheat is not the ancient grain it once was. We have messed with it and now it is not as good for us that it once was. We need to stop genetically modifying foods. Our corn is ruined also.

Re: Gluten Free

sidsmom — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 02:37:08 GMT

I do have to say, more often than not, the issues are not gluten related.

Most of the time it’s just caused from a very processed diet heavy

in animal product/byproducts, thus causing the digestive issues.

All the talk about modified grains, etc,etc. is just noise.

It’s not the grains, but the fat/oil, salt, sugar (all the processing)

added to those grains which cause the issues.

Funny, many people will begin to eat clean...low fat, plant based,

whole food diet...and all those issues disappear...even when eating

wheat products. “Gluten” is no longer an issue.

Re: Gluten Free

sfnative — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 18:58:03 GMT

@sidsmom

Fankly, I don't think there will be many takers here. Read your answer, again, tone-wise.

There is no scientific fact in the "gluten fad." We're not talking about that here at all. We're talking about true Celiacs, people like me who have tested positive to Igs (antigens) to gluten and are on the "Celiac cusp," as my GI doc indicated, and then there are many, many folks who are very to quite "sensitive" to gluten, which can manifest itself in terms of gasrointestinal inflammation. This last population is what is being discussed here.

Try telling my daughter that if she eats your "clean way," she will no longer have intestinal issues. Not true. When she's off gluten, she's incredibly good. If she re-introduces gluten, she becomes quite ill, plus experiences chronic D to boot.

It is what it is for us who simply cannot tolerate gluten. Believe it!

Re: Gluten Free

Danielle46 — Thu, 21 Dec 2017 12:57:51 GMT

I went gluten free in August of this year because I developed a severe gluten into,erance. This is what happened: I dropped 10 pounds immediately, my stomach is as flat as a board now, all of my ay GI problems, rashes, fatigue were gone within a week and I’m no longer itchy. Like your husband, I developed terrible constipation. My doctor had me do the following which got me back to being completely normal again:

drink 10 glasses of water a day, eat fruit 2 to 3 times a day, eat 2 cups of green veggies at each meal (I found broccoli & spinach work best for me) and if you can tolerate them, kidney beans (1/2 cup) I make bean salads with them. I also eat only brown rice with my lunch and dinner. I totally eliminated eating the special Gluten Free bread, pasta and desserts made with rice, potato and other types of binding flours. Those gluten free processed foods made the situation worse.

By the way, I feel great without gluten.

Re: Gluten Free

sidsmom — Thu, 21 Dec 2017 15:35:21 GMT

This YouTube video is timely.

Sources/studies listed in video/description box for more info.

1. Glyphosate,

2. Yeast,

3. Bromated flours

Digestive issues caused by these factors other than gluten. That’s why ‘gluten-free’ products still bother some people...yeast and/or bromate flours.

He mentioned...if you suspect yeast, eat unleavened bread.

If you suspect wheat in general, eat wheat berries...

which are not exposed to the glyphosate or bomated practices.

Again, common issues which are nothing to do with the actual grain.

Re: Gluten Free

Sunshine Kate — Thu, 21 Dec 2017 15:37:17 GMT

My doctor told me a gluten free diet is for one with celiac disease.

Gluten is needed to maintain good health in healthy people.

Re: Gluten Free

QueenDanceALot — Thu, 21 Dec 2017 21:38:36 GMT

@sidsmom wrote:
This YouTube video is timely.
Sources/studies listed in video/description box for more info.

1. Glyphosate,
2. Yeast,
3. Bromated flours

Digestive issues caused by these factors other than gluten. That’s why ‘gluten-free’ products still bother some people...yeast and/or bromate flours.

He mentioned...if you suspect yeast, eat unleavened bread.
If you suspect wheat in general, eat wheat berries...
which are not exposed to the glyphosate or bomated practices.
Again, common issues which are nothing to do with the actual grain.

@sidsmom

Very interesting video, especially if you (anyone) suspects a gluten intolerance.

Sometimes I thiink I have an intolerance (to a degree) and sometimes I don't. Mic really puts forth why this might happen!

Thanks for posting.