Gluten free followers

I did gluten free for several months, along with sugar free, and limited dairy.
I didn't see/feel a difference, so now I just try to stick to a healthier diet. (most of the time)
I don't eat very much gluten - and when I can substitute, I do. I eat a gluten-free pasta..and I rarely eat a sandwich.

There are many members who stick religiously to the gluten free diet and find it helps them greatly.

No, brown rice isn't really bad.. IMO.

Most of my dinners are some protein with a big salad. So, I may have a piece of chicken or a piece of pork with the salad. The salad is usually lettuce, broccoli, carrots, tomatoes, avocado - then I drizzle olive oil, red wine vinegar, and a little bit of honey over it.

Ok cool. I'll experiment and see what works and what doesn't! Thanx for the info!

Jr,

I can def find the gluten free breads and stuff. I was just wondering if people incorporate these products into their gluten free diets and feel ok on them. I just need some bread or something in my diet, going without them is difficult

Physedgirl I'm not exactly gluten free but I only eat bread that's been made with a sourdough starter and long fermentation process. The long fermentation process breaks down the gluten and phytates in the bread so that even people who may be gluten sensitive can eat it and breaking down phytates allows the nutrients to be bioavailable.

I order it from here & freeze it since I haven't found any in stores that use this process (not even Whole Foods). There is a minimum order but it freezes really well.

http://berkshiremountainbakery.com

If anyone is interested there is a Netflix documentary and the owner/baker at Berkshire Mountain talks about his process. His focus is on baking healthful bread. It's also really good;)

https://youtu.be/epMAq5WYJk4

If you do order it you can request that it be sliced so you won't have to slice 10 loaves of bread (which I've done before I figured it out).

Millet bread (health food stores/whole foods) with almond butter,sprinkle coconut and cinnamon on top......tastes just short of a donut....

R

physedgirl09,

Toast the Millet bread first....mmm.

Another one,Ribs smothered in olive oil,garlic and cinnamon....wow)

r

I was G/F, dairy free, no alcohol for 3 months,and no dairy milk products at all . I was eating 100% Paleo those three months.

My c3a inflammation test went from 55,000 to normal (1400) in April -three months time. My strength increased significantly. Tiredness is the same though.

I'm not glutan intolerant but do have history of candida and leaky gut (most have both).

Currently in month 7 of Paleo, but cheat now and then with very low amounts of glutan. The only dairy I get is if its added in something in low amounts- any more than that I wont do.

If I dont cheat , my gut and digestion feels way better. I eat fine alone- its socializing where cheating happens.

For those not celiac - real sourdough bread loses 99% of the glutan in fermenting it. - google this info. I feel good with it. Paleo is easy, just cook meat and heat up whole veggies. This is how many farmers ate in the 1800's.

Skipping suger is a must. Many are addicted to it, but wont admit it to themselves. My gut feels so much better with no added sugar in products, no syrup... no nothing like that. Zero.

They made a GF birthday cake for me- it was cheating anyway with the frosting. I had some, no ice cream though- still did not feel well after that from the sugar.

My friends and family admit they couldnt eat like this, thus are poor influences on my eating/socializing. I remind them they have not woke up blind either, thats a game changer for anyone..

I think I had leaky gut and candida for decades along with lyme. So this may take a lot longer than I thought. The fact that I can increase muscle strength in the gym now (with minimal pain vs before) says something is working better in my body.

Stress is a killer too. I take it better now, but can still get a little reved up where i might not sleep well. I averaged 3 hrs of sleep for 15 years, now I can sleep 7 hrs with ease during most low stress times.

I've been gluten free for a few years now. Has it made a difference? Yes and no. Yes, I don't feel AS bloated and crappy after meals, but I still get bloated and pretty much everything I eat upsets my stomach. So not really. But I'm strict. I've only messed up a few times on accident. I still get headaches, bad moods, and heartburn - I am also officially "gluten intolerant", but not celiac.

This bread /samisbakery.com/ is phenomenal. They're in Florida, but they deliver.

Mostly, it's a constant battle of wills. Gluten is in EVERYTHING and I am so sick of eating the same food every day. Veg and salads and a little meat. I still want pizza and I hate what passes for gluten free crust in most places. It's hard, but it has to be done.

Thanx guys!! This is great info. Gonna look into some gluten free breads tomorrow. I don't really eat much dairy so that's easy to cut out. It's the breads I was concerned about cuz I love my bread lol

physedgirl09 said...
Those of you that follow a gluten free diet:

Are there days where you eat normally?

Is there a gluten free bread product that you eat to keep your sanity?

What do you eat on a normal day?

For the most part i eat low carb but I'm starting to lose my mind and need ideas. Tonight i ate brown rice, is that really bad?

Thanx!!!

My personal, non-scientific, non-medical opinion () is that, unless one has true Celiac Disease or confirmed Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity, there's likely no reason to avoid wheat.

That said, I'm not sure that wheat is the most nutrient-dense food, compared with other options. But, I would wager that most people don't want to eat wheat-based products for their nutritional profile. I mean, c'mon...Waffles, Pancakes, and French Toast...need I say more?!?

Anyway, that tangent aside, I was just perusing books on Amazon.com, saw the following title, and remembered your post. So, I thought I would mention it.

Eat Wheat: A Scientific and Clinically-Proven Approach to Safely Bringing Wheat and Dairy Back Into Your Diet
amzn.to/2u0yGbC

I've not read it, so I can't offer any commentary on it.

Good luck!

mpost said...
after removing both gluten and dairy i have normal digestion, no pain and dont even get bloated, and my lyme symptoms are at bay. surely the treatment also has helped but the truth is my digestive issues only improved after going gf and dairy free. going gf meant i went from excruciating pain to just bloating and a bit of discomfort....i tried first just gf for 1.5 years, but was not enough and i noticed i felt bad when eating dairy, especially unfermented, so i removed all dairy products.

if u go gluten free my advice is do it in a serious manner, meaning NO GLUTEN AT ALL, NO EXCEPTIONS, or just dont bother and eat normally all the time.

cheating simply does not work with gluten, it sticks to the linings of your intestines for days. true celiac people see an improvement in 2-3 weeks after quitting gluten, not 2 days after... think about that. if u eat it once a week it's as if u havent gone gluten free in the first place.... better just eat normally and at least you wont fool yourself pretending u are GF....

Agreed, you speak from experience.

I think everyone should give it a go and at least try it for at least three months, but do your homework first, it will be less painful. You only live once. I was a stuborn non -believer, but have now experienced the brighter side to clean eating. Not everyone will experience the same benefits, but you dont know till you try. Too many people have food addictions. Lyme itself makes ones will power stronger in the end, food addictions can be overcome. People who love food and say they cant give up things are really addicted to it. Make it a personal challenge, its worth it.