Losing Weight On a Gluten Free Diet

 

Is losing weight on a gluten free diet possible?

Gluten-free diets seem to be the rage these days with everyone from athletes to celebrities attributing their lean bodies and athletic performances to going gluten-free.  Now many people are wondering if going gluten-free will work for them.

Interesting enough, research shows that most people who decide to go gluten-free actually GAIN weight.

How can this be?  To answer this we need to know the difference between gluten allergy or intolerance and Celiac disease.

Celiac disease: Celiac Disease is not a food allergy - it is an autoimmune disease.  You cannot grow out of it. Celiac disease damages the villi of the intestines so they do not effectively absorb basic nutrients. If CD is left untreated, damage to the small bowel can be chronic and life threatening, causing an increased risk of associated disorders – both nutritional and immune related.

Food allergies, including wheat allergy: Is a condition that people can sometimes grow out of. Symptoms of gluten sensitivity include bloating, abdominal discomfort, pain or diarrhea, or it may present with a variety of extraintestinal symptoms including headaches and migraines, lethargy and tiredness, attention-deficit disorder and hyperactivity.

If you have abdominal issues such as these, a visit to the doctor is required to rule out Celiac Disease.  Then go from there.  If you are someone who wants to feel healthier and lose weight by avoiding wheat and gluten products, there are some things you need to know so you don't end up gaining weight!  You can't just waltz into a health food store and purchase all gluten free foods like cakes, mixes, cookies and crackers and think you are eating diet food.  If you are thinking this is the way to go gluten-free, you are going about it wrong!

Losing weight on a gluten-free diet means eating more complex carbs like vegetables and fruit and high quality proteins.  You need to maintain a balanced, natural diet that excludes processed foods while including vegetables, fresh fruits, fish, meats, and whole grains.  Will you lose weight this way?  Most definitely!  You'll feel better too!  Just limiting the amount of processed foods in the form of cakes, cookies, pretzels, crackers and breads will help you lose weight automatically.

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