by compound complex 31 Replies latest watchtower beliefs
Yes, I am gluten free. Actually, I'm completely grain-free, no packaged foods, and use unpasteurized honey and maple syrup instead of sugar. I can eat like I have a hollow leg, and lost quite a bit of weight during the first couple of years. My energy level is better than when I was in my 20s, on my good days, heheh.
It's good to hear you're feeling better. You are missed.
tal
Originally, I went gluten free for about 2 weeks and felt much better. For the past 2 months, I have been running "Gluten reduced"... I still feel better, which I credit to the radical reduction of carbs. Im losing wheat weight at a nice slow clip without changing my lifestyle.
There is something to be said for radical carb reduction diets. Its funny, I used to crave baked goods to the point I would eat an entire row of oreos before I knew what hit me. Now I don't even care to eat one. In fact some of the baked goods I used to eat now overload my pallate and I can barely eat any of it.
I have Celiac Disease so must not eat any gluten. It's really not that difficult. I am a baker and can make just about anything (though I do buy packaged bread, Udi's). And I do feel lots better! There are a couple of brands of imported GF beer that are pretty good, just can't remember them right now.
I have to say I disagree that reducing carbs in one's diets is a healthy thing. Ketosis can cause liver damage.
Let's revise our definition of carbohydrate. Carbs are found in many other dietary sources besides wheat.
Beans are high in fibre and serve as a low-calorie/high protein source of carbohydrates. Fruits are also high in carbs (but too much fruit, with the exception of avocadoes, means too much sugar), as are some vegetables.
And let's not forget the super-food,,,, sweet potatoes! research, research, research
tal
Tal, I was eating way to much wheat in the form a baked goods and pasta etc.. When I say carb reduced... I meant carb reduced for me :)
cheers!
cheers, Darth! *clink* <===== that's actually a glass of juice (sure, sure), as we all know, liquor contains empty calories
And good on ya for getting rid of the white stuff - that's really an easy way to tell which carbs you wish to eliminate,,, potatoes, white rice, refined flour & sugar, etc.
I still get really strong cravings for toast (so help me, when I walk past a coffee shop and smell the toast, I feel like Homer Simpson ...mmmmm... toooaassst!) and really truly miss my pasta *weep, weep* and my most favorite food in the whole wide world --- 'ZA! I love pizza! It just about killed me when I worked as a pizza cook a couple of years ago. All those beautiful 'Zas, and I could have nary a one.
*sigh*
tal
i'm gluten free and fairly careful with what i eat. i've found some delicious gluten free cheese ravioli "what a treat".
Just so you know, when I was a server there was no group of people that were more of a pain in the ass than gluten free. If you have celiacs disease ill give you a pass. So many gluten free people would tell you they are gluten free then eat something that I knew contained gluten off another persons plate. They were fine.
Gluten-free sounds hard. No bread, no beer??
There are bazillions of gluten-free breads and beers out there. Most of which is pretty decent, some of which is quite excellent.
really truly miss my pasta
Likewise there are plenty of gluten-free pastas.
Don't know if there are any near you, but stores like Earth Fare & Whole Foods would carry them.
sir82 -- I can't eat grains. That includes rice, corn, spelt, etc. etc. All the gluten-free pastas contain grains.
Thanks, though! :))
tal
