glutens bad for you?

Exactly. That's the thing... he talks to one or two people with degrees in that area who say a certain thing, so those one or two people must be right and know exactly 100% what works for everyone. Give me a break. I have talked to nutritionists who think ALL KINDS OF DIFFERENT THINGS.

 

Its a myth and a fad

 

Are you kidding me? Have you heard ANYONE'S posts in this thread?

Yes, for many, it's a fad.

A myth. Not totally. Yes, some "gluten free" brands may be capitalizing on the fad/trend. But that does not mean that some people don't have a true allergy and some other people (if not most other people) would not benefit, some more than others, such as people like myself w inflammatory illnesses (such as my arthritis)--from cutting out or consuming much LESS gluten. You can still eat a well rounded diet if you know what to consume. I, for one, am a big fan of quinoa and I also eat sweet potatoes and in any case, I know my diet is well rounded-a mix of nuts, seeds, fruit, lots of veggies, proteins, and healthy fats (which I've already listed some of)... I do sometimes consume gluten btw. I haven't cut it all out. I just don't consume much of it because it is 100% true for me that the more of it I consume my higher my blood pressure goes and the worse my knees (arthritis) gets.
In addition, people would be wise (everyone) to think about what TYPES of grains they are consuming.

Btw, I have spoken to TWO of my doctors about this and they both agree and said my diet is healthy. Both my family doctor and my obstetrician.

 

Deranged is a meathead. I see no point in arguing with meatheads.

 

Ha. I was just sitting here thinking "why the hell are you bothering? I'm done."

 

Most people who cut out gluten gave no need to. Id say its like one in a hundred of the people who cut out gluten to some extent. Maybe youre one of the few who actually is gluten sensitive. I dont know.



And rat. Youre not worth arguing with. Youre one of those guys who believes everything anyone tells him. A sponge of fact and not. A pseudo expert. Not really worth paying attention to

 

What would a simple gluten free diet consist of?? I hope pressed rat answers cuz he seems to know quite a bit about this stuff.

i dont wanna have to send in a fan letter to Dr Oz asking him

 

Do you know what gluten is? It would consist of everything that doesn't have gluten in it.

Proteins, veggies, fruit, can contain dairy, fats, nuts seeds etc.. you'd usually substitute things like quinoa for grains at times or make veggie pasta, spaghetti squash pasta, etc.

You can also buy ANYTHING gluten free. Cookies, cakes, etc.--- you can use coconut flour, hemp flour, etc in making any of those things...you can consume bread that is gluten free such as the Ezekial bread, etc (you find them in health food stores or sections...frozen)....

 

It's another sign of how weak humans are getting.

 

I'm not pressed rat or a nutritionist but I would assume you could have a healthy diet without gluten simply by giving up bread, pasta, pizza, etc. I don't really think its necessary to start eating expensive gluten free bread from Whole Foods. Its kind of like vegetarians who give up meat but start eating fake meat. It really isn't necessary, you just need to replace the calories you're giving up with more servings of vegetables and what not.

 

lol

A gluten-free diet consists of a diet free from wheat and wheat-containing products. So obviously bread is out, but also a lot of the snack foods you find at the store (cookies, cakes etc.) which are made from gluten-containing flour. Beer (unless it's gluten-free) is also high in gluten, which is why I have drastically limited my consumption of it to only once or twice a month.

Basically you don't have to worry much about gluten if you eat only whole foods while eliminating things like bread and pasta.

 

oki doki. thanks guys

 

I have seen gluten free beer from micro brews. I have never tried it but by God, I have seen it. (no idea if it's any good)

I cook (well, bake plus pot pie noodles) w coconut flour.

 

You can find gluten free anything (yes, I'm talking about stuff that typically is what you think of when you think of gluten...bread, cakes, cookies, etc.)---

but you are better off just doing what Rat said.... and just eating whole foods that don't include bread, wheat, wheat products, etc...
but there are substitutes for anything.

 

it's perfectly fine for the vast majority of people - majority of people are gluten-tolerant

some people just want to have a strange aversion to it and force the avoidance on themselves. they can make that personal choice

 

I know I could say something witty in regards to your last sentence/paragraph. If I felt like thinking right now.

 

I know that gluten can cause inflammation and my lips have been inflammed for a while now. idk what it could be. somethin that im eating or idk

 

Yes, don't eat hot dogs. Sulfates are terrible.

 

I dont eat hot dogs. i have been eating a shit load of subway though. and crum donuts from rite aid :blush5: