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Medical Conditions
Going Gluten Conscious
By Susan Harmon
There are a lot of people who have gluten sensitivity or gluten intolerance known as Celiac Disease. When a friend or family member discovers a gluten sensitivity, its not the end of the world. Many people are seeing the benefits of a gluten free diet. There will be times where you’ll crave wheat, sugar and flour. There are many gluten free options at the grocery store now (Bisquick Pancake Flour is available at Walmart and Publix)
and restaurants (Dominos even has gluten free pizza). Here
are some tips and benefits to becoming gluten free.
Gluten free regulates insulin levels
Wheat raises insulin levels the same way sugar does. So while you think that eating whole grains are better for you, it can act the same way that white flour does. So if you want to regulate blood sugar and not increase cortisol production.... get gluten conscious
High fiber foods speed up fat loss
When you are gluten sensitive, your main source of carbs will be veggies, rice, potatoes and fruit. The emphasis should be veggies because they are the most nutritious and fibrous. They speed up digestion, speed up your metabolism and can replace the carbs in your diet. It is important to look at portion sizes of the gluten free snacks they can be high in calories.
Don’t get carried away w/ fruit
Fruit is ok in a gluten free diet, but the fructose can be bad for weight loss and thyroid. So limit it to Three times a day. Try to stick with fruits that have a low glycemic index like cherries, grapefruits, prunes and apples. The main source of carbs in a diet should be from vegetables.
Gluten conscious can regulate blood sugar
Cutting back on sugar, wheat, flour and fructose may help prevent diabetes and maintain a healthy weight. It’s not about cutting them out completely, but being aware of the reasons we want them out of our diet. Eating every two to three hours will insure that blood sugar in maintained.