Gluten Free For Weight Loss
Many overweight or obese people will lose weight on a gluten free diet if they follow a few important guidelines. It is important to be aware that many gluten free processed foods are loaded with fat and added sugar to replace the gluten that is removed from the food. Many companies are adding sweeteners to help give their product more taste and customer appeal. Just because a food is labeled gluten free it does not mean that it is healthy for you. It is critical to read labels and be aware of the nutritional value of the food. Does it contain a lot of saturated fat? Does it have refined sugar? There are a few companies that are making gluten free processed foods that are also fat free or low fat. Many of these products will have too much refined sugar.
In addition, many processed gluten free foods use gluten free grains to substitute for wheat and barley. These grains can cause weight gain if you eat too much of them. You might be better off choosing gluten free processed foods that are also grain free. This will vary from person to person. Garbanzo flour is a grain free, low fat and healthy ingredient to look for in gluten free processed foods.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Can Skin Care Products Cause Celiac Disease
Can Skin Care Products Cause Celiac Disease?
There is still so much inaccurate information on the internet about Celiac Disease that we should all be aware of. A lot of incorrect information is also passed around by misinformed patients. A client came to my office recently that was just diagnosed with Celiac Disease. She was told by her celiac friends that she should only use gluten free makeup, shampoos and skin care products. Therefore, she threw out all of the products she had been using and spent a lot of money to replace everything. This is a common myth. Gluten needs to be ingested and react with the intestine to cause a problem. If a skin care or externally used product irritates your skin you should stop using it but it will not cause Celiac Disease. The only type of makeup that should be gluten free is your lipstick because it might be ingested if worn when eating.
There is still so much inaccurate information on the internet about Celiac Disease that we should all be aware of. A lot of incorrect information is also passed around by misinformed patients. A client came to my office recently that was just diagnosed with Celiac Disease. She was told by her celiac friends that she should only use gluten free makeup, shampoos and skin care products. Therefore, she threw out all of the products she had been using and spent a lot of money to replace everything. This is a common myth. Gluten needs to be ingested and react with the intestine to cause a problem. If a skin care or externally used product irritates your skin you should stop using it but it will not cause Celiac Disease. The only type of makeup that should be gluten free is your lipstick because it might be ingested if worn when eating.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Why Should I Consult a nutritionist?
Are you having a health problem that is not getting resolved through western medicine? Have you been to several doctors and they cannot find a solution to your health problem? If this is you, nutrition counseling might be the solution to your problem.
Many people come to me with conditions such as chronic fatigue, irritable bowel syndrome, collitis, weight gain and diabetes. These conditions are often reversible through dietary modifications.
Many people come to me with conditions such as chronic fatigue, irritable bowel syndrome, collitis, weight gain and diabetes. These conditions are often reversible through dietary modifications.
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