Many people today think that a gluten free diet (not eating food products containing wheat, barley, rye and triticale) helps one lose weight.
(prHWY.com) June 6, 2012 - Celebration, FL -- Many people today think that a gluten free diet (not eating food products containing wheat, barley, rye and triticale) helps one lose weight. This is probably because of the many popular celebrities who claim that their slim or skinny figure is due to going gluten free. Is this true?
The answer to that question can't be answered by a straight forward yes or no. It is possible that following a gluten free diet can make you lose weight. However, it is also likely that it can make you gain weight. What conditions allow the loss of weight or the gain of weight?
Before further discussing this matter, it is noteworthy to say that a gluten free diet is not for everyone. It is strictly recommended by medical professionals for people who have celiac disease or gluten intolerance. And it has been noted that following a strict gluten free diet can cause deficiency in B vitamins, iron and zinc.
The reason why medical professionals do not strictly limit the gluten free diet to celiac patients is due to the fact that there are many people who in reality have gluten sensitivity to some extent but have not been properly diagnosed. Many undiagnosed people and have tried the gluten free diet have reported that it made them feel better and healthier.
With that said, to answer the question "how the gluten free diet affect weight," a person having a gluten free diet can healthily lose weight if
* He will include more naturally gluten free foods such as fruits and vegetables, meat, fish and poultry in his eating plan.
* He will avoid solely depending on store bought processed gluten free foods. It would be healthier if he could make his own gluten free foods from scratch. Just buy the necessary top quality ingredients such as gluten free baking flour.
* He will ask the doctor for recommendation on the suitable vitamin and mineral supplements.
On the other hand, a person having a gluten free diet will be likely to gain weight if
* He will consume more processed gluten free products. A comparative analysis of 2 similar food items, for example bread, one with gluten and the other without gluten, show that the gluten free product contains more calories.
* He will make poor food choices with his new diagnosed condition. He may eat a lot of ice cream and chocolates for starters. And when he finds out about the gluten free food stuff like pasta and pastries, he further eats more without realizing that these may be comparatively higher in sugar and fats than their gluten counterpart.
To conclude this discussion, weight loss or weight gain is possible with a gluten free diet. The major determining factor is having a smart food choice. A person should first of all choose naturally gluten free foods . In addition, learning to read food labels of gluten free products would surely be helpful in lowering the amount and quality of calories you consume.
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Address:
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1142 Celebration Blvd.
Celebration, Florida
FL 34747
U.S.A
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