Wheat belly (Page 3)

Isn't it on the "others" to do their due diligence and decide for themselves?

I don't see how saying "I feel better not eating wheat" or "I feel better with an energy bracelet" or "I feel better wearing purple" is misguiding anyone. Sure if you try and say it's the end-all-be-all as a sweeping generalization, that's different.

Wow this thread really took off. I love reading all the input.

Just as an update. I have been 7 days wheat free and lost 7 lbs.

My energy level has increased and I am sleeping better at night and my allergies do seem better.

That's really interesting.  According to my endocrinologist, my TSH and T3/T4 levels are all correct for the dose, but I am still having issues.  I've wondered about the gluten connection.  Maybe it's time to try being gluten free.

Two weeks ago I was swimming 200 meters and walking 150-200 meters in the pools. I was walking about 3/4 mile on the treadmill. I was quite fatigued at the end.

I have given up wheat for 1 week. weight went down energy went up.

I changed 1 variable.  

Quit spreading misinformation! 

That's awesome!

I chimed in a few pages ago (with Bards, New Grist, New Planet and hard ciders as my favs). I'll have to check this one out!

I will say though, that my palatte is likely skewed. I never drank "real" beer so that probably makes a difference.

In the same vein - there's a debate on whether distilled grain liquors actually eliminate gluten particles in their processing - liquors like vodka and gin. Do you gluten free folks avoid those or notice any reactions after drinking them? I do Sometimes if I stick to the potato vodka ($) or the really high end stuff ($) I'm okay. But rum seems to be okay no matter what since it's not from grain.  

the only time I have had a drink since going gluten free was after a HIM and I ate all sorts of things off list and paid for it.

my energy improved pretty quickly. Recommending it for my Hashimoto's patients who are fatigued

Lisa, I have read the opinions of both sides.  From what I have read, I don't believe pure, distilled spirits have gluten in them.  Now, if it's a flavored vodka, all bets are off.  I avoid those.  

We don't have an adult celiac in our home...but over a decade from now when my son is of age, I will feel comfortable toasting a mixed drink with him.  (of course, to be safe, we'll use the brands that use multiple distillations...and if there was any problem we'd know that company had cross-contamination issues because the distilled liquor itself is gluten-free)

she did see a doctor -that was who recommended she go off wheat - see OP

eta - clearly for HER going off wheat ?gluten? has been helpful - why is that so hard for you?

NO ONE is saying everyone should go off wheat/gluten but likely 10% of the population genuinely needs to with 1% being celiac.

I also feel that GMOs and other things going on in industrialized farming are not good for us and have deleterious effects we do not even know about.

How is it a problem for you if she or anyone else eliminates wheat or gluten?

I'll give it a shot. My endocrinologist is kind of at a loss because all of my numbers indicate that I *should* be feeling good.  Except that I'm not.  I don't think it's a terrible experiment to try.  How long does it usually take to notice a difference?  (Ballpark.  I'm used to 6 - 8 weeks between Synthroid doses) I just want to make sure that I don't get frustrated and give up too early.

I agree.  I will, though, throw out one caveat.  And that is when individuals incorrectly state they have an allergy/sensitivity when in reality they are either just picky/finicky eaters or they want to avoid something.  For instance, last year Dr. Oz said to lie and claim you are allergic to butter so that when eating out they would use something else that doesn't have as much fat.  That drove the allergic community over the deep end.

Those with true food allergy's or severe sensitivities or autoimmune issues like celiac then have to continue to work on educating the public, and more importantly the food service industry, about their issues.  They are not taken seriously and that can potentially lead to some very serious issues.

If you have an allergy/sensitivity/disease that is affected by a food item, then by all means, do what you need to do.  But don't dilute the seriousness of those issues by lying and saying you have one when you don't.  It sends mixed messages to the industry.

Disclaimer: I work in the food service industry in training on food safety.  There is a ridiculous disconnect in food service and when they hear people claim they are allergic to grill marks (yes someone had a patron claim that), they have a hard time taking anyone that claims they have an allergy.

Damn you two and your mentions of Panda Puffs ... I would have never even looked at them ... for some completely unimaginable reason (err, demand?) our corner grocery store here in Indonesia stocks Envirokidz.

One box down.

I've been almost 100% GF for awhile and just decided to try for the full 100% to see how it affects my body's inflammation response.  Plus, I really enjoy most of the GF products I buy more than the stuff I used to buy with gluten/wheat.

One thing I need to replace is my Kashi cereal.  I'm addicted to the GoLean Krisp Toasted Berry Crumble.  I like the way it sort of resembles granola and is moderate in calories, sugar and fat.  Any suggestions would be appreciated!

ALSO....what's the scoop on whole oats, like the good old Quaker version?  GF or not?  I've heard that they can't be considered GF just because they're made with machines that may have touched gluten.  I don't know if I need to be that strict with my experimentation.....

I have been using this recipe

1 Tablespoon melted coconut oil

3 Tablespoons ground golden flaxseed

1 /8 teaspoon Onion powder

1 /8 teaspoon baking powder

1/8 teaspoon paprika

1 Egg.

Mix together in bowl and pour into a greased microwave safe pie plate. Spread evenly.

Microwave on high 2 minutes, urn 90 degrees then for another minute.

To kick it up a notch you can add Parmasean cheese and/or 1/8 teaspoon garlic power and italian seasonings.

I let it set for about 5 minutes and lift with a spatula and fill with whatever you like.

One is enough to fill me up.

My wife is extremely sensitive to gluten, so much so she can't have a regular communion wafer.  With that in mind, she has no problems with plain rolled oats like Quaker.

That is excellent news, both for your wife and for me because rolled oats are the bomb 

I tell people 2-6 weeks - though for me it was much faster