Hello, I just wanted to say that I have been eating gluten free for years. and it did not cure anything.... But... I did help with a lot of other things I had wrong, it helped with IBS issues and it helped with inflamation issues in my bones mostly helped with muscle aches and pains and the feeling like I had the flu everyday of my life went away.
I had to start eating this way because I had a blood test done that showed I was allergic to wheat.
I have seen this diet help with many aches and pains and stomache with bowel issues in many many other people.
I eat everything I had eaten before, it just does not contain wheat and they put wheat in everthing so read the labels. Soy Sauce - Salad dressings.. many things you just would not think! But I just buy Soy sauce with out wheat It taste the same REALLY!
Good Luck to anyone whom try's this I lost 40- pounds FAST!
Now- Remember I had to do this, I suggest for everyone whom feels like they have the flu everyday (muscle aches and pains with IBS issues,) feeling sluggish. Go and get a blood test, because I had no idea and I feel a better than I did before...
I still suffer from Ankylosing Spondylitis and Fibromyalgia it just helped with the serious flu feeling- I had everyday.
Good Luck
Angels2u :)

I also wanted to say I'am glad it helped you above :)
also I really do miss the bread made from wheat- because it is hard to find one the is equivalent to the taste and texture....
I miss my pasta made from wheat also .... They do have these things gluten free, these two things were hard for me to get use to.
I wish I was not allergic to wheat.
Good Luck
Angels2u:)

I want to note that even be careful of stuff like Quinoa pasta---allegedly gluten free BUT read ingredients carefully. A friend with celiac got into trouble with that. Sometimes it is not on the package---visit manufacturers' websites and look for fine print on "not made in a gluten-free facility" sort of thing. (Oatmeal was another that got my friend with celiac. Who knew?!)

I agree, glucose is in too much food---which is why I avoid processed food (incuding no salad dressings or soy sauce , etc.). If going gluten-free, go cautious and good luck!!!

I am always interest in this topic b/c a good friend of ours with celiac nearly died of the complications before he was dx'd, and I like making him gluten-free goodies so he doesn't feel like he misses out on things like brownies.

I meant gluten, not glucose, argh, auto-correct and I are having a serious fight today.... I keep turning it off, it keeps turning itself back on!

Thanks, Leo. A clarification. Oats do not have gluten. BUT, instant oats or quick cooking oats often do because the manufacturing plant also processes food with wheat. I have never had trouble with steel cut oats. AND THEY ARE SO YUMMY! I even use it to make "risotto" type dishes. Healthier for you than white rice.

Flour that "floats around" in manufacturing plants or is left behind in equipment is also a problem in pizza places. I have to stay away from them even if I eat a salad or if they make gluten free pizza. There is just too much cross-contamination.

Point being, that if you are going to try it, be extra careful so that you can do a real test. There is no point of doing a half-done test and then not REALLY knowing?

Angels2u, thanks for your addition. You describe exactly what gluten does to me! That flu feeling, groggy, brain fog, IBS, achy everywhere...

And, I tested negative for celiac. I learned at the celiac clinic in Columbia University, NY, that testing negative is not meaningful because there are 11 tests and if you really want to know, you have to do them all. They say the test is meaningful only if it comes out positive, because then you know you have it. That means the test has low sensitivity, and high specificity; high false negatives.

Glad to see this post to keep me motivated. I just started a gluten free diet on May 24th. I'm a BIG carb eater, vegetarian and love to bake bread and cookies. I'm finding lots of websites with recipes and flour recipes you can mix up and use in the place of regular flour. And there are a lot of naturally gluten-free foods out there that I never noticed before (like Corn Chex and Rice Chex).

Although I tested negative for celiac disease, I tried this diet about 10 years ago for about 2 weeks for my migraines and about starved to death, that's how much wheat is a part of my diet. I know this diet isn't for everyone. I'm going to give it a good try for a couple of months this time. Like angels2u, even if it doesn't cure anything, I'll learn to eat less wheat and not be so dependent on it to fill me up calorie wise.

You definitely have to check and double-check things. My doctor recommended going off of gluten and dairy, frankly I could live on bread and cheese so it's been a big adjustment. It has made me get more creative with my food (and much healthier.) I love to cook so it's fun to experiment. :)

Also take note.
Many foods contain "modified food starch". Read labels

Modified food starch can derive from wheat but it may come from corn or some other non gluten source.
You can phone the manufacturer of the product and find out what their modified food starch is made of.
It depends on how strict you want or need to go with going gluten free if you want to be phoning the company of the food item or not.

I know that Celiacs sufferers have to be super strict and that is what they do.

Gooduck to anyone who gives the GF way a go.

I eat GF most of the time. It agrees with me. Stomach and digestive issues are better. I also feel the foggy head is better too. I've been going GF for a couple of years. I don't feel it does much for fibro pain and other symptoms though.

So glad to see this today.....I've already cut sugar out of my diet....also gone nearly vegan (just a bit of Louisiana seafood here and there!)....no processed food either.

But still I have tummy issues and other symptoms of gluten sensitivity....Soooo, I think I'm gonna try GF for a bit, and see if it helps.

Thanks for the info, guys :)

HUGS from down south :)

Eitanya, for me, bread and cheese were the end all and be all. Have learned to live without cheese. Fortunately, there are many gluten free breads out there. But, they all need to be toasted (sometimes twice). Food for life bread is good. U fortunately, there is no gluten free french bread.

Ugh, I know! There are times when I would kill for some french bread. I like making bread from the Bob's Red Mill mix. It doesn't hold together well enough for sandwiches but at least it doesn't have that weird sponge consistency that most GF bread does.

I have been tested myself for gluten allergy and it came back negative, but I believe I have a sensitivity to it. Whenever I eat anything that has gluten breads, pastas, etc I get what I like to call a "Food Baby." I get extremely bloated and just feel blah. I tried doing GF for a month and I felt great! It is A LOT of work and it takes time which is why I fell off. Power of convenience and just being overall exhausted... it was just easier to eat gluten. It is a lifestyle change but if you have the power, it is def worth it!

I was diagnosed with Celiac, and have the genetic gene. My daughter is also diagnosed with Celiac. Going strict on a gluten free diet, and dairy free, changed my life. My GI Dr strongly urged me to eliminate dairy for at least one year to allow my GI tract to heal. I have never went back to dairy because I feel better with out it. I agree, the cross contamination and hidden gluten is greater than we think. Everything does not have to be listed on labels. If you research you find that alot of other grains are separated using wheat. My diet mainly consists of veges and fruit. I do not tolerate soy or corn either. I try to eat pure and clean. I have small raised garden beds with organic produce. In the spring, summer, and fall I can eat out of my gardens and not be sick. Also the savings in not needing to go to the store is wonderful. I enjoy the gardening too.

Sugarcup. THat is exactly what happened to me. I tested negative, but I could tell the huge difference. If you go gluten free, it gets easier over time. Besides, when I fell off the difference was so big that fairly soon I became really careful

I have found so many substitutes. Plus, I have learned to just not eat many of the processed foods i used to eat. My processed foods include rice drink, organic peanut butter, gluten free crackers, japanese soy sauce (no gluten), and a hard cider once in a blue moon when others are having beer. Have tried a couple of organic muesli without additives... Some are good.