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gluten free

Shespott
Shespott
I have been gluten free for a little while now. I also cut out artificial sweeteners. My question: how long before I should notice a difference?
deleted_user
deleted_user
I haven't gone completely gluten free, but I notice that when I eat much less (little or no) I feel less achey...
deleted_user
deleted_user
I am not so clued up on gluten free, but I have had a good response from following a low card diet. I know it sound hard, and it is sometimes. I stay away from rice, pasta, breads, potatoes, high carb veg, all sugars and fruit. Yes, I basically eat lots of vegetables, salads and meat. I still have flairs, but not as bad as it used to be.
MButterfly
MButterfly
The answer is about 21 days to six weeks depending on how well you stick to the diet.

Here's a good (AND EASY) way to start:
http://www.paleoplan.com/downloads/Sample-Branded-Paleo-Plan_Quickstart-Guide-and-Paleo-Challenge.pdf

http://www.thepaleomom.com/2012/05/modifying-paleo-for-autoimmune.html

There's been reported improvements - the claims of going into complete remission I'm skeptical of, but hopeful.
MButterfly
MButterfly
More info:
http://paleononpaleo.com/paleo-autoimmune-protocol/

http://www.marksdailyapple.com/primal-blueprint-shopping-list/#axzz2M83oEpSA
deleted_user
deleted_user
My Dr. put me on an anti-inflamatory diet. He had me stick to the diet very strictly for 2 months. I stuck with it for closer to three months because I didn't think I felt any different, and I wanted to make sure I gave it a fair shot. I never really noticed that I was better until reintroducing a food. At that point I noticed how bad it made me feel.