tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053955599900539355.post8637792850246816468..comments2023-10-22T09:52:45.710-04:00Comments on Joy in the Journey: Gluten-free...ME?Hopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05858538104932562046noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053955599900539355.post-23060957215579800482012-01-30T21:52:50.030-05:002012-01-30T21:52:50.030-05:00Well I will still eat quinoa, brown rice and corn,...Well I will still eat quinoa, brown rice and corn, plus dairy. I think I should be okay. I promise to try to stay balanced. If I start looking malnouished, let me know. :) And honestly I know there are signs of malnutrition in addition to weight, so I will know what to watch for, as well as I will notice if my pain gets worse.Hopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05858538104932562046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053955599900539355.post-32850839460991919352012-01-30T18:20:23.080-05:002012-01-30T18:20:23.080-05:00I have read that people who eat gluten free may no...I have read that people who eat gluten free may not get enough fiber, iron, or calcium, along with other vitamins that are found in grains. So be careful!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09082144449964055251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053955599900539355.post-35982928653130604192012-01-30T13:29:02.981-05:002012-01-30T13:29:02.981-05:00Thanks for the input. I think one thing that appea...Thanks for the input. I think one thing that appeals to me about going gluten-free is that it automatically embraces so many of my other food goals: reduced carbs, more whole foods, less eating out and just plain food awareness - Thinking postitively and thoughtfully about what I put into my body. I feel like I have been successful the last three days. Even just sitting here thinking about what I am going to have for lunch has put me in a much better place than "I need to go to Dollar General so I will grab something at McDonald's." Instead I am at, "I'll run home and make an omelet and I will have to go to the store after work."Hopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05858538104932562046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053955599900539355.post-3935743283548426492012-01-29T17:59:38.518-05:002012-01-29T17:59:38.518-05:00Yes, there are some people who need to worry about...Yes, there are some people who need to worry about cross-contamination. Those people actually have celiac disease. You, however, probably do not, and do not need to worry about it. I'm sure you will be fine with a tiny bit of gluten in your diet. Even food labeled "gluten-free" doesn't actually have to be at 0%.<br /><br />In my opinion, a gluten-free diet is just the latest trend in eating habits. Yes, there ARE people who get sick from gluten. It's an autoimmune disease. But there are many more people who are just buying into the gluten-free marketing scheme.<br /><br />But hey, if it helps you feel better, go right ahead! I just think you don't need to worry so much about cross-contamination/your baking for other people, etc.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09082144449964055251noreply@blogger.com