I cut way back on gluten with great results

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Both my internist and my gastro-enterologist who performed my colonoscopy said that I was NOT celiac. However, horrible consequences after eating an individual pizza about 4-5 years ago encouraged me to make changes.

I cut way back on gluten. I stopped eating bread, pasta, gravies, fried food and wheat beers. Since almost all of the reviews of gluten-free beers were negative, I just switched to low gluten beers ( check out Gluten in Beer blogspot and LowGluten.org).

I now have virtually no nasal mucus or oral phlegm. My violent sneezes capable of rattling windows are now extremely rare. I lost 11 pounds (all from my spare tire) without dieting - indeed, since my morning breaks now feature two Larabars, one Cliff Mojo bar and nuts - probably 700+ calories, I may actually be consuming MORE calories. I also have less diarrhea.

I am firmly convinced that the three major junk carbs (wheat, corn and refined sugar) are major contributors to obesity.

DogbiteWilliams · Answer

Both my internist and my gastro-enterologist who performed my colonoscopy said that I was NOT celiac. However, horrible consequences after eating an individual pizza about 4-5 years ago encouraged me to make changes.

I cut way back on gluten. I stopped eating bread, pasta, gravies, fried food and wheat beers. Since almost all of the reviews of gluten-free beers were negative, I just switched to low gluten beers ( check out Gluten in Beer blogspot and LowGluten.org).

I now have virtually no nasal mucus or oral phlegm. My violent sneezes capable of rattling windows are now extremely rare. I lost 11 pounds (all from my spare tire) without dieting - indeed, since my morning breaks now feature two Larabars, one Cliff Mojo bar and nuts - probably 700+ calories, I may actually be consuming MORE calories. I also have less diarrhea.

I am firmly convinced that the three major junk carbs (wheat, corn and refined sugar) are major contributors to obesity.

km5886wood · Answer

"I stopped eating bread, pasta, gravies, fried food and wheat beers."Wow! Must have been hard for you?

ClubDirt · Answer

i did the same thing, sort of. i used to have stomach issues a few times a year and the doctor tested me for celiac. he said i didn't have it but i should consider eliminating gluten.

i didn't eliminate it entirely but i cut way back on wheat, gluten and carbs with that garbage in them. i don't drink beer much anymore.

three obvious effects:

1. no more stomach problems

2. i used to get a bad cold twice a year like friggin clockwork. i haven't had a cold in several years.

3. more effective exercising and joints are in better condition although i still have issues.

I cut way back on gluten with great results

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