Gluten free comes about because someone has Celiac disease, which can only be properly tested through a blood test. My oldest has it. To have her on a gluten free diet is no fad. She's had two intestinal surgeries because of her insides being messed up. We take that sort of thing very seriously around here. Also, a gluten free diet is very expensive. So really, unless there's an underlying medical condition that warrants the use, I don't agree with people doing it.
As for advice - back in June, I too, had a health scare. From that point on, I removed all the processed foods from my house. I want a snack? I have to make it from fresh and bulk ingredients that we keep here at the house. I make homemade potato chips. pretzels, soft tortillas, bread, pasta sauce, salad dressings etc.
If it can be found in a box, I learn how to make it with fresh ingredients instead.
I have not had an intestinal flair up since I started doing this. It has been well worth it to have to make my own food and buy staple items in bulk. Add to this the fact that I am severely allergic to all peanuts, tree nuts etc. I absolutely cannot have any of that stuff.
I also try to keep my dairy consumption down to a minimum because it can cause constipation. I do, however drink a glass of milk in the mornings.
As for advice - back in June, I too, had a health scare. From that point on, I removed all the processed foods from my house. I want a snack? I have to make it from fresh and bulk ingredients that we keep here at the house. I make homemade potato chips. pretzels, soft tortillas, bread, pasta sauce, salad dressings etc.
If it can be found in a box, I learn how to make it with fresh ingredients instead.
I have not had an intestinal flair up since I started doing this. It has been well worth it to have to make my own food and buy staple items in bulk. Add to this the fact that I am severely allergic to all peanuts, tree nuts etc. I absolutely cannot have any of that stuff.
I also try to keep my dairy consumption down to a minimum because it can cause constipation. I do, however drink a glass of milk in the mornings.
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