There is
no such thing as a "quick fix" when it comes to improving your health or shedding
unwanted pounds. However, for sufferers of celiac disease or NCGS, the
improvements in overall health and well-being can be virtually instant as the positive
benefits of living a gluten-free lifestyle are experienced as soon as gluten is removed
from the diet.
For these individuals, gluten-free is a lifestyle, not a diet, but for those
who choose to go gluten-free because they want to experience the weight-loss benefits
promoted by a celebrity on the front cover of a glossy magazine, it may be time for a
reality check. It does not mean fat-free or sugar-free and it’s no secret that
a diet high in fats and sugars is an unhealthy diet that will ultimately result in weight
gain. The bottom line is that a gluten-free chocolate cake is no healthier than a regular
chocolate cake!
To gain the maximum benefits from going gluten-free, you must look bey ond the
gluten content of the foods you eat and consider the overall nutritional value.
Removing gluten and replacing it with a high fat or high sugar alternative is obviously
counterproductive on many levels.
In conclusion, gluten-free living is not about "giving up" gluten, it’s about gaining
the energizing rewards of eliminated processed foods from your diet and choosing
instead to eat healthful, natural, and great tasting foods with no hidden ingredients –
gluten or otherwise.
