Happy 2016, as the holidays come to an end, many of us are making health resolutions for the year ahead. If going on a gluten free diet is one of them, you may want to think twice. The gluten free fad is one that doesn't seem to be fading anytime soon. It is worth thinking about twice knowing the facts, before going gluten free. Going gluten free is not for everyone, and many doctors advise that only people with diagnosed sensitivities, and Celiac disease adopt this special diet.
1. A gluten free diet is not always healthier. There is no evidence that a gluten free diet has a benefit on someone without any gluten intolerance or Celiac disease. Gluten free products tend to have more calories and fat.
2. A gluten free diet may not help you lose weight. People often think if I go gluten free I will lose weight. Again a lot of gluten free products, meals, tend to be higher in fat, calories and carbohydrates. When people do lose a few pounds, most likely due to eating better, not gluten free.
3 .Losing vitamins and minerals. Most gluten free products are low in fiber and iron leading to deficiencies.
Many go on gluten free and feel better. People need to get proper diagnoses and know if they have an intolerance or actual Celiac. There are many blood tests that can be easily done to detect for antibodies. Just know before any testing you need to be eating gluten to get a proper diagnosis.
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