Gluten-Free / Paleo Diet

[Spur|n|Austin]

Anybody here on a Gluten Free or Paleo diet?

I'm thinking about taking the plunge, mainly to maintain a healthier life, and I hear the benefits are great too. It'll be sad to say goodbye to the beer and bread, but besides that I don't think there's too much more I'll miss. I'm just curious if anyone has a specific regimen or menu they stick to, recipes for tasty meals, or just any success stories. Thanks!

[johnsmith]

Anybody here on a Gluten Free or Paleo diet?

I'm thinking about taking the plunge, mainly to maintain a healthier life, and I hear the benefits are great too. It'll be sad to say goodbye to the beer and bread, but besides that I don't think there's too much more I'll miss. I'm just curious if anyone has a specific regimen or menu they stick to, recipes for tasty meals, or just any success stories. Thanks!

The wife and I started it a few weeks ago...after about a week, I had never felt better in my entire life. We've cheated a couple times but for the most part, it's pretty easy after you get the hang of it. It certainly is more expensive and involves more trips to the grocery store because everything has to be fresh, but other than that it's no big deal.

Also, Coconut oil turned out to be really ing good.

[johnsmith]

Also, get the "nom nom paleo" app. It's a five dollar app but there are a lot of good recipes an it sort of teaches you how to go about cooking paleo.

And go to whole foods and buy some "ghee". You'll thank me later.

[xmas1997]

Never thought about this, but may give it a try.
What's the best site to find out about it?

[johnsmith]

Never thought about this, but may give it a try.
What's the best site to find out about it?

Just google it. There is a ton of info an books out there on it. It's very worth it IMO and makes sense when you think about it.

It's also pretty easy to stick too.

[Spur|n|Austin]

The wife and I started it a few weeks ago...after about a week, I had never felt better in my entire life. We've cheated a couple times but for the most part, it's pretty easy after you get the hang of it. It certainly is more expensive and involves more trips to the grocery store because everything has to be fresh, but other than that it's no big deal.

Also, Coconut oil turned out to be really ing good.

Also, get the "nom nom paleo" app. It's a five dollar app but there are a lot of good recipes an it sort of teaches you how to go about cooking paleo.

And go to whole foods and buy some "ghee". You'll thank me later.

Thanks for the solid info; got me even more excited to start feeling the changes. How are your energy levels? That's something I'm struggling with the most.

[johnsmith]

Thanks for the solid info; got me even more excited to start feeling the changes. How are your energy levels? That's something I'm struggling with the most.

I don't know if that's changed much because I've always worked out anyway and that didn't change. The biggest difference was noticed like I said within the first week....I'd wake up and I felt completely different than I used too. I just felt "good" the moment I got out of bed, it was kind of shocking.

[Spur|n|Austin]

I don't know if that's changed much because I've always worked out anyway and that didn't change. The biggest difference was noticed like I said within the first week....I'd wake up and I felt completely different than I used too. I just felt "good" the moment I got out of bed, it was kind of shocking.

That sounds terrific, we're starting this evening.

[cantthinkofanything]

True story here. I've had arthritis since I was 25. Whenever I go on a strict diet and avoid gluten and most sugar, it goes away completely.

[Spur|n|Austin]

True story here. I've had arthritis since I was 25. Whenever I go on a strict diet and avoid gluten and most sugar, it goes away completely.

It's crazy that removal of gluten has so many positive effects on people. I've heard nothing but success stories from people who've ditched it.

[Katherine Robinson]

It's crazy that removal of gluten has so many positive effects on people. I've heard nothing but success stories from people who've ditched it.

Gluten sensitivity is a large problem in the world today as many don't know it is the cause to some health problems they endure, especially joint and muscle pain. If one suffers from joint and muscle pain, they should consider giving up products containing gluten for a few months to see if they have sensitivity to it.

[xmas1997]

Just google it. There is a ton of info an books out there on it. It's very worth it IMO and makes sense when you think about it.

It's also pretty easy to stick too.

Thanks, johnsmith, I will.
Unlike you to be so civil toward me though. I would have expected an antagonistic comment.
Thanks again.

[GoodOdor]

I eat a bagel for breakfast 5 days of the week, on the weekend I'll eat and omelet, but even then I have to have a slice of cheese
with some cream cheese on it.

I also eat a sandwich for lunch quite often, not to mention I love rice.

I just don't see how I can give this all up

[cantthinkofanything]

Gluten sensitivity is a large problem in the world today as many don't know it is the cause to some health problems they endure, especially joint and muscle pain. If one suffers from joint and muscle pain, they should consider giving up products containing gluten for a few months to see if they have sensitivity to it.

true that. the only thing I hate is now every company is advertising their product as "gluten free". I guess I understand it but I don't need a label to tell me that my bottled water is gluten free.
Anyway, for KR, I think once you get off of it for a while, you're OK to have a gluten product here and there.

Unless you're super sensitive, you should be able to have the occasional gluten product here and there.

[Spur|n|Austin]

This article is great, and super insightful:

http://experiencelife.com/article/gl...e-whole-story/

[leemajors]

The wife and I started it a few weeks ago...after about a week, I had never felt better in my entire life. We've cheated a couple times but for the most part, it's pretty easy after you get the hang of it. It certainly is more expensive and involves more trips to the grocery store because everything has to be fresh, but other than that it's no big deal.

Also, Coconut oil turned out to be really ing good.

mashed potatoes with coconut oil instead of butter are great.

[cantthinkofanything]

mashed potatoes with coconut oil instead of butter are great.

Coconut is not good for anyone. Neither are mashed potatoes. I've been going with sweet potatoes.

[leemajors]

I'm never going gluten free because gluten free beer is disgusting.

[Spur|n|Austin]

I'm never going gluten free because gluten free beer is disgusting.

This is the hardest part for me, sadly. You can always stick to Stongbow Cider!

Personally; I think I'll just move to vodka drinks..

[leemajors]

This is the hardest part for me, sadly. You can always stick to Stongbow Cider!

Personally; I think I'll just move to vodka drinks..

you'd have to stick to potato vodka.

[Spur|n|Austin]

you'd have to stick to potato vodka.

I thought all distilled liquors were gluten free?

EDIT:

Q: Even though most vodkas are in fact distilled from grain rather than the much thought potato, are they still all gluten-free?

A: (Scott Adams): Yes, distillation removes all prolamines so distilled spirits are considered safe.

[xmas1997]

Mashed potatoes are bad for you now?
Whats next, water?

[leemajors]

I thought all distilled liquors were gluten free?

Depends on how many times it is distilled I guess, but I am not sure.

[Spur|n|Austin]

Depends on how many times it is distilled I guess, but I am not sure.

As I read further along, I'm seeing more and more "stick to potato/grape vodkas", so good looking out.

[cantthinkofanything]

Depends on how many times it is distilled I guess, but I am not sure.

I only drink gluten free water.