| What is gluten and why should we avoid it? Gluten | | | | #2 - High protein |
| is a protein found in wheat, rye and barley. Some | | | | Crank up your metabolism by eating a high |
| people have an extreme allergic reaction to this | | | | protein diet. A higher metabolism will help you burn |
| protein, but many more people are intolerant of it. | | | | more fat during the day. Protein also helps keep |
| This intolerance can cause irritable bowels, | | | | you feeling fuller longer. |
| headaches, mood swings, acne and weight gain. | | | | #3 - Low carb |
| This article looks at the gluten free diet and | | | | To keep a steady blood sugar level stick to a low |
| weight loss by offering five tips for a healthier | | | | carb diet. Avoid processed sugar, white rice and |
| lifestyle. | | | | alcohol but also gluten free pasta and bread. Eat |
| Don't expect to switch to a gluten free diet and | | | | lots of fruits and non-starchy vegetables. Try to |
| expect to instantly lose all the pounds you wish to | | | | use these vegetables instead of bread/pasta/rice |
| shed. If you simply switch sugary cakes to gluten | | | | as the mainstay of any meal. |
| free sugary cakes, then you aren't going to see | | | | #4 - Eat organic |
| miracles happening! Your changed diet needs to be | | | | Eat organic whole foods with no preservatives |
| part of a holistic approach to healthier living. | | | | wherever possible. Avoid fruit and vegetables that |
| Here are five tips for a healthy approach to | | | | are covered in pesticides or have been genetically |
| gluten free dieting. As with any new regime, | | | | modified. Avoid meat from animals that have |
| check in with your doctor first if you have health | | | | been given growth hormones or too many |
| concerns. | | | | antibiotics. |
| #1 - Avoid allergens | | | | #5 - Exercise |
| Gluten is one of the most common food allergens. | | | | If you are new to exercise, just try walking for |
| Why not cut out all the common allergens | | | | 20 minutes three times a week. Work this into |
| (peanuts and tree nuts, shellfish, soy, eggs and | | | | your lifestyle such that it becomes second nature. |
| dairy as well as gluten) for a short period of time | | | | Start small and slowly build up the frequency, |
| and examine the health benefits. Then slowly | | | | duration and intensity of your workouts. |
| reintroduce these foods one by one and monitor | | | | Try out these tips and you'll soon be seeing and |
| your body for changes. | | | | feeling the difference. |