Ask JJ: Easy Gluten-Free Swaps

Dear JJ: I took your three-week challenge and eliminated gluten. Initially I was skeptical, but after a few days I started feeling much better. I know you stay pretty much gluten-free, and I think I would benefit too, but it's so hard to give up my favorite foods. Do you have suggestions about swapping them out? Numbers vary, but studies show about 30 percent of Americans have a gluten sensitivity. I find that estimate a little low. About 90 percent of the people I pull off gluten feel enormously better without it, and I'm convinced the other 10 percent didn't really get it all out. Studies show 30 percent of American adults went gluten-free as of January 2013, and I'm betting that number has become even higher today as newer studies show among its benefits, going gluten-free can reduce inflammation and insulin resistance to help you lose weight and improve overall health. I've converted numerous people to permanently ditch gluten with one simple challenge: Pull it for three weeks and see how you feel. Most people feel so much better and the weight falls off so effortlessly, they can never imagine eating wheat bread, whole grain wraps, and pasta again. When you go gluten-free, obviously don't swap out your favorite high-sugar impact desserts for gluten-free versions to lose weight or otherwise upgrade your health. You'll simply be disappointed. "Sadly, many are picking up gluten-free breads, cookies, and crackers thinking that these products are improving their health ...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news