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<channel><title><![CDATA[Celiac Disease & Gluten-free Diet Information at Celiac.com - Comments for article: A Gluten-Free Diet May Cause Constipation - Tips to Stay Healthy for Life]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com</link><description /><language>en-us</language><copyright><![CDATA[http://www.celiac.com]]></copyright><generator>N/A</generator><webMaster>scott@celiac.com</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 14:39:38 PDT</lastBuildDate><ttl>20</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #1]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21974/1/A-Gluten-Free-Diet-May-Cause-Constipation---Tips-to-Stay-Healthy-for-Life/Page1.html#Comment5325</link><description><![CDATA[I have had Coeliac Disease,(+ Fibromyalgia.CFS+ME-Cfids+Adrenal Fatigue - in remission 18yrs) due to my decision to change my lifestyle completely, become well enough through study, assistance, guidance, head of research and all functional illnesses South Africa). Knowledge is POWER - adapting that knowledge into everyday usage and imparting them daily in Holistic Practice and public forums a gift I would not have received had I not been so ill!!! All that is needed is self-discipline to BEGIN with, the rest will follow. <br/><br/>
(Comment posted by SHARON LEVIN at 2:05 am, Fri 25th Dec 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (SHARON LEVIN)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 25 Dec 2009 02:05:32 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21974/1/A-Gluten-Free-Diet-May-Cause-Constipation---Tips-to-Stay-Healthy-for-Life/Page1.html#Comment5325</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #2]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21974/1/A-Gluten-Free-Diet-May-Cause-Constipation---Tips-to-Stay-Healthy-for-Life/Page1.html#Comment5326</link><description><![CDATA[Mr Paul Smith, thanks again for your beautiful  and insightful article on Celiac Disease.
I'm an Aussie with a small coffee shop in Irvine/California. Your articles about Gluten related subjects have been great for us here.
all the best,
Craig<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Craig at 11:52 am, Fri 25th Dec 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Craig)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:52:32 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21974/1/A-Gluten-Free-Diet-May-Cause-Constipation---Tips-to-Stay-Healthy-for-Life/Page1.html#Comment5326</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #3 (Reply to Comment #2)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21974/1/A-Gluten-Free-Diet-May-Cause-Constipation---Tips-to-Stay-Healthy-for-Life/Page1.html#Comment5587</link><description><![CDATA[Hi Craig, great to hear from an Aussie overseas! I'm glad you're finding the articles useful.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Paul Smith at 9:14 pm, Tue 26th Jan 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Paul Smith)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:14:55 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21974/1/A-Gluten-Free-Diet-May-Cause-Constipation---Tips-to-Stay-Healthy-for-Life/Page1.html#Comment5587</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #4]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21974/1/A-Gluten-Free-Diet-May-Cause-Constipation---Tips-to-Stay-Healthy-for-Life/Page1.html#Comment5419</link><description><![CDATA[I would have liked to see more specific advice and food suggestions in this article for including fiber in the gluten-free diet. Modern people often "overindulge" in processed food because of the hectic lifestyles we lead. I spend a lot more time cooking whole foods than I ever have before, but as a working mom my time is limited.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Sue at 6:17 am, Mon 4th Jan 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Sue)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 04 Jan 2010 06:17:50 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21974/1/A-Gluten-Free-Diet-May-Cause-Constipation---Tips-to-Stay-Healthy-for-Life/Page1.html#Comment5419</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #5 (Reply to Comment #4)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21974/1/A-Gluten-Free-Diet-May-Cause-Constipation---Tips-to-Stay-Healthy-for-Life/Page1.html#Comment5585</link><description><![CDATA[I heartily agree with Sue’s contention about lack of dietary fibre. Most gluten free diets, flours and baked goods are deficient in dietary fibre. Our F.G. Roberts’ brand products are an exception to this rule: we have deliberately set out to ensure that they contain adequate levels of dietary fibre both in the form of fibre and resistant starches, which act as dietary fibre. Most wholefoods, fruit and vegetables contain adequate levels of dietary fibre. It is the highly processed and refined foods which pose the danger. Fibre helps to bulk up what we eat restricting food intake by ensuring a feeling of fullness and also ensuring that our food passes steadily through our digestive systems in an appropriate and timely manner. Salads and vegetables should constitute at least half, and preferably two thirds of what we eat, with carbohydrate about a quarter and meat or some other form of protein the remaining quarter. Many young people, for example, fail to observe this basic balance. Most of us overeat – the portion sizes are too large - and we have the wrong balance between the foods we eat. It is absolutely critical not to overeat. It is also critical to maintain a high metabolic rate by eating more and slightly smaller meals. It is better to eat a good breakfast and a reasonable lunch so that we have the energy to carry us through the day. It is better to eat a smaller evening meal rather than going to bed on a full stomach when there is not sufficient physical activity to utilise the food consumed late in the day.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Paul Smith at 9:12 pm, Tue 26th Jan 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Paul Smith)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:12:44 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21974/1/A-Gluten-Free-Diet-May-Cause-Constipation---Tips-to-Stay-Healthy-for-Life/Page1.html#Comment5585</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #6 (Reply to Comment #4)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21974/1/A-Gluten-Free-Diet-May-Cause-Constipation---Tips-to-Stay-Healthy-for-Life/Page1.html#Comment8270</link><description><![CDATA[I agree with you Sue.  I have been gluten free for 10 days now and I have been constipated every other day.  I have been taken psyllium with OJ a couple of times.  I have been eating 3 pieces of fruit a day, potatoes, squash and salads.  I have a gluten free hot cereal every morning. I will add probiotics but I should have "adjusted" by now.  I have also gained 3 lbs (I was 9 lbs above my desired wt when I started!).  I do feel better - my sinus problems, my energy and my chronic low level depression are much better.  Don't lecture us, we are the converted - give us practical tips.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Susan at 10:49 am, Wed 2nd Mar 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Susan)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 02 Mar 2011 10:49:05 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21974/1/A-Gluten-Free-Diet-May-Cause-Constipation---Tips-to-Stay-Healthy-for-Life/Page1.html#Comment8270</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #6 (Reply to Comment #5)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21974/1/A-Gluten-Free-Diet-May-Cause-Constipation---Tips-to-Stay-Healthy-for-Life/Page1.html#Comment8869</link><description><![CDATA[I was recently diagnosed with gluten allergy and shortly found I am also lactose intolerant.  I eat several servings of fresh fruit and vegetables daily (real ones, not corn and green beans).  I eat plenty of legumes and nuts for protein and occasional lean meat.  I avoid bananas, cooked carrots, cooked apples, and of course cheese.  I used to avoid starchy foods like rice and oatmeal and ate mostly whole grain whole wheat foods with low glycemic index and high fiber cereals full of gluten (No wonder breakfast always made me sick).  While I have always had difficulty with my bowels (we are NOT all born the same), it was always controlled with my fiber intake.  Most of me feels MUCH better and I will forever be grateful to my Ophthalmologist for this step in the right direction, but now I can not use the restroom for anything.
As a physician, I know there is always Miralax (now over the counter) that I could use daily, but I would rather find something more natural that gluten/lactose and latex intolerant people could regulate with.  When extra flax seed, probiotics and omega 3's don't help- it's frustrating for us crunchy granola earthy people to settle on an unatural cure.  Any actual suggestions. 
I am actually a physician, and personally take offense to the arrogant nature of this article.  There is actually no helpful information, and most of us that bother to actually follow the advise, live gluten free, and do our research, are likely already not living like the millions of glutonous, slothful Americans that we sit next to daily.
Please remember your audience next time you write.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by MD w/Guts at 1:33 am, Tue 14th Jun 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (MD w/Guts)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 14 Jun 2011 01:33:55 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21974/1/A-Gluten-Free-Diet-May-Cause-Constipation---Tips-to-Stay-Healthy-for-Life/Page1.html#Comment8869</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #6 (Reply to Comment #5)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21974/1/A-Gluten-Free-Diet-May-Cause-Constipation---Tips-to-Stay-Healthy-for-Life/Page1.html#Comment13804</link><description><![CDATA[I found the original article very helpful for diagnosis, but missed treatment advice.  So I appreciated your personal comment.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by tynegate at 7:36 pm, Wed 12th Dec 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (tynegate)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 12 Dec 2012 19:36:23 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21974/1/A-Gluten-Free-Diet-May-Cause-Constipation---Tips-to-Stay-Healthy-for-Life/Page1.html#Comment13804</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #8 (Reply to Comment #5)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21974/1/A-Gluten-Free-Diet-May-Cause-Constipation---Tips-to-Stay-Healthy-for-Life/Page1.html#Comment9873</link><description><![CDATA[Hi Susan - It sounds like you need to up your intake of dietary fat.  Contrary to popular belief, dietary fat and not fiber is what allows us to open our bowels.  Have some full-fat Greek yoghurt or pure cream with your meals.  Fiber DOES increase the volume of stools, but it won't ease bad constipation - it actually "plugs up the pipes".<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Esther at 7:11 pm, Mon 14th Nov 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Esther)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:11:14 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21974/1/A-Gluten-Free-Diet-May-Cause-Constipation---Tips-to-Stay-Healthy-for-Life/Page1.html#Comment9873</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #10]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21974/1/A-Gluten-Free-Diet-May-Cause-Constipation---Tips-to-Stay-Healthy-for-Life/Page1.html#Comment5421</link><description><![CDATA[This is a wonderful inspiration to remember to eat well, but we should all also get our thyroids checked! Hypothyroidism can also cause constipation through no fault of our own, no matter how well we eat. I've learned that the hard way!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by beanpot at 8:53 am, Mon 4th Jan 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (beanpot)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 04 Jan 2010 08:53:29 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21974/1/A-Gluten-Free-Diet-May-Cause-Constipation---Tips-to-Stay-Healthy-for-Life/Page1.html#Comment5421</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #11 (Reply to Comment #10)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21974/1/A-Gluten-Free-Diet-May-Cause-Constipation---Tips-to-Stay-Healthy-for-Life/Page1.html#Comment5586</link><description><![CDATA[Beanpot, I would agree that correct thyroid function is critical to the avoidance of a multitude of undesirable health problems including constipation, regardless of Coeliac/Celiac status. In Australia, we are finding that many young adults living on poorly balanced, highly processed, convenience food diets, which are almost totally deficient in fresh fruit and vegetables, are contracting Coeliac/Celiac Disease and Diabetes in combination with Thyroid and a variety of other deficiency disease problems. All of these problems are dietary and lifestyle induced.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Paul Smith at 9:13 pm, Tue 26th Jan 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Paul Smith)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:13:38 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21974/1/A-Gluten-Free-Diet-May-Cause-Constipation---Tips-to-Stay-Healthy-for-Life/Page1.html#Comment5586</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #12]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21974/1/A-Gluten-Free-Diet-May-Cause-Constipation---Tips-to-Stay-Healthy-for-Life/Page1.html#Comment5426</link><description><![CDATA[Paul Smith I've been following your articles and they are extremely well placed.
Thanks for sharing all your information.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Michael Halls at 5:07 pm, Mon 4th Jan 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Michael Halls)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:07:45 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21974/1/A-Gluten-Free-Diet-May-Cause-Constipation---Tips-to-Stay-Healthy-for-Life/Page1.html#Comment5426</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #13 (Reply to Comment #12)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21974/1/A-Gluten-Free-Diet-May-Cause-Constipation---Tips-to-Stay-Healthy-for-Life/Page1.html#Comment5588</link><description><![CDATA[Thanks Michael, I appreciate your feedback!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Paul Smith at 9:15 pm, Tue 26th Jan 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Paul Smith)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:15:57 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21974/1/A-Gluten-Free-Diet-May-Cause-Constipation---Tips-to-Stay-Healthy-for-Life/Page1.html#Comment5588</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #14]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21974/1/A-Gluten-Free-Diet-May-Cause-Constipation---Tips-to-Stay-Healthy-for-Life/Page1.html#Comment10015</link><description><![CDATA[Perhaps it is more the way the gluten free diet has been taken over and a surplus of starches have been promoted to replace the gluten we once ate. I am going GF because of constipation. Funny huh? But my main focus is eating adequate veggies, fruits, nuts, beans, and proteins before finding ways to replace the grains I once ate. 

This truly how the gluten free dieters need to look at their food but alas in developed countries temptation to as everyone else is so strong. 

I have done the gluten free diet focusing on whole foods before and was able to stabilize my bowl movements to daily or more than daily. I was wonderful but very hard living with my loved ones note understanding that I eat healthy to not have gas, bloating, and pain. 

They all tend to think that I have some kind of bad self image and am trying to lose weight. Which at this moment would be dumb for I am pregnant. 

Overall it is difficult to eat healthy and face up to the constant criticism that folks flippantly toss out. I know many folks blabber comments because of personal guilt but it would be helpful if they would just leave well enough alone.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Heidi at 8:03 pm, Fri 2nd Dec 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Heidi)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 02 Dec 2011 20:03:48 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21974/1/A-Gluten-Free-Diet-May-Cause-Constipation---Tips-to-Stay-Healthy-for-Life/Page1.html#Comment10015</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #15]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21974/1/A-Gluten-Free-Diet-May-Cause-Constipation---Tips-to-Stay-Healthy-for-Life/Page1.html#Comment10027</link><description><![CDATA[Anecdotal, with no references for the claims made.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by peter whyte at 10:46 pm, Sun 4th Dec 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (peter whyte)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 04 Dec 2011 22:46:43 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21974/1/A-Gluten-Free-Diet-May-Cause-Constipation---Tips-to-Stay-Healthy-for-Life/Page1.html#Comment10027</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #16]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21974/1/A-Gluten-Free-Diet-May-Cause-Constipation---Tips-to-Stay-Healthy-for-Life/Page1.html#Comment10119</link><description><![CDATA[After trying to go gluten free, I just can't be successful. I always feel bad. I just think is not normal. Something must be wrong with us. Maybe is the lack of exercise! I am also tired of people saying that is Candida. As I said something is wrong with us, many people is sick. Some people go gluten free, other are 100% vegans, and others take hormonal replacement, metabolism medication, and medication for autoimmune diseases.  But none of these people get 90% better, they just get 70-75% better and pay a high price for this. It is just not normal. I still think maybe is the lack of exercise and big portion of meals.  People from other countries  don't have this problem. THEY JUST DON'T! I know this very well. I have been in different continents and they don't have this problem. They live in poverty, take antibiotics, and sometimes don't even have food to eat. And they still don't have all these health problems.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by May at 7:36 pm, Wed 14th Dec 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (May)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:36:39 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21974/1/A-Gluten-Free-Diet-May-Cause-Constipation---Tips-to-Stay-Healthy-for-Life/Page1.html#Comment10119</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #17]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21974/1/A-Gluten-Free-Diet-May-Cause-Constipation---Tips-to-Stay-Healthy-for-Life/Page1.html#Comment10268</link><description><![CDATA[Five steps to constipation-free living.  (1) Go gluten-free (2)  If GF doesn't work, cut the processed foods, including GF breads, cakes, etc.  (3) Up your water intake - say bye-bye to alcohol, juice, soda, etc (4) Embrace a low-fibre diet - google "Fibre Menace" for a detailed explanation (5)  Still constipated?  Learn to squat on the toilet or buy a squat (oriental) toilet.  Westerners are constipated not only because of sugary diets, but also because of our incorrect toilet posture which prevents us from fully emptying our bowels.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Gem at 2:49 pm, Fri 6th Jan 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Gem)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:49:45 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21974/1/A-Gluten-Free-Diet-May-Cause-Constipation---Tips-to-Stay-Healthy-for-Life/Page1.html#Comment10268</guid></item></channel></rss>