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Gluten-Free Grains and Flours
This category is dedicated to articles by leading authors and experts on the various gluten-free grains that are grown throughout the world, including articles on gluten-free flours and their baking properties. In many cases we include summaries of scientific studies.
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Recent Activity
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- MegRCxx replied to MegRCxx's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications5
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- Wheatwacked replied to Crossaint's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease3
Having the will to be healthy but not the willpower
This is not a weakness. It is a serious threat to your health. I once read an interview with a representitive of a large company. He proudly stated that his wheat based product is more addictive than potato chips. The other issue is cultural. Perhaps this book will help Gluten-Centric Culture: Chapter 5 - Grabbing A Bite Together. It is published here... -
- cristiana replied to Crossaint's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease3
Having the will to be healthy but not the willpower
Great advice from @trents. A couple of other tips. Firstly, always try to have a good stock of gluten-free alternatives in the house so you aren't tempted to give in when there is nothing else available. Secondly, as you will have noticed, gluten-free bread does taste quite different from regular bread. But I think it was my GP who said... -
- trents replied to Crossaint's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease3
Having the will to be healthy but not the willpower
Welcome to the forum, @Crossaint! Are you living in the same home with your mother? Your experience with the cravings is very common in the celiac community, especially among the recently diagnosed. It might surprise you to hear this but gluten has addictive qualities much like opiates. It plugs into the same pleasure sensors as gluten in the brain... -
- Crossaint posted a topic in Coping with Celiac Disease3
Having the will to be healthy but not the willpower
Was recently diagnosed with Celiac after almost 16 years of suffering. The first week gluten free was amazing, my brain was working, i wasnt as bloated, i even started to not have to use the toilet 12 times in an hour. Excellent! But i keep having uncontrollable cravings for gluten. My mom is an amazing baker, woth no sympathy for my weakness and live for...
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