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- Wheatwacked replied to Crossaint's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease3Having 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 Disease3Having 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 Disease3Having 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...- 1
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- Crossaint posted a topic in Coping with Celiac Disease3Having 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... -
- Awol cast iron stomach replied to annamarie6655's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications10Diagnosed w Celiacs, but reacting to gluten-free Digiorno Pizza AND Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing
I wanted to say hello, and add that early in eating gluten free I had to avoid processed foods due to too many ingredients. I also had additional intolerances that needed time to subside. My team suggested I limit gluten free processed foods, as I was having issues with items with too many ingredients. I see Trents explained some of the culprits when he...
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By Wheatwacked · Posted
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 on Celiac.com free to read. Chapter 1 starts here Gluten-Centric Culture: The Commensality Conundrum - Chapter 1 - Are You Kidding? At first I ate anything, regardless of nutritional value. Fritos, M&M Peanuts, potato chips, fruit, steak; anything else. Like most habits, it takes about thirty days create the gluten free habit. Pretend you've... -
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 making toast with it makes it taste much more like the usual stuff - and I would agree there. If you haven't already I suggest you give it a try. But remember, you will either need to toast it under a clean grill, or your Mom will need to buy you your own dedicated gluten-free toaster.
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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 and so for some people, there can be a significant withdrawal experience. It usually begins to subside in a matter of weeks but is perpetuated with inconsistency. I think three major things need to happen for your to get on top of this: 1. You need to understand that more is at stake here than the number of bathroom trips you make if you...
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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 food, so of cohrse i ended up eating a bunch of gluten today. i dont know how to stop, i know its poison but at the end of the day i just feel like i need it. Will be re attempting gluten free tomorrow, but im scared that i wont be able to stop myself from eating the deliciously poisonous devil that gluten is. 😞
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By Awol cast iron stomach · Posted
I wanted to say hello, and add that early in eating gluten free I had to avoid processed foods due to too many ingredients. I also had additional intolerances that needed time to subside. My team suggested I limit gluten free processed foods, as I was having issues with items with too many ingredients. I see Trents explained some of the culprits when he responded. I found it helpful to go whole foods diet. When I need inspiration I found Paleo and AIP (Autoimmune Protocol) recipes helpful to offer variety to my palate. Often our bodies in the early stages prefer we go whole foods/ minimal processed foods. In turn, I realized I prefer freshly made salad dressing which I still make to...
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