Starting The Diet :o

[cO-ol]

I've been gluten free for TWO WHOLE DAYS! Such a long time!

I have CONSTANT HUNGER OMGGGG. I *did* use the search function and it seems the feeling hungry all the time is normal, and that increasing protein and decreasing sugar is helpful. Also, small meals frequently. I'm thinking about keeping a food diary, but I don't typically have dedication for these things. But I'll try. I hope the hunger is a sign!

A few questions:

What are some good high-calorie gluten-free (and, ideally, dairy free too) foods? Meat is one, right (and I know some are easier to digest than others)? Is there anything else?

Are there any nutrients I'll really need to take extra care to make sure I get enough of in my diet?

I'm so glad this forum is here.

[Kay DH]

Welcome to gluten free. Lara Bars are great to have with you, as are nuts for snacking. Cheese is great if you can handle the dairy. Lot of fruits and vegetables. There really isn't a big difference in diet between gluten-free and gluten-full, except most processed foods are off limits. People with celiac are sometimes low in vitamin D and water-soluble vitamins, like B-12. A multivitamin it good to take. When I went gluten-free last year I initially felt hungry, but it went away after a week. CC can result in the hunger pangs, too. Hardest part of gluten-free is eating out (I'm very sensitive to cc).

[i-geek]

I craved beef and avocados for a few months- probably due to iron/B vitamin deficiencies and fat malabsorption. The cravings and intense hunger did wane as my gut healed and was able to start actually absorbing nutrition from food.