I Havent Gone Gluten Free Yet, Cause Im Pregnant

[jesifromthebloch]

hey guys ive been doing alot of reasearch on gluten free diets, but i havent found anything super helpful in regards to pregnancy. I am a little over 3 months pregnant and I was wanting to eat as healthy as I can, I currently suffer from hypoglycemia and i have always struggled with my weight. however, i am currently not overweight but it was a long struggle to get down. anyway i am wanting to know if this is something that i should concider to keep from gaining to much pregnancy weight, or if i should weight til after the baby. thanks guys

[GlutenFreeManna]

Hi, have you had a test for celiac or do you suspect gluten intolerance? The gluten free diet is not really for losing weight, although some people do lose weight on it. Some people also gain weight eating gluten free. You really should have a celiac panel blood test first if you suspect gluten is making you sick. As far as pregancy goes, many people with celiac have difficult pregnancies or fertility issues. So IF you suspect gluten is causing you problems, eliminating it from your diet could be healthier for you AND baby.

[Skylark]

Gluten-free is not a weight loss diet. If anything, it is a little harder on people with blood sugar issues because the starches we substitute for wheat have a higher glycemic index. This is a medical diet for people with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten intolerance. Are you experiencing GI symptoms when you eat bread, pasta, or other foods that are made from wheat, or is there a history of celiac disease in your family?

[lovegrov]

If you're thinking of doing this simply to try to lose weight, definitely do NOT do it until after having the baby.

Richard