Re: Anyone tried going gluten free?

[Guest guest]

I've eliminated sugar and caffeine back when I just had the Fibromyalgia but I

haven't noticed a difference. (except I'm even more tired than I was when I got

to have a sugar rush!) I have read information on gluten free though and would

love to find a good diet plan to follow

coops1mom <welshclan@...> wrote: Hi-new to

the group with newly diagnosed RA. Has anyone tried

altering their diet to combat their RA systems?

Amber in CA

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[Guest guest]

, I have lately wondered if I had a problem with gluten and I've

considered the same thing; I have a friend who is on a gluten free diet and I

think I'll give it a try....

Barb G.

stephanie <stephieann2@...> wrote:

I've eliminated sugar and caffeine back when I just had the

Fibromyalgia but I haven't noticed a difference. (except I'm even more tired

than I was when I got to have a sugar rush!) I have read information on gluten

free though and would love to find a good diet plan to follow

coops1mom <welshclan@...> wrote: Hi-new to the group with newly

diagnosed RA. Has anyone tried

altering their diet to combat their RA systems?

Amber in CA

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[Guest guest]

Yes, I eat gluten free and low carb. My digestive problems have

improved alot. Other than that, it is hard to say if it has had any

effect on joint pain and fatigue. My good days / flares seem to vary

so greatly and I have never been able to nail down and foods that help

/ hurt me in particular.

You can buy some gluten free foods if you like. There are many

approaches to diet. I eat a heavy meat based diet that is often

barely cooked - and sometimes really pushing more towards raw. I have

pretty much stoped eatin vegetables other than as seasonings. I do

eat some seasonal fruit. I still consume some dairy, milk, keifer,

cheese, all raw whenever possiable. I eat raw nuts as well.

I have lost alot of weight, which has helped the pain in my knees.

And I do think on my good day that I do have more energy than I used

to. But on flare days, it can seem like almost nothing helps diet

wise, then it is just time to take the Aleve, and such. I suspect I

may still be consuming some foods that are bothering me that I have

not yet figured out what they are. But then again, it may just be

autoimmune issues unrelated to diet.

If you follow a Paleo diet plan, you will eliminate all modern foods

and eat only whole foods, ideally in there raw state, this is the

ultimate food allergy test in my opinion, but too restrictive for most

people to even consider. It is my goal in eating to eat very close to

paleo, and I keep getting closer to it all the time.

> I've eliminated sugar and caffeine back when I just had the Fibromyalgia but

> I haven't noticed a difference. (except I'm even more tired than I was when

> I got to have a sugar rush!) I have read information on gluten free though

> and would love to find a good diet plan to follow

[Guest guest]

,

Do you know of a good web-site for gluten free. I gave up all the sugar

substitutes because of the side effects unfortunately now I sweet tea with a

lot of sugar. No caffeine though. I love vegtables but don't eat much red

meat because of cholesterol. Any advice would be appreciated. I know several

members here went to gluten free.

Heidi M

On Sun, Apr 27, 2008 at 12:37 AM, <radnor37@...> wrote:

> , I have lately wondered if I had a problem with gluten and

> I've considered the same thing; I have a friend who is on a gluten free diet

> and I think I'll give it a try....

> Barb G.

>

> stephanie <stephieann2@... <stephieann2%40>> wrote:

> I've eliminated sugar and caffeine back when I just had the Fibromyalgia

> but I haven't noticed a difference. (except I'm even more tired than I was

> when I got to have a sugar rush!) I have read information on gluten free

> though and would love to find a good diet plan to follow

>

> coops1mom <welshclan@... <welshclan%40sbcglobal.net>> wrote:

> Hi-new to the group with newly diagnosed RA. Has anyone tried

> altering their diet to combat their RA systems?

>

> Amber in CA

>

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> now.

>

>

[Guest guest]

I'm thinking of that too. Do you know of any books that have a diet plan? I

used to do Atkins and there were suggested meals that I could have daily. I'm

sure I could check with a nutritionist too if I can find one to get in to see

<radnor37@...> wrote: , I

have lately wondered if I had a problem with gluten and I've considered the same

thing; I have a friend who is on a gluten free diet and I think I'll give it a

try....

Barb G.

stephanie <stephieann2@...> wrote:

I've eliminated sugar and caffeine back when I just had the

Fibromyalgia but I haven't noticed a difference. (except I'm even more tired

than I was when I got to have a sugar rush!) I have read information on gluten

free though and would love to find a good diet plan to follow

coops1mom <welshclan@...> wrote: Hi-new to the group with newly

diagnosed RA. Has anyone tried

altering their diet to combat their RA systems?

Amber in CA

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[Guest guest]

Hi Heidi!

I did get a link to a site from another health forum. I'm going to research it

today and then will share the link with you! I have to find it in my archive of

emails but promise to post it asap!

Heidi Mendelsohn <hmendelsohn@...> wrote:

,

Do you know of a good web-site for gluten free. I gave up all the sugar

substitutes because of the side effects unfortunately now I sweet tea with a

lot of sugar. No caffeine though. I love vegtables but don't eat much red

meat because of cholesterol. Any advice would be appreciated. I know several

members here went to gluten free.

Heidi M

On Sun, Apr 27, 2008 at 12:37 AM, <radnor37@...> wrote:

> , I have lately wondered if I had a problem with gluten and

> I've considered the same thing; I have a friend who is on a gluten free diet

> and I think I'll give it a try....

> Barb G.

>

> stephanie <stephieann2@... <stephieann2%40>> wrote:

> I've eliminated sugar and caffeine back when I just had the Fibromyalgia

> but I haven't noticed a difference. (except I'm even more tired than I was

> when I got to have a sugar rush!) I have read information on gluten free

> though and would love to find a good diet plan to follow

>

> coops1mom <welshclan@... <welshclan%40sbcglobal.net>> wrote:

> Hi-new to the group with newly diagnosed RA. Has anyone tried

> altering their diet to combat their RA systems?

>

> Amber in CA

>

> ---------------------------------

> Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it

> now.

>

>

[Guest guest]

A good start for gluten free is

http://www.glutenfree.com/

I think sugar substitutes taste really bad and plain sugar isn't all

that good for the body. I use Xylitol which is a sugar alcohol which

is much better for you, really tastes like sugar and has a low

glycemic level.

Hugz

PeggyH

>

> ,

> Do you know of a good web-site for gluten free. I gave up all the

sugar

> substitutes because of the side effects unfortunately now I sweet

tea with a

> lot of sugar. No caffeine though. I love vegtables but don't eat

much red

> meat because of cholesterol. Any advice would be appreciated. I know

several

> members here went to gluten free.

> Heidi M

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you so much.

Heidi m

On Sun, Apr 27, 2008 at 10:50 AM, stephanie <stephieann2@...> wrote:

> Hi Heidi!

> I did get a link to a site from another health forum. I'm going to

> research it today and then will share the link with you! I have to find it

> in my archive of emails but promise to post it asap!

>

> Heidi Mendelsohn <hmendelsohn@... <hmendelsohn%40gmail.com>> wrote:

> ,

> Do you know of a good web-site for gluten free. I gave up all the sugar

> substitutes because of the side effects unfortunately now I sweet tea with

> a

> lot of sugar. No caffeine though. I love vegtables but don't eat much red

> meat because of cholesterol. Any advice would be appreciated. I know

> several

> members here went to gluten free.

> Heidi M

>

> On Sun, Apr 27, 2008 at 12:37 AM,

<radnor37@...<radnor37%40>>

> wrote:

>

> > , I have lately wondered if I had a problem with gluten and

> > I've considered the same thing; I have a friend who is on a gluten free

> diet

> > and I think I'll give it a try....

> > Barb G.

> >

> > stephanie <stephieann2@... <stephieann2%40> <stephieann2%

> 40>> wrote:

> > I've eliminated sugar and caffeine back when I just had the Fibromyalgia

> > but I haven't noticed a difference. (except I'm even more tired than I

> was

> > when I got to have a sugar rush!) I have read information on gluten free

> > though and would love to find a good diet plan to follow

> >

> > coops1mom <welshclan@... <welshclan%40sbcglobal.net><welshclan%

> 40sbcglobal.net>> wrote:

> > Hi-new to the group with newly diagnosed RA. Has anyone tried

> > altering their diet to combat their RA systems?

> >

> > Amber in CA

> >

> > ---------------------------------

> > Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try

> it

> > now.

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

As a diabetic, I have to avoid sugar and starches as much as possible.

I use Splenda, and find that it tastes just like sugar to me. I'm

really thankful for it, because I think that some of the sugar

substitutes do taste bad.

Sue

On Sunday, April 27, 2008, at 10:51 AM, peggyhcrafts wrote:

>

> I think sugar substitutes taste really bad and plain sugar isn't all

> that good for the body. I use Xylitol which is a sugar alcohol which

> is much better for you, really tastes like sugar and has a low

> glycemic level.

[Guest guest]

Xylitol, a sugar alcohol not a chemical substitute and is derived from

natural sources. It is a sugar alternative for diabetics. It also

may inhibit cavities by denying plaque bacteria the fuel it needs to

erode tooth enamel. There is no after taste. Just some extra info

for those who may be interested.

HUGZ

PeggyH

> >

> > I think sugar substitutes taste really bad and plain sugar isn't all

> > that good for the body. I use Xylitol which is a sugar alcohol which

> > is much better for you, really tastes like sugar and has a low

> > glycemic level.

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you for the good suggestions on sugar substitutes. I always have a hard

time determining which is a derivative or which is a substitute. I picked up

some Stevia at the health store one time, but I'm still not sure if its sugar or

a substitute:)

peggyhcrafts <peggyhcrafts@...> wrote: Xylitol, a sugar alcohol

not a chemical substitute and is derived from

natural sources. It is a sugar alternative for diabetics. It also

may inhibit cavities by denying plaque bacteria the fuel it needs to

erode tooth enamel. There is no after taste. Just some extra info

for those who may be interested.

HUGZ

PeggyH

> >

> > I think sugar substitutes taste really bad and plain sugar isn't all

> > that good for the body. I use Xylitol which is a sugar alcohol which

> > is much better for you, really tastes like sugar and has a low

> > glycemic level.

>

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