We all know that the gluten-free diet is not a weight loss fad diet regardless of what some people in the media report. But I’ve figured out that one can lose weight while on the diet. Some of us just have to greatly limit our intake of gluten-free replacement items in order to do it. For instance, having ¼ of a bagel (instead of half of one) works well for me. Having a cookie instead of four is better and skipping gluten-free crackers with soup is a good idea.
With so many fantastic gluten-free dinner rolls available now, it’s really hard to pass on them and the same goes for fluffy gluten-free muffins at breakfast or brunch. One gluten-free specialty item that greatly aids in weight loss is (certified gluten-free) oats. That’s because they, like regular oats, are full of fiber which is a great aid when trying to drop extra pounds. Making oatmeal raisin cookies with oats might not be the best way to consume oats mind you. At least, not while you’re paying attention to the calories you’re taking in. I try to have oatmeal fairly often.
It’s possible to eat gluten-free replacement items as a regular part of a normal, healthy diet and maintain one’s weight, but the same can’t be said for some of us when working to shed unwanted pounds. The truth is that many delicious replacement food items out there are often times higher in calories, fat, and sugar than the items they were meant to replace. On that fact, I cannot disagree with Dr. Oz.
Some things I’ve found useful personally, besides greatly limiting gluten-free bread, goodies, and the like, are obvious things. Including plenty of the following things in my diet on a regular basis has really helped me a lot lately.
- Vegetables
- Fresh fruit
- Chicken
- Turkey
- Beans
- Fish
As you can see, there’s no rocket science to it. The truth is that eating naturally gluten-free is something that can help most anyone whether they can eat gluten or not. That’s why the Atkins plan works – carbs are the problem causing some of us to put on extra weight. While I don’t plan to greatly limit my intake of carbs forever, I will be paying more attention to how many replacement items I take in going forward. So, as thrilled as I am to have discovered hoards of fabulous gluten-free replacement foods, I have to watch how much I enjoy such things from now on.
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