FDA: Gluten-free is not for fad dieters! page

[Grok]

"Eating gluten-free is not meant to be a diet craze," says Rhonda Kane, a registered dietitian and consumer safety officer at FDA. "It's a medical necessity for those who have celiac disease. There are no nutritional advantages for a person not sensitive to gluten to be on a gluten-free diet. Those who are not sensitive to gluten have more flexibility and can choose from a greater variety of foods to achieve a balanced diet."

FDA says "gluten-free" is not for fad dieters - The Checkup - The Washington Post

[spakesneaker]

I think everything she's saying is true... it's just that it neglects to recognize that many people are sensitive to gluten without have celiac disease, and without recognizing it. I don't think anyone will argue that most primal dieters have more leeway with eating the occasional wheat-containing soy sauce than someone who actually has celiac disease does, even if they are not purposely Primal.

[Roach]

Sometimes it's what isn't said that makes all the difference.

[Sudenveri]

This is more in reaction to everybody and their mom buying gluten-free brownie mix and whatnot because it's "healthier."

[tfarny]

I would argue that gluten-free brownie mix IS healthier than regular brownie mix and is a small step in the right direction.

[teamommy]

I would argue that gluten-free brownie mix IS healthier than regular brownie mix and is a small step in the right direction.

Agree 100% ! I always marvel at friends who say their child's stomach bloat faded or their own intestinal pain subsided when the family went gluten free. It is a step in the right direction.

[CoyoteVick]

I don't think I've ever met anyone who went gluten free and didn't feel better. And I've known a LOT of people who went gluten free....

[WhiteLionBakingCo]

I agree that gluten-free is a step in the right direction. American's are also starting to get the message abut refined sugars too. We're aiming to raise awareness in the community about primal eating. We have alot of gluten-free customers and they like us because we use much less sweetener than other gluten-free bakeries. We provide them all with info about the primal/paleo lifestyle.

The White Lion

[WhiteLionBakingCo]

it also doesn't hurt that many celebrities are going gluten-free. We can build on this momentum.

[Sudenveri]

*shrug* It depends on what you mean by "healthier," I suppose. I know a lot of commercial mixes use very high-carb substitutes, and they certainly still contain refined sugar.