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new to the gluten free journey?
If you are new or inexperienced to the gluten free diet, you might feel a little overwhelmed. There is a lot of information to digest (pun intended). Mistakes and misconceptions about the diet are rampant. So it is important to take some time to get properly acquainted with the potential pitfalls and mistakes people make when going on a gluten free diet. Keep in mind that even small doses of gluten can create inflammatory damage that can last for months. If you are trying to recover from an autoimmune disease, small mistakes can delay your progress tremendously.
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There are many reasons a gluten free diet fails. Make sure your diet is on track, because the frustration caused by a lack of improvement is one of the biggest reasons people prematurely quick the gluten free diet. Also keep in mind that it can take up to two months on a gluten free diet for symptoms to start improving. The following is a synopsis of the 9 most common mistakes people make when going gluten free:
As always, if you have something to add to the list, make sure to chime in below.
Always looking out for you,
Dr. Osborne – The Gluten Free Warrior
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18 Responses
Is it true sourdough bread that has fermented for 24 hours shuts down the gluten? What about the rye flour used in some sourdough bread?
Marjorie,
No this is not true.
All the best,
Dr. O
Thank you for bringing this to light. I changed my life when my son was diagnosed with Autism at age 4. We put the whole family on the GAPS Diet (a great diet for anyone trying to get healthy and avoid toxins/gluten/grains). He got better (he’s 9 now with no diagnosis) and I lost 50 pounds without being hungry. My husband lost 40 and my other son’s asthma got much better and his night terrors stopped. We did the diet for 2 years and have reintroduced some foods back like organic potatoes and red or black rice. I’ve noticed when I get lazy and buy packaged gluten free items, we pay for it later. Gluten is a good ingredient to eliminate first but you must go further and get rid of grains and toxins. The synergistic toxicity is killing us. Take out colorings, fluoride (watch the YouTube video Fluoride: Poison on Tap), suntan lotion, and other products/chemicals you put on or in you. We now eat quinoa without issue but that seems to be the only safe grain type food we can eat. Love making cauliflower rice as a replacement. Thinking about making a recipe book now that I’ve learned so much and can prepare a tasty meal instead of just a GAPS Diet meal. Hope others read this with hope. Go for it! You won’t regret it. I know it’s hard and expensive to make this change but I would not go back for all the money in the world.
Becky, my son is 2.5 and still wakes up at night crying, stopped eating well, and started to throws a lot of tantrums. You mentioned that your son was diagnosed with autism at 4. How was he prior to diagnosis?
I have Lyme disease and was pregnant and breast fed him not knowing it.
He did get 1st set of vaccines at 2 mo old ( how stupid of me!! ), but none after that.
How do you get a strict ethical vegan off of wheat if he won’t eat meat, flesh of any origin
Hank,
You don’t. The unfortunate reality is, that person has to want to make a change, or the person has to become ill and recognize that change is necessary.
Hello from Poland,
First of all, thank you so much for your priceless advice and information :). I suffered from joints, muscle, ligaments, and tendons pains and now, after going on a diet and following your instruction, I feel 80% better! However, probably due to some deficiencies I have developed tetany (hypocalcemic – ionized calcium deficiency and probably gastric). I have symptoms rather rarely, but when they appear, I feel really bad (tingling in my limbs, brain fog,pains, diarrhoea and stomach pain). Could you advise me what to do? I have been to many doctors who say I have an immune problem and that is the way it is going to be. By the way, most of them tell me I should start eating normally, which I know I shouldn’t do.
All the best to you,
Gosia
Dr. is it necessary to soak nuts and seeds?
thank you
Yes. This definitely can help make them more digestible and less harsh on the GI tract.
I think a number 10 should be… 10. Almost impossible to follow. Everytime I think I’m doing something right, I read that it is wrong!
Also, doc! You did not answer the nut confusion. I eat nuts regularly. Now your #4 suggest not to. You give these, but don’t back any of it up. Number 11… Confused and throw in the towel!
I think a number 10 should be… 10. Almost impossible to follow. Everytime I think I’m doing something right, I read that it is wrong!
Also, doc! You did not answer the nut confusion. I eat nuts regularly. Now your #4 suggest not to. You give these, but don’t back any of it up. Number 11… Confused and throw in the towel!
Mary,
You need to watch the video on this page. I explain nuts and seeds in better detail during the video. Don’t give up!
All the best,
Dr. O
I was told to avoid certain foods for a number of months or a year. Do you think they should be avoided forever. I know gluten and dairy still affect me as does even GF bread. But most don’t make me feel nauseous now and some never did. I was told I could reintroduce all in time. I’ve been GF and for the most DF for 4 years.
Maree,
It depends. How were you tested? It is possible to develop food allergies. It is also possible to restore your gut and regain the ability to eat those foods again.
All the best,
Dr. O
What do you think about “Restore” product that supposed to seal the open junctions of a leaky gut? Thanks!
I am taking your Ultra Nutrients Multivitamins to help with my healing however it seems like I need more than that. I was reading about how beneficial Vitamin c is. Also, my cuticles and fingernails seem to be showing signs of thyroid problems, what supplement can I take for that? I know I should go to a doctor to be screened however, I am not able to go to a doctor at this time. Please help me.
I would love to get more info about the research on the true gluten free diet. My Dr. don’t know about all grains containing gluten. I would love to educate him! Thanks
So we can not eat anything! Incredible! We are screwed! You have to be rich to live with organic!