Guest guest Posted June 16, 2001 Report Share Posted June 16, 2001 HI, I just feel better the more I am off wheat. Where would you get spelt? In a health food sore? Celeste On Tue, 19 Jun 2001 07:25:55 +0300 " pine " <pine writes: > Celeste > > i can share my experience about wheat. > I once tried not to eat wheat for 3 weeks, > I felt good and my skin started to glow. > > but this did not last for a long time, i felt craving to bread > and started to eat it again. I think it was a too extreme > experience. > > Did you try spelt? there are bread made of spelt which many people > tolerate > more easily than wheat > > be well > Anat > > > **************************************** > Visit the community page: > > For administrative problems -owner > To , - > > All messages, files and archives of this forum are copyright of the > group and the individual authors. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2001 Report Share Posted June 19, 2001 Celeste i can share my experience about wheat. I once tried not to eat wheat for 3 weeks, I felt good and my skin started to glow. but this did not last for a long time, i felt craving to bread and started to eat it again. I think it was a too extreme experience. Did you try spelt? there are bread made of spelt which many people tolerate more easily than wheat be well Anat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2001 Report Share Posted June 19, 2001 I heard a Nutritionist talk one time about his book and he spoke of the relationship of wheat in the body, I liked what he said and have tried to get off of using wheat but my family loves pasta and breads so it is something that has been challenging for me. We have cut back though. I used spelt with my little one when we were on a program of supplements that said no wheat and he seemed to like it. I found it at a health food store in the refrigerator. Have a Great Day! Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2001 Report Share Posted June 19, 2001 " Man does not live by bread alone, " stands as a profound philosophical statement. But, it appears that the majority of mankind never lived by bread at all, or at least bread as we know it today. Many people are wheat intolerant, thought many don't realize it because the effects of this intolerance don't always reveal themselves in easily recognizable symptoms. Wheat contains considerable amounts of gluten and gliandins among its proteins. Although many other grains contain them as well, the immune system's cross reactivity with wheat gliandins is higher than in other grains. Gluten and gliandin sensitivity are major secondary influences in digestive health....from " Live Right 4 Your Type " by Dr. Peter D'Adamo. I have in my quest found several alternatives to wheat breads, such as: Spelt bread (although some react negatively to it as well, including me), rice breads, Ezekiel bread, Essene bread and 100% Rye bread. These do not contain the wheat gluten that is so problamatic. I find them in the HFS, in the refrigerator section. Sprouted wheat and wheat grass are okay and apparently do not cause the negative effects. Look for breads that say " gluten free " . I love the Rye bread! Also, you can try rice crackers or rye crackers. I found some wonderful rye crackers from Finland, called FinCrisps--they're great, especially spread with almond butter! To health, --Lilla --- Lilla Luoma --- lillabell For great low cost vitamins check out the Generic Co-op (a site (sight) with heart) http://www.1shoppingcart.com/app/aftrack.asp?AFID=12054 Free supplements to cancer patients and the poor. I just feel better the more I am off wheat. Where would you get spelt? In a health food sore? Celeste On Tue, 19 Jun 2001 07:25:55 +0300 " pine " pine writes: Celeste i can share my experience about wheat. I once tried not to eat wheat for 3 weeks, I felt good and my skin started to glow. but this did not last for a long time, i felt craving to bread and started to eat it again. I think it was a too extreme experience. Did you try spelt? there are bread made of spelt which many people tolerate more easily than wheat be well Anat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2001 Report Share Posted June 19, 2001 I don't eat pastas anymore, but I know there are some wheat-free pastas available at HFS in case you want to search them out. --Lilla - 6/19/01 6:41:15 AM Re: wheat allergy I heard a Nutritionist talk one time about his book and he spoke of the relationship of wheat in the body, I liked what he said and have tried to get off of using wheat but my family loves pasta and breads so it is something that has been challenging for me. We have cut back though. I used spelt with my little one when we were on a program of supplements that said no wheat and he seemed to like it. I found it at a health food store in the refrigerator. Have a Great Day! Debbie --- Lilla Luoma --- lillabell For great low cost vitamins check out the Generic Co-op (a site (sight) with heart) http://www.1shoppingcart.com/app/aftrack.asp?AFID=12054 Free supplements to cancer patients and the poor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2001 Report Share Posted June 21, 2001 In a message dated 6/19/01 6:46:51 AM Central Daylight Time, csull3 writes: > I just feel better the more I am off wheat. Where would you get spelt? In > a health food sore? > > <<and find I do much better if I do not eat wheat. Does anyone know much about wheat allergies? >> I have a wheat allergy, not so bad a celiac disease, but bad enough to cause physical changes in my digestion, mucous production and arthritis/inflammatory disease. Decreasing wheat in my diet to 80% wheat free and avoiding it whenever possible is hard but doable. I used to live on toast and sandwiches and cereals. Well spelt is a good substitute for pasta, cereals etc. Others like rice flour, amaranth also make good alternatives and yes you buy these in health food stores or order on line and have them delivered to your home. (I do not like the bread much) There are many ways to get information, here are some I have found: Eat right for your type by Peter D'Adanamo Foods that fight pain by Neal Bernard Chronic Fatigue Self Help Book by Susan Lark Depression and Natural Medicine by Rita Elkins I have been wheat and dairy free for up to 6 weeks at a time (and lost 16 lbs during that time w/o changing any other eating habits) but it is hard for me to maintain. I am currently working on an allergy elimination program called NAET and finding much more stamina, better health and emotional stability. It is helping with the wheat sensitivity also. Anyway good luck and keep exploring. Many here are willing to help. Huggs Cecelia B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2001 Report Share Posted June 22, 2001 Where I live we have a large asian popalation and so it is not difficult to find alternatives to wheat products. Rice noodles are easy to stir fry and do not need to be boiled first. Having had two children with severe allergies I had to quickly become innovative and think laterally. It is not all that difficult to think of alternatives. It is necessary to learn to read labels on foods and if in doubt just leave them on the shelves. Many canned and processed foods have wheat starch as a thickener. Fresh is probably better anyway, even if it is not so convenient. Ninox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2001 Report Share Posted June 22, 2001 Ninox: Rice noodles, yum, I hadn't thought of that, I know so many folks who are willing to give up breads but not pasta's this is great, thanks, love connie > > Where I live we have a large asian popalation and so it is not difficult to > find alternatives to wheat products. > Rice noodles are easy to stir fry and do not need to be boiled first. > Having had two children with severe allergies I had to quickly become > innovative and think laterally. It is not all that difficult to think of > alternatives. It is necessary to learn to read labels on foods and if in > doubt just leave them on the shelves. Many canned and processed foods have > wheat starch as a thickener. Fresh is probably better anyway, even if it is > not so convenient. > Ninox > > > **************************************** > Visit the community page: > For administrative problems -owner > To , - > > All messages, files and archives of this forum are copyright of the > group and the individual authors. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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