Guest guest Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 I didn't notice any adverse side effects from gluten withdrawal when I went cold turkey. Maybe it depends on how you compensate. You need to find a good grocery store, even if it's far away. There are many good substitutes for gluteny foods in the same food group. Gluten-free doesn't have to mean low-carb. Here is a list of substitutes that can make a GF diet very similar: Rice Pasta - especially Tinkyada Pasta Joy white rice spaghetti lots of GF crackers, but Glutino round crackers and pretzels are similar to their counterparts. Betty Crocker GF cake mixes - as directed, are exactly like their counterparts (to me). I make the yellow or chocolate ones with a can of drained crushed pineapple or pumpkin, respectively, instead of the water and butter, so lofat as well. (Thanks Sherene for your suggestions!) I personally haven't found any readymade breads that are worth eating. But Pamela's GF bread mix is wonderful. I make it in a large muffin tin and use them as dinner rolls or as mini-sandwiches or snacks. They freeze just fine. Lots of GF cold cereals out there, especially if can eat oats (watch for malt flavoring though). I think Corn Chex is GF. I'm dairy-free as well, and I really really like Pacific hazelnut milk on cereal, in coffee, in cocoa, in baking. And many people on this list (myself included) adore the commercial coconut milk ice creams (think Purely Decadent coconut cookie dough...). And of course, most of your Asian and rice or polenta based entrees work fine (make sure it's GF soy sauce though) These days there's no need to suffer on a GF, DF diet. No longer orthopaedic :-) Hang in there! Nancy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 Headaches are common with any type of detoxing. Going strictly gf you are detoxing your body of the toxins that have built up for years. Nausea may be associated with the headaches as well. As unpleasant as they may be, once you detox, typically headaches subside and are less frequent/severe. It's actually a positive side effect because it means your body is healing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 I was extremely tired and weepy as well as headaches. Pam On Mon, Oct 19, 2009 at 11:12 AM, Jae Jones <recyclednew wrote: > > > Headaches are common with any type of detoxing. Going strictly gf you are > detoxing your body of the toxins that have built up for years. Nausea may > be > associated with the headaches as well. As unpleasant as they may be, once > you detox, typically headaches subside and are less frequent/severe. It's > actually a positive side effect because it means your body is healing. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 I've generally just felt better when improving my lifestyle, been spared most detox symptoms. My husband however, had a BAD bout of flu-style detox when we first made the biggest changes 20 years ago. He was flat on his back for a week. Fortunately, we understood the concept enough to just wait it out. Deborah I was extremely tired and weepy as well as headaches. Pam On Mon, Oct 19, 2009 at 11:12 AM, Jae Jones <recyclednew wrote: > > > Headaches are common with any type of detoxing. Going strictly gf you are > detoxing your body of the toxins that have built up for years. Nausea may > be > associated with the headaches as well. As unpleasant as they may be, once > you detox, typically headaches subside and are less frequent/severe. It's > actually a positive side effect because it means your body is healing. > > . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 Well I have the flu NOW. But I work at Taliesin - the Frank Lloyd Wright Estate here in Spring Green - & there is NO heat in house. I've had a sore throat for some time but now it's all unloaded on me & if it weren't for the cats, I would be flat on my back too. I'm not sure this is detox as much as it is flu or cold due to working in such cold conditions. Pam Deborah Pageau wrote: > > > I've generally just felt better when improving my lifestyle, been > spared most detox symptoms. My husband however, had a BAD bout of > flu-style detox when we first made the biggest changes 20 years ago. > He was flat on his back for a week. Fortunately, we understood the > concept enough to just wait it out. > > Deborah > > I was extremely tired and weepy as well as headaches. > > Pam > > On Mon, Oct 19, 2009 at 11:12 AM, Jae Jones <recyclednew > <recyclednew%40gmail.com>> wrote: > > > > > > > Headaches are common with any type of detoxing. Going strictly gf > you are > > detoxing your body of the toxins that have built up for years. > Nausea may > > be > > associated with the headaches as well. As unpleasant as they may be, > once > > you detox, typically headaches subside and are less frequent/severe. > It's > > actually a positive side effect because it means your body is healing. > > > > > > . > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 Sounds like flu! Keep warm & take care of yourself. Hope you feel better soon. Pam Norman <pam_norman Monday, October 19, 2009 9:31 PM Re: Side effects? Well I have the flu NOW. But I work at Taliesin - the Frank Lloyd Wright Estate here in Spring Green - & there is NO heat in house. I've had a sore throat for some time but now it's all unloaded on me & if it weren't for the cats, I would be flat on my back too. I'm not sure this is detox as much as it is flu or cold due to working in such cold conditions. Pam Deborah Pageau wrote: > > > I've generally just felt better when improving my lifestyle, been > spared most detox symptoms. My husband however, had a BAD bout of > flu-style detox when we first made the biggest changes 20 years ago. > He was flat on his back for a week. Fortunately, we understood the > concept enough to just wait it out. > > Deborah > > I was extremely tired and weepy as well as headaches. > > Pam > > On Mon, Oct 19, 2009 at 11:12 AM, Jae Jones <recyclednew > <recyclednew%40gmail.com>> wrote: > > > > > > > Headaches are common with any type of detoxing. Going strictly gf > you are > > detoxing your body of the toxins that have built up for years. > Nausea may > > be > > associated with the headaches as well. As unpleasant as they may be, > once > > you detox, typically headaches subside and are less frequent/severe. > It's > > actually a positive side effect because it means your body is healing. > > > > > > . > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 It can be difficult to be sure whether it is detox or an illness. However, there may be clues! Have you made significant improvements in your lifestyle habits within the last few weeks? If you don't normally get sick like this and have recently upgraded your habits, chances are it is detox. People seem to have one of two predispositions: those who eat an unhealthy diet and are often sick tend to simply feel better when they improve their habits. Those who are rarely sick despite unhealthy habits, can be the ones who are hit hardest with active detox symptoms. Either way though, like the old saying goes: " It's better out than in! " The discomforts and discharges are due to our bodies cleaning out invaders, whether they be viral, bacterial, or chemical such as excess protein and environmental toxins in the fats of animals we have consumed. The way to get through it is the same too. Drink lots of water, rest as much as possible and keep warm. If you can eat, let it be fresh plant foods full of the anti-oxidants that help our bodies heal, without contributing to the burden of stuff that we have to clean out. :-) I hope you're feeling better soon Pam. Is there anyone who can help you care for the cats while you are working your way through this? Deborah Well I have the flu NOW. But I work at Taliesin - the Frank Lloyd Wright Estate here in Spring Green - & there is NO heat in house. I've had a sore throat for some time but now it's all unloaded on me & if it weren't for the cats, I would be flat on my back too. I'm not sure this is detox as much as it is flu or cold due to working in such cold conditions. Pam Deborah Pageau wrote: > > > I've generally just felt better when improving my lifestyle, been > spared most detox symptoms. My husband however, had a BAD bout of > flu-style detox when we first made the biggest changes 20 years ago. > He was flat on his back for a week. Fortunately, we understood the > concept enough to just wait it out. > > Deborah > > I was extremely tired and weepy as well as headaches. > > Pam > > On Mon, Oct 19, 2009 at 11:12 AM, Jae Jones <recyclednew > <recyclednew%40gmail.com>> wrote: > > > > > > > Headaches are common with any type of detoxing. Going strictly gf > you are > > detoxing your body of the toxins that have built up for years. > Nausea may > > be > > associated with the headaches as well. As unpleasant as they may be, > once > > you detox, typically headaches subside and are less frequent/severe. > It's > > actually a positive side effect because it means your body is healing. > > > > > > . > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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