Celiac Disease and Loosing Weight
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Celiac Disease and Losing Weight: A Sustainable Guide
Summary
Are you living with celiac disease and looking to lose weight? This straightforward approach helps you manage weight on a gluten-free diet, focusing on long-term health rather than quick fixes.
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Many people with celiac disease experience weight loss before being diagnosed, which often prompts a visit to the doctor. Once they start a gluten-free diet and their symptoms improve, some individuals may gain too much weight due to better absorption or increased intake.
Effective weight loss relies on sensible eating rather than jumping from one diet to another. Be cautious with low-carb diets: high-protein plans can cause acidosis, leading to calcium loss from the bones.
Always scrutinize the ingredients of low-calorie, low-fat, or low-carb products, as they might contain gluten as a stabilizer or thickener, often from wheat sources.
Moderation is crucial. Don’t deprive yourself, but be honest about your eating habits. Snacking can quickly add empty calories.
Reflect on Your Relationship with Food
If you resort to food when unhappy, address the root problem instead. Otherwise, you risk both emotional distress and weight issues.
Keeping a food diary for a week can help identify areas for improvement (always maintain your gluten-free diet). Look for empty calories, hidden fats, and sugars. Evaluate your alcohol intake and reduce convenience foods often high in fat, sugar, and salt.
Tips for Successful Weight Loss
- Eat Regular Meals: Start with a hearty breakfast.
- Portion Control: Use smaller plates and stop eating when full.
- Increase Fruits and Vegetables: Aim for at least five servings a day. Leafy greens and red vegetables can be eaten freely.
- Limit Starchy Vegetables: Consume potatoes, yams, sweet potatoes, and parsnips in moderation.
- Cook Wisely: Avoid frying, roasting with excessive oil, or adding too much butter to vegetables.
- Snack Smartly: Choose fruits or carrot and celery sticks between meals.
- Choose Whole Grains: Opt for wholemeal over white bread, rice, and pasta for sustained energy and nutritional benefits.
- Trim Fat from Meats: Avoid the skin of poultry and fish where fat concentrates.
- Watch Liquid Calories: Sugary drinks and alcohol can sneak in many calories (e.g., a small glass of wine has about 80 calories).
- Limit Treats: Save crisps, biscuits, and sweets for special occasions due to their high fat, salt, and sugar content.
- Reduce Sodium: Lower salt intake to help manage blood pressure.
Balance is Key
Think of eating and weight management as a seesaw. On one side are the calories you consume; on the other are those you burn through daily activities and exercise. Eating more than you burn results in weight gain, while consuming less leads to weight loss.
Stay Hydrated: Drinking plenty of water helps cleanse your system and keep you feeling full. Ice-cold water can even burn more calories than room-temperature water.
Follow a balanced diet to ensure you receive adequate vitamins and minerals, essential for maintaining health. For celiacs, avoiding yo-yo dieting is especially important to protect your health.
By adhering to these guidelines, you can achieve sustainable weight loss while managing celiac disease effectively.
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