Who are these suggestions meant for? It’s for the person who wants to:⁣
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⁣✔️reduce gluten⁣
⁣✔️reduce grains and flour in their diet⁣
⁣✔️regulate blood sugar levels⁣
⁣✔️add more fiber⁣
⁣✔️add variety and try something different⁣
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⁣????????Autoimmunity is becoming epidemic, and avoiding glutenous grains is usually one of the main dietary modifications needed for remission. ⁣
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⁣Why? Because gluten can promote intestinal permeability (aka leaky gut) which is a precursor for all autoimmune disease activation – regardless of the diagnosis!!
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⁣Those who struggle with chronic depression will also likely benefit from gluten removal as there is evidence that it can mediate changes in brain chemistry.⁣
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⁣????A 2-month elimination trial followed by a reintroduction can help identify its impact.⁣
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⁣???????? Those with insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes or obesity should be cautious consuming refined grains like white rice, pasta and anything made from flour due to their higher glycemic load which spikes glucose and insulin.⁣
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⁣????????????????????????????????? If you have to be on a restrictive diet, finding health swaps can make your health journey a lot more sustainable:⁣
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⁣???????? Can’t have gluten? Get a spiralizer and make zoodles (zucchini), swoodles (sweet potato), sqoodles (squash) and many others. You may also find pre-made “foodles” in the refrigerated section of supermarkets.⁣
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⁣???????? Can’t have rice? Try cauliflower “rice”. It’s easy to make and you may find some pre-made in the frozen section. I also share a simple recipe in my upcoming book UJUNK.⁣
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⁣???????? Watching your sugar intake and miss pasta? Miracle noodles are convenient and made from konjac root, a resistant starch and prebiotic for the microbiome. It’s more gelatinous and stickier in texture but softens once cooked in a sauce.⁣
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⁣Would love to hear from you. What are your favorite food swaps? Comment below.⁣
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