Gluten free and slimming world

[pet-lamb]

Anyone following slimming world who's also gluten wheat free on medical advice,is it working for you have to you any hints tips to pass on please

[Jazzw]

I'm not doing SW at the the moment Pet-lamb (all sorts of reasons, not because it doesn't work ), but I found a 2013 post on a SW Facebook page which said:

Healthy Extra alternative choices

Instead of one of the listed Healthy Extras you may wish to:

• 60g of gluten-free bread

• 35g of a suitable cereal eg made from corn or rice, such as rice crispies

• 4 plain rice cakes

These alternatives offer greater choice and should not affect rate of weight loss but please note that they may not contain as much fibre as foods listed as true Healthy Extras.

True Healthy Extras

There are some gluten-free products which do contain sufficient fibre to be considered a true Healthy Extra choice. If you want to extra fibre you can select from the options below.

Dietary Specials, gluten & wheat free:

• 2 slices White Bread, 400g sliced loaf

• 1 x 50g White Ciabatta Roll

• 1 x 50g White Ciabatta Roll, Part Baked

Doves Farm Organic, gluten free:

• 35g Fibre Flakes Cereal

Genius Foods, gluten free:

• 1 slice Brown Bread, 600g sliced loaf

• 1 slice White Bread, 600g sliced loaf

Glutafin, gluten free:

• 5 High Fibre Crackers

• 1 x 65g Select Fibre Bread Roll

• 1 x 50g Select White Bread Roll, Part Baked

• 2 slices Select White Bread, Part Baked, 400g sliced loaf

• 1 x 65g Select White Bread Roll

• 2 slices White Bread, 400g sliced loaf

Juvela, gluten free:

• 2 slices Fresh Fibre Bread, Gluten Free, 400g sliced loaf.

Kallo, gluten free:

• 8 Organic Low Fat Corn Cakes, Thin Slice, Slightly Salted

Trufree, gluten & wheat free:

• 5 Onion & Herb Crackers

• 5 High Fibre Crackers

Vogel’s:

• 45g Soya & Linseed Ultra Bran Cereal

Note: Some gluten-free products may still contain wheat starch and would therefore not be suitable for those who also have a wheat intolerance.

We are aware that some people with coeliac disease may not be able tolerate large amounts of insoluble fibre found in high-fibre gluten-free products. Other foods such as fruits, vegetables and pulses are good sources of soluble fibre and you may find choosing these as Free Foods or Healthy Extras a more tolerable way of eating plenty of fibre.

Please note, we are unable to provide any specific advice regarding coeliac disease and would recommend that you always follow the advice and specific dietary recommendations suggested by your doctor or dietitian.

*Coeliac UK provides advice, support and information for people with coeliac disease. They publish regularly updated lists of gluten-free foods. Visit their website at coeliac.co.uk

A note for members:

Because gluten-free products are now more widely available in supermarkets and health stores, we do include choices like bread and pasta in your personalised menu and recipes associated with your profile. If you've let us know in your medical profile that you require a gluten-free diet, you should also see a factsheet on your homepage detailing gluten-free Healthy Extras and some of the gluten-free brands that can be found on Syns Online.

Not sure if they give that out with the gluten free factsheet or not. Hope it helps - and that you've got the factsheet (ask for it if you haven't).

I found SW easy to do from a gluten free perspective. Remember that you don't have to choose a bread/pasta product for your HEXB - there are options for soups, dried fruit and canned fruit on there as well, from memory.

Good luck

[Penel]

I haven't tried SW but I would advise you to be careful of the supermarket gluten-free breads, they don't suit everybody, because of the additives. Also check that your cereal isn't full of sugar. The bread and cereal may be gluten free but they're not likely to help you lose weight.

Better to stick with naturally gluten free foods, as much as you can: protein, veg, fruit etc.

[erdfreak]

I agree with Penel, supermarket free from products are full of sugars, syrups, fillers and all sorts of rubbish. I steer well clear. As for losing weight, a few years ago my doctor told me the best way to lose weight is just to cut out bread and potatoes from your diet. This last year I have been on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, just eliminating processed sugars and high starch carbohydrates mainly, and I have lost 2 stone and 4 inches off my waist. Also, this is while eating as much healthy food as I want, no skimping. The diet is a bit extreme if you don't need it all (I do, was absolutely dreadful before it, and much better health on it), however, my wife is doing part of the diet, avoiding the starchy carbohydrates (potatoes, sweet potatoes etc.) as I do most of the cooking :), and keeping away from processed sugars, and she has lost some weight and is now much slimmer. I am a firm believer that if we eat healthily, and avoid the processed foods that line supermarket shelves, we will generally be much healthier and slimmer. Good luck, and I hope you find what works for you.

[pet-lamb]

Thank you all for your reply and help I do tend to cook at home and try to avoid readymade stuff.I've learned not to buy too much from the free from shelves and I hardly ever eat things like biscuits cakes pizza I've found a bakery that does nice gluten wheat free bread.I feel I need bread and potatoes I feel better when eating them something to do with the thyroid disease ?but except for porridge gluten free I don't eat cereal .

[Penel in reply to pet-lamb]

If you find you need some carbs, perhaps try some high fibre ones. This link has a good list.

authoritynutrition.com/12-h...

[pet-lamb in reply to Penel]

Thanks penel,I read it and it turns out I eat most of these.

[LizzieJ]

I am a Diamond member (been at target for more than a year). Because SW is flexible it accommodates gluten free well. There is a question about food intolerance when you initially register to use the web-site, and the food diary lists all the gluten free B choices. I also limit my dairy intake and SW gives other A choices which are not milk based. Ask your SW consultant, or search the SW web-site for information. All the best - SW works because it is a healthy eating plan, not a diet, and teaches you about good choices.

[pet-lamb in reply to LizzieJ]

Thanks lizzie