Gluten-Free, Casein-Free Diet - What You CAN Eat

Too many people focus on what the GFCF diet forbids, and claim it’s too restrictive. The key to success is focusing on what you CAN have, and the list is very long indeed. We won’t list individual foods, because there are so many. Here are categories of foods that are safe to eat.

Any fruits

Any vegetables

Any meat

Eggs

Nuts, seeds

Rice (white, brown, wild, just not pre-flavored)

Foods made from rice - rice cakes, rice wraps, etc.

Any beans or other legumes

Rice bread (toast it first)

Gluten-free mixes for pizza, cookies, cakes, brownies, etc.

Non-dairy milks (rice milk, soy milk, nut milks)

Frozen desserts - Ricecream (milk-free, made from rice), sorbets, etc.

Many people today are finding that the Standard American Diet (SAD) is causing them problems, and many more are experiencing problems but don’t know the cause. Health problems that could result from (or be worsened by) the SAD include

•diabetes, insulin resistance, pancreatitis and poly-cystic ovary syndrome

•heart and circulatory diseases

•cancer

•The Big Four: ADHD, Autism, Allergies and Asthma

•developmental disorders

•IBS, Crohn’s disease and other bowel disorders

•fibromyalgia

•arthritis and other joint problems

•migraines and other headaches

•weight gain (or inability to lose)

•thyroid problems

•fatigue, irritability, energy fluctuations

•mood disorders, schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder and other mental illnesses.

Each year, millions of people discover that they have identifiable food allergies and sensitivities, and millions more suffer without knowing that their food may be the culprit. Signs of food allergies and sensitivities include a list of more than 250 symptoms. Just a few of these include the problems listed above and dark circles under the eyes, sleep problems, food cravings, mood changes, energy fluctuations, learning, concentration or attention problems, and hyperactivity in children.

If you or someone you love has any of these problems, consult your doctor, and consider trying a special diet. Two of the common special diets are listed here: Carbohydrate controlled (for diabetes, insulin resistance, and other problems) and Gluten-Free, Casein-Free (for autism, ADHD, IBS, and the rest of the problems listed above). Nothing on this site or in any of our products is construed to be medical advice, and although we share our experience with special diets and products, no claims are made as to the efficacy or suitability of anything listed for treating, curing, or preventing any disease. We are not medical doctors. You should consult your practitioner before starting any diet or exercise program.

Carohydrate Controlled Diet for Diabetes

Carbohydrates are counted in units of 16 grams (we use 15 to make it easier to count). Carbohydrate contents are found on nutrition labels. Keep in mind that the carbohydrate grams listed are per serving - so check serving sizes. Bagged fruit has nutrition labels, as do bags of frozen vegetables.

Not all carbohydrates are created equal.. Complex carbs, and carbs from fiber-containing foods are better choices. They don’t affect blood sugar levels as much as refined foods such as donuts or other packaged foods.

Dieticians at the International Diabetes Center explained to us that they recommend two or three snacks and three meals a day. The number of units recommended for each patient will depend on the patient and the patient’s weight, desire to lose weight, insulin or other medication dose, and level of insulin resistance. For my wife, they recommended the following: each snack should contain one carbohydrate unit; breakfast should contain two units, lunch should contain three units and dinner should include three or four units. Keep in mind that the number of units recommended will vary by patient, and you should consult your doctor before making any changes to your diet, medications, or exercise regimen.