Hi Community!
We received the following question on our Facebook page, can someone help her find out more information around gluten intolerance?
"I am confused about gluten. Have been going gluten free unless the product is organic. Recently, I had seitan at a wonderful vegan restaurant and didn't know what it was. After looking it up, it's "vital wheat gluten". I ate it unknowing and had no reaction. If you eat organic, do you have to avoid gluten? I am gluten intolerant, but do not have celiac disease. Would love some feedback!"
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Kimberly,
So glad you came to the site and I'm happy that Susan shared some further insight on the topic! I personally do not know much about vegan or organic foods, other than the fact that they can be both healthy yet expensive. I was looking up some information on the costs and thought you may find this interesting as well!
http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2011/07/08/organic-vegan-vegetarian-what-...
Would love to hear more questions from you and your clients around diet trends. I'm sure others probably have similar questions!
June 17, 2013 - 9:35amThis Comment
This is my question I posted on FB a few days ago so thank you Shana, for choosing it. There has got to me more people that just me confused! Plus, the more I read and research about what to eat, the more confused I get...and I am a health coach! I get so many questions about the current diet trends and I really want to help my clients sort this out. I have been thinking that organic vegan is the way to go and have been avoiding wheat and gluten altogether. However, this restaurant is known for their organic ingredients and fabulous dishes that make you feel like you are eating the real thing! Like nachos! And lasagne! PIZZA! I thought when I gave up gluten, soy, wheat, dairy, artificial sweeteners, coffee, processed foods, non-organic beef, chicken and farm raised salmon, I was on a good track. Feeling great, however, has a price(?) and I do miss those foods. So, I love treating myself to a gourmet vegan meal at a place that's known for outstanding, inventive, "meat and cheese like" foods. Would love to know some views on this issue so please share!
June 14, 2013 - 1:20pmThis Comment