About Low Carb Diets: Gluten, Boredom, and More

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Low Carb Diets Low Carb Diets Getting Started Health and Nutrition Recipes From Laura Dolson, your Guide to Low Carb Diets  Though some still insist on calling it a "fad", it's clear that many people do better without gluten.  Personally, my health improved dramatically when I got rid of gluten in my diet.  I think it's important for low-carbers to be aware of, because it's possible that some of the benefits you are getting from your diet change come from a reduction in gluten.  Also, a common myth about low-carb eating i sthat it has to be boring - some even claim that's why it works!  You'll never stick to a boring food plan in the long run -- so make sure yours isn't!  Have a great week - Laura Is Gluten a Problem for You?  A lot of people are going gluten-free these days. What is gluten, anyway? Should you avoid it? I found out almost 20 years ago that I am sensitive to gluten. Interestingly, it's turning out that there are a few different types of sensitivity to gluten, and it may affect many more people than was previously thought. My buddy Jane Anderson, the About.com Guide to Celiac Disease, has a series of articles about gluten sensitivity, and also gluten and weight loss. They are definitely worth checking out, and I recommend her whole site. A Low-Carb Grocery List  Let's stroll through the supermarket aisle by aisle and talk about what to put in our baskets (and what to leave on the shelf!) Search Related Topics:  low carb food lists  low carb pantry  How to Avoid Low-Carb Boredom A common complaint about low-carb eating (or any healthy eating, for that matter) is "it's boring".  Getting into the rut of eating the same thing day after day may work for a few people, but most of us need variety, and its healthier, too! Search Related Topics:  low carb living  low carb tips  Low-Carb is Safe and Effective  A group of scientists looked at all the main diet comparison studies that had a low-carb group and concluded that low-carb is a safe and effective way to eat. Related Searches Low Carb Diets A Gluten Free Diet Gluten Intolerance Gluten Symptoms Gluten Sensitivity Featured Articles Low-Carb 101 Low-Carb Cooking Videos How to Find a Healthy Salad Dressing How to Overcome Fat Phobia What is a Ketogenic Diet? All Laura's Low-Carb Recipes   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! This newsletter is written by: Laura Dolson Low Carb Diets Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Low Carb Diets newsletter. If you wish to change your email address, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads How to Cut Carbs 6 Steps for the Beginner Top 10 Low Carb Mistakes Low-Carb Food Pyramid How to Get Through the First Week   Follow me on: Advertisement