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July 2007 - wheat and dairy-free? (I)

What would you do if you were told to go on a wheat and dairy-free diet, even if it was just on a temporary basis? The reader who contacted me was keen to find "something solid to eat". In this article I'll be offering five tips on how to approach a wheat-free diet.

• Bread substitutes - Spelt or rye might be good options but remember they both contain gluten so if that's the problem, give them a miss (see below for alternatives). If you have a bit more time you can buy special gluten free flour from specialist shops and make your own bread. A bowl of porridge oats in the morning also makes a change to bread/toast.
• Locate specialist stores - Check the directory for the health food stores around town. They should all have wheat free produce but give them a call beforehand to make sure. Most large department stores also stock foods like wheat-free pasta.
• Gluten-free options - Take your pick from cereals like rice, millet, corn, quinoa, buckwheat and amaranth. Rice and millet are particularly good because they have a cleansing effect on the body
• Drink sufficient water - since this dietary change could well trigger toxins moving out of your cells you want to supply enough water to flush those toxins out. So aim to drink a minimum of between 1 to 2 litres of water a day during this period (see Key 3 of my e-course for more information about this topic).
• Enjoy the change - Though you may feel upset and a bit apprehensive about giving up wheat, your attitude can make the whole experience quite pleasant. When you go on holiday you look forward to the rest that it can provide just because you're having a change of activity, pace and /or scenery. So how about giving your digestive system a well-earned break from its usual stresses and thus have more energy for cleansing out some toxins?

Having a break from wheat, even for a shortish period of time, can help to improve your digestion and the efficiency of other body functions. If you have to/decide to cut out wheat for a while and have further questions, feel free to contact me ( janet@nutrijyoti.com ). In the next issue I'll be looking at options to a dairy-free diet and the associated benefits.

Copyright © 2007 Janet Gomez All rights reserved

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