Gluten-Free Diet Not Intended for Weight Loss

Check out this article that breaks down how people should use the gluten-free diet and how it should not be confused with a "weight loss" diet.

Many people with celiac disease do end up losing weight after going on a gluten-free diet because they are no longer able to eat many of the carbohydrates and fatty processed foods (i.e. pizza, cake, cookies, and beer) that are attributed to weight gain.  However with all of the gluten-free possibilities and substitutions on the market today it is important to read labels and eat whole fresh foods if you want to lose weight on a gluten-free diet.

Read more: http://thechart.blogs.cnn.com/2011/06/24/how-do-i-lose-weight-on-a-gluten-free-diet/