About Melissa Anderson Expertise I have a Bachelor`s degree in biochemistry, researched metabolism and endocrinology for four years, and am currently attending medical school. Ask me anything and everything relating to Atkins and other low-carb diet plans!
Experience I've been on Atkins since 2001 and I'm still going strong!
Education/Credentials Professionally, I have a Bachelor's degree in biochemistry, researched metabolism and endocrinology for four years, and am currently attending medical school.
Question I am a 43 year old white female. I weigh 146 lbs. and am 5' 4". I get moderate exercise. I am two months into a celiac diet and it is working for me. Occasionally,like twice a week, I think I ingest some gluten and the reaction is severe enough to make me more diligent. This time I'm ready to add a new food group and I think the culprit is the chemoprotien. For years I've known I vomit broccoli inside three hours of eating it. Now, a salad with spinach, a corn tostado dressed with lettuce, and a loaf of gluten free bread I made with parsley are all suspect to me now. Is this possible? I had thought it was the fresh greens until the parsley came into the picture.
Answer Diane,
With celiac disease, even a tiny amount of gluten is enough to irritate your stomach and intestines so much that you can have gastrointestinal symptoms for weeks afterwards. For now I'd focus on being absolutely clear from gluten (and of course, something like broccoli that you know you react to!). Only when you're absolutely certain that you're gluten free should you start making accusations against other foods. Don't forget to avoid non-food sources of gluten like Chapstick.
Melissa
