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Should You Go Gluten-Free?
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It's difficult and expensive to replace gluten-containing products with gluten-free products because substitutes generally cost more. A loaf of regular bread might cost $2, but a loaf of gluten-free bread costs upward of $5 and more. Gluten-free products may actually cause consumers to gain weight because of their generally low fiber content and high glycemic index.
Plus, foods like cereals and whole grains contain vitamins and minerals that celiac disease sufferers often lack, like B vitamins, calcium, iron and magnesium, and they must supplement their diets to compensate for this deficiency. At best, the diet is a good solution for those who have celiac disease or wheat allergies, but for everyone else, good old calorie restriction is the way to go.
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