Understand the Relationship Between Gluten and Weight Loss

The expert clarifies that it is advisable to eliminate gluten from the diet if people have an intolerance to the protein, i.e. patients suffering from celiac disease.

Dr. Luis Felipe Paschoali (CRM-SP 146.002 and RQE 114.836) emphasizes that gluten is not an enemy of weight loss, since the protein is present in several everyday foods, such as barley, rye, oats and wheat. Famous people such as the presenter Rodrigo Faro and the actress Gwyneth Paltrow have publicly stated that they have eliminated gluten from their diet, despite not having any health problems related to the consumption of the protein.

The doctor reminds, however, that a gluten-free diet for people who do not have an intolerance to the component becomes a diet with less variety of foods. “Since it is a source of iron, B vitamins and other nutrients, the gluten-free diet can contribute to a possible nutritional insufficiency or even a deficiency. Some foods sold gluten-free on the market are highly processed and may contain more sugar and fat than recommended, which could cause more harm than good,” he emphasizes. Paschoali adds that if an individual wants to lose weight, they must achieve a caloric deficit through diet and physical activity.

Gluten and weight loss

According to the doctor, gluten is present in different types of foods, such as bread, pasta, biscuits, beer, processed and industrialized products. He explains that whether or not a person has celiac disease and stops eating foods containing gluten, one of the consequences could be weight loss if there is a caloric deficit. However, if there is excessive consumption of gluten-free foods, such as rice or potatoes, and this deficit is not reached, the individual can gain weight in the same way. “What makes you lose weight is not eliminating gluten-free foods, but the caloric deficit,” he emphasizes.

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According to Paschoali, gluten-free diets can be just as nutritious as protein-rich diets. Remember that despite the narrowing of the range of foods a person can consume, there are others that make up for the nutritional deficiency. However, Paschoali emphasizes that the individual must meet their macronutrient and micronutrient needs by eliminating foods that contain gluten. “This should always be done under the supervision of a doctor or nutritionist, as additional nutritional supplementation may be necessary,” he warns.

Source: Terra

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