You have to watch your carbohydrate intake and many gluten-free products are very high in carbs .and if you simply replace your favorite cookies, cakes, breads and pastas with gluten free alternatives you aren’t really saving any calories or carbs. In fact, some of these replacements may even be higher in calories,fat and carbs than what you were eating earlier! After all, gluten free products are typically marketed to those with celiac disease, (who have gluten intolerance) and are not being marketed as a weight loss or low cholesterol low fat food.

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Heart disease is currently the #1 leading cause of death for both men and women. Sometimes after the celiac patient has healed their intestines, they have been consuming many gluten-free products that are easy on their gut, but still loaded with excessive calories, fat, salt and sugar. This can contribute to a weight gain and additional risk factors like high cholesterol and blood pressure that ultimately lead to heart disease.