Are you carbohydrate sensitive?

I know I am!  I never really knew what the word "carbohydrate sensitive" meant until I changed my lifestyle to Veganism.  

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Carbohydrate sensitivity refers to the response one has when eating certain types of carbohydrates.  This is very easy to understand, and it happens to more people than you think.  Basically, it's when your body is unable to use the carbohydrates or break them down effectively, thus storing them as fat and not as fuel or energy.  

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Someone once asked this question below:

Did you ever think you might be carbohydrate sensitive?​        

I looked at him and said, " What the heck does that mean?  He explained it to me for a few minutes.  Later that day, I went home and researched it until I was blue in the face.  Sure enough, after doing some research, everything was making sense.  Shortly after I turned Vegan, that's when I decided to cut out most of my carbohydrates, except those that are in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and beans, and other items.  After doing this for a couple of weeks, I couldn't believe the results; they were amazing!  I felt so good on the inside as well as on the outside.

 

My sensitivity to carbohydrates begins after I eat about 20 grams of carbs. This is called...listening to your body very closely!  This is a trial-and-error eating pattern, and you will find your sensitivity number in due time.  Keep track of how many carbs you consume and what type.

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Knowing my carbohydrate sensitivity number makes it easier for me to swap out vegetables for homemade breads.  This takes a little time to master.  It's not going to happen overnight, so be patient and write down all carbs you eat. This way, you can keep a log and recognize which foods bloat you up, and which ones don't.

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I get this question asked to me quite often:

Should I only eat gluten-free foods?

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My response to the questions above is simple > I turn the tables on them and ask them the questions below.

* What happens when you eat wheat, barley, rye and foods that contain gluten?

* Do you feel constipated?

* Do you feel stuffed up?

* Do you feel bloated?

* Do you have diarrhea?

* Do you feel irritable and depressed?

* Do you feel pain or inflammation in the small intestine / abdominal areas?

* Are you fatigued?

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After asking people the questions above, they have already answered their own question.

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In my opinion, I would only eat gluten-free foods if I:

* Was diagnosed with Celiacs disease

* Had Immune response, after eating wheat, barley, rye and certain proteins

* Had Inflammation, bloating, diarrhea on a regular basis

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NOTE: You need to consume what works for yourself. You need to research, speak with your physician, NP, nutritionist, or whoever else oversees your daily food consumption. I do not treat, diagnose, or cure any ailments. I do what works for my body only.

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If you have NO issues above:

I see no reason to eat gluten-free foods, other than they might taste better than some of the items on the market, and for health reasons.  Everyone has their likes and dislikes, so if eating gluten-free foods prevents most of the above points or makes you feel better...then have at it.  Everything is good with moderation. Too much of one thing is not good, and that goes for Vegan chocolate, oranges, and more.

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​You don't have to have Celiac Disease to go the gluten-free route:

In order to pinpoint a particular food that triggers an immune response, you need to eat the same food daily for a period of time.  This way, you can narrow it down once you eliminate it from your lifestyle. Do what works for you. Everything above has worked for me, and this is my experience that I am sharing with you, for information purposes only. 

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Remember: The best indicator of pain, and your body's response, is yourself~!



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