Comments on: How diet – and spelt – helped changed our son’s life.

By: 50 Women Game Changers in Food – Sheila Lukins & Julee Rosso – Pasta Puttanesca

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 20:18:59 +0000

[...] source of fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B3, magnesium and protein. Although spelt is not gluten-free, some people who are sensitive to wheat have been able to tolerate spelt. This may be because the gluten in spelt is highly soluble, and breaks down during the cooking and [...]

By: Marina

Marina — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 21:19:35 +0000

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By: Beth George

Beth George — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 13:31:21 +0000

I think that too many people go “gluten free” who do not need to do so. By going gluten free, you eliminate many good carbohydrates and nutrients that come from ancient grains like spelt, kamut, emmer, einkorn. I would recommend having your son tested for celiac or other autoimmune disorder to determine whether he really needs to go gluten free. If he tests negative, you may wish to introduce certain ancient grains and see how he does with them.

By: Jeanette

Jeanette — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:18:11 +0000

I find this fascinating as so many people who are allergic to wheat or intolerant of gluten avoid all grains that are related to wheat. I put my son on an elimination diet, including free of all gluten products, but am now curious if he can tolerate spelt.

By: Machine

Machine — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:13:51 +0000

Hello
I suggest Admin can set up a forum, so that we can talk and communicate.
Nancy