(Newswire.net — May 11, 2013) San Diego, CA — Natalie Jill warns people that while on a gluten free diet, which typically is an extremely healthy nutritional option, to beware of gluten free processed products. “To be on a Gluten Free Diet just to lose weight, will not work if you start substituting gluten containing baked products with processed gluten free baked products,” Natalie Jill explains, “because just the fact that they are labeled gluten free does not mean they are healthy and low in calories.”
According to Natalie Jill gluten free baking products, or already baked products often times actually contain a higher caloric count, and are more fattening that non gluten free baking products or already baked products. “When wheat flour (which is higher in fiber) is replaced with lower fiber flours like corn, potato and rice flours, the sugar and caloric content will increase,” says the highly sought after health and fitness coach.
It is best to purchase whole foods like rice, whole sweet potatoes or yams, and gluten free oatmeal or quinoa. If pancakes, waffles, muffins and other baked goods are a must, don’t assume that the gluten free varieties are a healthier option, always read the ingredients. Instead of purchasing the pre-packaged frozen gluten free foods and baked goods, try making them from scratch and adding higher fiber foods like oatmeal into your recipe. “If there is not enough time to make the food from scratch, use half of a gluten free mix and substitute the other half with oatmeal. Using oatmeal in the mix will lower the glycemic index, which will slow down the absorption into your bloodstream and help to control insulin spikes,” says Natalie Jill.
An all-natural, unprocessed, fresh and wholesome nutritional diet is the healthiest option. Natalie Jill especially encourages those who are gluten intolerant to stick with a gluten free diet, but warns that the key is to pay attention to the ingredients and how the food is prepared, as it is not always the best option. For more information, or to contact Natalie Jill, visit http://www.NatalieJillfFitness.com.