When boys are hurt, we tell them to ‘rub some dirt on it’ and get back in the game. So it comes as no surprise that men have a tough time admitting weakness, especially to something as innocuous as a slice of bread. Perhaps this explains why celiac disease is considered a women’s issue, when in reality the male-to-female ratio is closer to 1:1.
Today the Gluten Free RN discusses the large numbers of men in the US who go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, sharing several anecdotes of patients whose symptoms resolved on a gluten-free diet. She covers the particular social challenges for men with celiac disease, the laundry list of symptoms men may encounter, and the specifics of nutrition she recommends for gluten-sensitive patients.
Through it may be difficult to give up pizza and beer with the guys, it is worth the effort to go from sick and struggling to happy and healthy. Listen in and learn how to make going gluten-free simple and easy, even for men with limited culinary skills. Add bacon fat to your greens AND regain your abs with advice from the Gluten Free RN!
What’s Discussed:The myth that men are less likely to suffer from celiac disease
The addictive nature of gluten
Case study of man diagnosed with pancreatitis
Common symptoms of celiac disease in men
Why men with osteoporosis and anemia together should assume they have celiac disease
Nadine’s patient with a climbing PSA (lab indicator of prostate cancer)
How Nadine’s doctor had a change of heart around celiac disease
The lack of celiac understanding exhibited by healthcare practitioners in the US
Doug’s story
How gluten causes excessive gas, explosive diarrhea and constipation
Nadine’s advice around nutrition for gluten sensitive patients
The benefits of bacon
Why men may be more resistant to diet change
Nadine’s advice for men on eating fresh, gluten-free food
Why subsidized ingredients are found in countless products
The social challenges for men with celiac disease
How switching from vegan or vegetarian to Paleo has affected Nadine’s male patients
The Whole 30: The 30-Day Guide to Total Health and Food Freedom by Melissa and Dallas Hartwig
Connect with Nadine:Contact via Email
‘Your Skin on Gluten’ on YouTube
Melodies of the Danube Gluten-Free Cruise with Nadine
Books by Nadine:Dough Nation: A Nurse's Memoir of Celiac Disease from Missed Diagnosis to Food and Health Activism
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