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Gluten free diet

north london mum

hi everyone haven't been on here for a while hope everyone is well wanted some advise I've been given a lot of advise recently about gluten free diet for my son who's 3 he has high functioning autism and is non verble a lot of people swear by it I know it's not been proved but I also have reservations about changing things for my boy as I know that changes in ceartain things can lead to massive meltdown or him refusing food I know I can only try to see if this helps i also know that gluten free foods are expensive now money is no object when it comes to my sons needs as it is with all of our kids but I would really appreciate anyone's advise or if you personally have tried it and have noticed a difference or not thanks 

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  • I realised years ago that diet has a massive effect on my health and mood, and avoid gluten as much as I can. 

    Yes gluten free wheat-replacements are more expensive and some have a different texture, but it is probably better not to base your diet on those high-carb food anyhow. The most nutritious foods are naturally gluten-free: veg, fruit, nuts, meat, fish, eggs. 

    Though if your son tests positive for coeliac (as many autistic people are) then you may be able to get some gluten free foods on the NHS.

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  • I realised years ago that diet has a massive effect on my health and mood, and avoid gluten as much as I can. 

    Yes gluten free wheat-replacements are more expensive and some have a different texture, but it is probably better not to base your diet on those high-carb food anyhow. The most nutritious foods are naturally gluten-free: veg, fruit, nuts, meat, fish, eggs. 

    Though if your son tests positive for coeliac (as many autistic people are) then you may be able to get some gluten free foods on the NHS.

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