How To Gain Weight On A Gluten-Free Diet?
It is very individual to determine what particular foods affect you the most. It could be that you have a food allergy and need to go on an elimination diet to see which specific food causes your body harm.
If this isn’t the case, it is still possible that certain ingredients in gluten-free foods don’t sit well with your stomach or with your system. You may feel better if you avoid grains altogether and focus on eating only vegetables, meats, and healthy fats whenever you have a meal.
In time, however, many people diagnosed as being gluten intolerant will begin developing sensitivities to other common ingredients found in their regular diet that are also not permitted by the gluten-eating plan – even vegetables!
High-calorie gluten and dairy-free foods:
Caramelized Onion Balsamic Glazed Tempeh
INGREDIENTS:
Four 8-ounce packages tempeh, any variety (we used Wildwood Organic Flax & Soy)
1⁄2 cup balsamic vinegar one large sweet onion, cut into very thin half-moons Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper three tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided four teaspoons Dijon mustard, dividsplitteaspoons maple syrup or honey, divided 4 cups loosely packed baby spinach 2 cups sliced cremini mushrooms one tablespoon butter or Earth Balance buttery spread (optional) Bread of choice for serving (we used fresh ciabatta rolls from the bakery at Whole Foods Market Cherry Creek) PREPARATION
1. Slice the tempeh in half horizontally to make four thinner cutlets, then slice each cutlet into thirds lengthwise to make 12 light cutlets total (you should end up with 48 thin triangles).
2. Whisk balsamic vinegar and 1⁄2 cup water in a small bowl; set aside.
3. Heat oil in a massive skillet over medium heat until shimmering; working in batches if necessary, arrange tempeh pieces in a single layer in pan and cook, turning once, until golden brown on both sides, about 8 minutes per batch. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil.
4.. While tempeh is cooking, combine two tablespoons vinegar mixture, caramelized onions, one teaspoon salt, and 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together two tablespoons vinegar mixture, two teaspoons of mustard, and maple syrup; set aside.
5. Return skillet to medium heat and add spinach, mushrooms, remaining one tablespoon olive oil, and butter (if using). Season with salt and pepper; cook until spinach is wilted and mushrooms are browned around edges, 4 minutes. Stir in two-thirds of caramelized onion mixture until well combined; remove from heat.
6. Arrange bread on a large platter; top each half of bread with one-third of spinach mixture followed by 12 tempeh triangles. Spoon sauce over each portion of tempeh triangles; divide remaining caramelized onions among pieces and serve.
Gluten intolerance and weight gain in adults?
Gluten is a substance found in wheat, barley, and rye. Gluten causes health problems for those with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, adding more gluten to your diet may help you lose weight.
All carbohydrates have four calories per gram, but some carbohydrates may burn more calories during the digestion process than others do. Foods with complex carbs take longer for your body to digest and absorb, so they cause a slower rise in blood sugar levels.
This helps you feel full longer after eating meals with complex carbs and slows down digestion if you eat them before or after exercise, slowing down how fast food moves through your digestive system.