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It's difficult and expensive to replace gluten-containing products with gluten-free products because substitutes generally cost more. A loaf of regular bread might cost $2, but a loaf of gluten-free bread costs upward of $5 and more. Gluten-free products may actually cause consumers to gain weight because of their generally low fiber content and high glycemic index. {relatedarticles}Plus, foods like cereals and whole grains contain vitamins and minerals that celiac disease sufferers often lack, like B vitamins, calcium, iron and magnesium, and they must supplement their diets to compensate for this deficiency. At best, the diet is a good solution for those who have celiac disease or wheat allergies, but for everyone else, good old calorie restriction is the way to go. - << Prev
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