More and more people are going gluten-free these days to lose weight that don't have Celiac disease or any form of gluten-intolerance. Yes, eating gluten-free can help you shed pounds, but so can reducing caloric intake, increasing physical activity and adding more fruits and vegetables to your diet. A gluten-free diet can be unsuccessful if you rely too heavily on processed foods or substitute foods like cookies, breads, cakes and pastas. Most gluten-free items are higher in fat, calories and carbs than their gluten-containing friends.
Oreo has 30 less calories than the Glutino Sandwich cookie, 2g less fat, 3 grams less carbohydrate and even has protein in it. It is not a huge difference, but if you are counting calories and think just because something is gluten-free it is better for you this may be an inaccurate perception.
While the nutritional value doesn't seem to be that different one other factor needs to be taken into consideration- size of the slice. Arnold's slices are close to double the size of an Udi's slice.
While not all gluten-free foods are worse than gluten-containing foods it is important to read labels and know what you are eating whether you are gluten-free to lose weight or you have Celiac disease, gluten-intolerance or gluten-sensitivities.
What other gluten-free foods have you found that are worse for you than gluten-containing foods?
Don't forget the GF beer! There is no 'lite' GF beer yet =/ and ciders are packed with sugar and calories.