organic wheat flour

[Yankiwi]

My husband went on a total gluten free diet a few years ago but he is not celiac. Recently two professional chefs told him they think a lot of people with gluten allergies really have allergies to the nearly hundred different chemicals used in growing and processing flour. Both suggested challenging with organic flour so we made a batch of conventional English muffins and he felt fine after eating one on two occasions. Does anyone have an opinion about this experiment?
I appreciate any comments.

[**Jubes**]

Hi yankiwi

For anyone with confirmed/diagnosed Celiacs Disease---any kind of gluten or wheat is a definite no no.

Many people who give up wheat do feel better without doubt. Loads of our store bought breads and cereals are not only made from wheat, but include added gluten or high gluten flours. Also, before being gluten-free, I craved carbs and ate a lot of breads and pasta. Perhaps overload is an issue to anyone with a low tolerance

I think that there could definitely be something in the advice that you were given. So many of our processed foods have added chemicals,bleaches, preservatives and colourings. By using an organice flour and baking from home, you are removing everything artificial from your diet.

Also for wheat/gluten intolerant , Spelt flour can also be a good option.
Off the list again though for anyone with Celiacs

I'm very envious of your husband, who cnow seems to be able to enjoy eating wheat again. I would suggest that you limit the wheat eaten.......to see perhaps where his tolerance level is. My allergy doctor did tests on a food elimination diet over a three day period