The Dr. Oz Show
Airdate: September 27, 2012
Dr. Oz: Is Gluten Secretly Destroying
Your Health?
- Hidden health dangers of gluten
- At-home test to determine gluten sensitivity
- Dr. Oz shares the best way to go gluten-free
- Brandi Evans shares her healthy no-bake recipes
- Best health apps for your smartphone
- Tiffany Rothe shares her online workout routines
Can going gluten-free resolve your
health concerns? Dr. Oz has a simple self test to determine if you
are sensitive to gluten and will show how to go gluten-free the best
way.
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Dr. Oz: Is Gluten Secretly
Destroying Your Health?
On
grocery shelves are over 45,000 products labeled gluten-free. Last
year alone, American's spent more than $6 Billion on gluten-free
products. Dr. Oz asks, is this a marketing game being played with
consumers or is there really a connection between gluten consumption
and health?
Chronic
health concerns are being blamed more and more on gluten in the diet.
Chronic upset stomach, joint pain, migraines and brain fog have all
been linked to a gluten sensitivity.
Dr.
Oz: What is gluten?
Gluten
is a natural protein found in the grains wheat, rye, and barley.
Gluten gives loaves of bread their bounce, it gives pizza dough it's
stretchiness, and it gives that creamy thickening we like in our
sauces. Gluten can also be found in products like beer, salad
dressing, and granola bars.
Dr.
Neal Barnard, MD, nutrition researcher, [founder and president
of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and
author of 21-Day
Weight Loss Kickstart] says
gluten issues are a huge health concern. Gluten has been blamed, Dr.
Barnard said, for over 50 different health conditions. When gluten is
removed from the diet from those who are sensitive often chronic
issues go away completely.
Are
gluten issues become more widespread due to greater awareness or as a
population are we becoming more sensitive? Dr. Barnard said there is
in fact a major increase in sensitivity across the population. More
than 25,000 hybrid varieties of gluten are found in everyday
products.
People
used to make bread at home allowing for a long leavening process that
breaks down much of the gluten in the bread but today most bread is
made quicker in factories and we buy it from grocery stores shelves.
Gluten
sensitivities can be developed and triggered in any person at any
time typically due to greater exposure to gluten containing products.
The body recognizes gluten as a foreign invader, explained Dr.
Barnard, and the body responds by attacking the invader but the
attack is overblown causing a breakdown of tissues in the body.
Dr. Oz
demonstrated how gluten reacts in the body with a large tray of power
[baking powder?] that represented the intestines. To that, he added
drops of a red liquid [vinegar?] representing ingested gluten. The
red liquid bubbled and fizzed. Dr. Oz explained that every time we
eat gluten, a reaction happens in the intestines and as more gluten
is ingested the reaction grows. He poured more and more red liquid
until the tray was just a bubbling red mess.
Dr.
Oz: The Gluten Spectrum
There
are varying levels of gluten sensitivities and gluten responses that
people can experience depending on how strongly their body reacts to
that gluten invader in the intestines.
Dr.
Oz: Celiac Disease
A
blood test can show antibodies present in the body which means the
body cannot tolerate any amount of gluten. When people with Celiac
Disease ingest gluten, extreme to severe damage can be wrecked on the
intestines. One percent of the population is Celiac.
Dr.
Oz: Gluten Sensitive
When
gluten is ingested by someone who is gluten sensitive, the intestines
act up and react to the gluten and people may experience symptoms
such as joint aches and brain fog and as many as 50 different
conditions. Testing for gluten sensitivity will often provide
negative results. The antibodies present in the body are not high
enough to show up in a blood test. However, said Dr. Barnard, gluten
sensitive people are at risk of dying by continuing to ingest gluten
and the reactions experienced by the body.
Dr.
Oz: Gluten Friendly
People
in the gluten friendly category have no reaction to gluten and can
eat gluten without any negative physical reactions.
Celiac and gluten sensitivity occurs in
as many as 1 in 10 adults, said Dr. Oz. Knowing the symptoms and
knowing what to look for can help people narrow down the focus of
their efforts to determine their level of sensitivity to gluten even
when they test negative.
Dr. Oz: At-Home Gluten
Sensitivity Test
Jessica suffered for two decades,
plagued with health issues. One day she would feel bloated then
experiencing constipation and diarrhea the next day. She was
diagnosed with eczema, depression, IBS, and lactose intolerance. Her
doctor(s) prescribed medications yet nothing helped.
A friend told Jessica about the dangers
of gluten. Jessica went cold turkey, cutting out gluten completely.
All of her health concerns went away and she's a different person
than she was before – she's the real Jessica.
Why did she have to struggle when the
solution was so simple? Jessica explained that doctors aren't aware
of the issues that gluten can cause and don't know how to diagnose
sensitivities.
Dr. Barnard said Jessica had the
classic symptoms of digestive issues, brain fog, and with what he
sees commonly in his practice, issues that have plagued patients for
years, decades.
Dr. Oz discussed the symptoms to look
for in helping to determine if your body has an issue with gluten.
Dr. Oz Gluten At-Home Test:
Digestive Symptoms
How
many of the following digestive symptoms do you have?
- Frequent bloating or gas
- Diagnosed with IBS or acid reflux
- Daily diarrhea or chronic constipation
Dr. Oz Gluten At-Home Test:
Neurologic & Skeletal Symptoms
How
many neurological and skeletal symptoms do you experience?
- Migraine or headaches
- Joint pains or aches
- Brain fog
Dr. Oz Gluten At-Home Test:
Hormonal & Immune Symptoms
How
many hormonal and immune system symptoms do you experience?
- Depression or anxiety
- Ongoing fatigue
- Chronic eczema or acne
Dr. Oz explained that if you experience
more than four symptoms then you may be gluten sensitive. People who
experience fewer than four symptoms, you may have a slight
sensitivity. One in 10 people have a sensitivity to gluten and Dr. Oz
said that may be an underestimated.
Dr. Oz: Best Way To Go
Gluten-Free
Dr. Neal Barnard shares how to go
gluten-free. If only one symptom was found at-home sensitivity test,
Dr. Barnard says removing some or all gluten from the diet may
provide some benefits. He recommends seeing a doctor to get tested
for gluten antibodies but the best way to test for gluten sensitivity
is to eliminate gluten from the diet for a short time.
Going gluten-free requires eliminating
all gluten from the diet. Avoid wheat, rye, and barley which can be
found in many products. Single ingredient foods are the best bet when
going gluten-free. Produce, meat, fish, dairy, lentils, nuts, rice,
corn, and hot chocolate too can all still be enjoyed on a gluten-free
diet. [Check the label though, there could be gluten in any product.
Look for wheat, rye, and barley on the label and know that if the
label says “flour” the product will contain gluten.]
Dr. Barnard explained that marketing is
a big part of gluten-free and that many products have added sugar,
carbohydrates, and often have a higher price. Dr. Oz said he has
major concerns with gluten-free products. If you're not gluten-free,
Dr. Oz said to stay away from gluten-free products and if you have
any level of gluten sensitivities than gluten-free products a are
mediocre way to eat.
If you feel gluten may be at the root
of your health concerns, Dr. Barnard encourages people to talk to
their doctor, ask for a gluten sensitivity blood test, ask to see
gastroenterologist; keep asking questions and using the correct
language until you get answers.
Related Resources
Check out these resources for more information on gluten and going gluten-free:
Dr. Oz: Best Recipe
Website
One of the best kept secrets on the web is a blog with millions of
followers, said Dr. Oz. [How can it be a secret if millions of people
are following the blog? Snarky, I know.] Brandi Evans' blogs about
her no-bake recipes that are healthy, quick, delicious and today,
they are also gluten-free.
Her site is called Bran
Appetit, and it's filled with Ms. Evans recipes that are simple
and easy to follow and she even provides photos of each step in the
process as well as shares her trials and errors she experienced to
create the recipe.
When Ms. Evans married nearly a decade
ago, she says she didn't know how to cook. Self-taught, she found she
loved to cook but didn't have much time as a working mom. She
broadened her skills and began transforming her family's favorite
foods into healthy and quick recipes.
Ingredients
1/4 cup oat bran
2 tbsp oat flour
1 tbsp ground flaxseed
1/2 tsp baking powder
A pinch of salt
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp vanilla
2 tbsp unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup almond milk (any milk will do
if you don’t have almond milk on hand)
1/2 cup fresh strawberries, diced
Mix together the oat bran, oat flour,
flaxseed, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Stir in the vanilla,
applesauce, and almond milk until all the dry ingredients are
incorporated. Gently fold in the diced strawberries. Spray a
microwave safe baking dish or ramekin, and pour batter into dish.
Heat for 1 minute and 30 seconds or until the top is set. Let cool
for 2-3 minutes. Enjoy.
The Numbers:
Brandi
Evans' Strawberry Breakfast Bowl has only 225 calories
with 12g of fat. Dr. Oz said that 12g fat may sound like a lot but
the fat in this dish is from healthy sources, almond milk and flax
seeds, that your body wants. Dr. Oz says he's good with this type of
fat.
Dr. Oz: Brandi
Evans' No-Rice Risotto
Dr. Oz described this dish as “worth
having”.
Ingredients
1 cup gluten-free quick-cook oats
2 cups broth (low sodium vegetable or
chicken)
11/2 cup frozen peas
1 tbsp fresh rosemary
2 tbsp reduced-fat cream cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
Optional: pre-cooked chicken strips
Microwave oats and broth for 2 minutes.
Stir in peas, cream cheese, salt and pepper. Microwave for another 2
minutes. Add rosemary and optional pre-cooked chicken or protein.
Serve warm.
The Numbers:
Brandi
Evans' No-Rice Risotto has only 280 calories per serving with
5.5g of fat and can be used as a main course.
Makes 8 cups
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2/3 cup reduced-fat cream cheese,
softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 tsp fresh orange zest
Pour one and a half cups of the
chocolate chips into a glass bowl and melt in the microwave for 2
minutes, stopping to stir every 30 seconds, until the chocolate is
smooth and completely melted. Stir in the last hafl-cup of the
chocolate chips and mix together until all the chocolate is smooth
and glossy.
Drop a spoonful of the melted chocolate
into 8 cupcake liners. Use a spoon to spread the chocolate into an
even layer and bring the chocolate up the sides of the liners to help
keep the filling in the cup.
Put the chocolate cups in the fridge
while you mix the filling. In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese
with a 1/4 cup of the powdered sugar. Taste. If you want it a little
sweeter, add some more powdered sugar and mix until there are no more
lumps. Mix the Greek yogurt and orange zest into the cream cheese
mixture. Once the chocolate cups have set, take them out of the
fridge and drop a spoonful of the cream cheese filling into each one.
Spread the filling into an even layer. Place the cups back in the
fridge for about 5 minutes to let the cheesecake filling firm up a
little bit. Take the cups back out, stir the rest of your melted
chocolate (reheat for a few seconds if you need to), and drizzle the
melted chocolate over the top of the cheesecake filling. Gently
spread the chocolate over the filling, then put the cups back in the
fridge for 5-10 minutes until the chocolate has hardened. Remove from
liners and serve.
The Numbers:
Each
cup of Brandi
Evans' Greek Yogurt Cheesecake Cups have 145 calories and 7.5g of
fat.
Dr. Oz: Health Apps For Your
Smartphone
Tech expert Steve Greenberg shares the
best Apps for your smartphone that can change your life. The keys to
success for these apps, said Mr. Greenberg, is that they are all
useful for consumers and have been been embraced by the medical
community.
Dr. Oz Healthy Phone Apps: Instant
Heart Rate
This app allows users can have their
heart rate calculated simply by holding their finger up to the camera
viewer on their phone. Dr. Oz's heart rate was 54. He explained that
a resting heart rate above 90 is a warning and could be caused by
stress. Ideally, he said, a resting heart rate should be more toward
80 and 70, and with regular exercise it's possible to get the heart
rate down below the 70s.
Cost for Instant Heart Rate: Free
Dr. Oz Healthy Phone Apps: Map
Your Walk
Map
Your Walk combines GPS and a pedometer to monitor how far
and how fast you've walked and calories burned. It also provides an
alert if you haven't walked enough. Dr. Oz said he loves this App and
as it takes out the guess work for this healthy activity. Mr.
Greenberg says you can get competitive with yourself by wanting to do
better each time.
Cost for Map
Your Walk: Free
Dr. Oz Healthy Phone Apps: Mole
Detective
The Mole Detective App provides a body
chart for users to click indicating the location of moles, then
taking a picture of the mole allows the app to analyze the mole to
determine cancer risk. Mole
Detective also sets
up regular reminders to check moles to monitor changes.
Cost for Mole
Detective: $4.99
Dr. Oz Healthy Phone Apps: Epocrates
Rx
Everyone taking prescription
medications should have this app on their smartphone. Epocrates
Rx is the number one drug-related mobile app that doctors
have on their phone. Yes Dr. Oz said he has it on his phone.
Epocrates
Rx can help to decipher potential interactions between
over-the-counter medications and pharmaceuticals. Enter the
prescriptions you're taking into the app then you can check for
possible interactions with another prescriptions or OTC's. Something
as simple as ibuprofen taken while on blood pressure medications can
cause liver damage and other serious interactions.
Cost for Epocrates
Rx: Free
Dr. Oz: Best Online Workout
With 25 million hits, she's taken
YouTube by storm with her online workouts. Tiffany
Rothe is transforming bodies all over American and Dr. Oz just
had to meet her. Click
here to visit Tiffany Rothe's YouTube channel.
How did you get so popular on YouTube?
Ms. Rothe said two years ago she didn't use the internet much but she
realized she had a good thing going with her workouts and wanted to
share them with the world. She said her followers get good results
with her workout and they feel good too.
Ms. Rothe is pregnant with her first
child and says her workouts are great for every person and every
size.
Ms. Rothe did a mini workout with Dr.
Oz and the audience but you can't get this workout on Dr. Oz's
website, Ms. Rothe is selling the workout she demonstrated on The Dr.
Oz Show for $9.99 on her website. Click
here to visit Tiffany Rothe's website. Ms. Rothe also sells
memberships to several online workout programs through her site.
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