Brown says that if a person goes on a gluten-free
diet, giving up all pasta, packaged foods,
cereal, desserts, bread and thickening agents such as gravy, and opts instead to consume more fruits, vegetables, lean meats, fish and low-fat dairy products, then, yes, weight loss could result.
But she points out that if someone just substitutes gluten-free versions of typical gluten-heavy foods (such as waffles, cereal, dessert mixes or baked goods), long-term weight loss is unlikely.