Lupus is an autoimmune condition and gluten/gliadin free diets have been clinically shown to help patients with autoimmune conditions.
Since every patient is different, there is no guarantee that a gluten free diet will make a positive impact, however, if the diet is properly followed for a one month trial (making sure to include all essential components such as healthy fats, protein, etc. while completely avoiding gluten), there is a good chance that the patient will notice positive changes in their symptoms.
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Gluten isn't necessarily a "fad diet", however there are diets staying away from gluten. People on the diet claim to have health benefits by avoiding gluten.
People with celiac disease or any other type of wheat allergy should not include gluten in their diet. Those with celiac disease cannot digest gluten which could lead to many health problems.
Tapioca starch does not contain gliadins, therefore it is safe for people who are on a gluten free diet. It will not make your lupus flare.
I have Celiac Disease and because of that I have to stay on a gluten-free diet. Gluten grows on the wheat plant so I have also told people that I am allergic to wheat products. A gluten-free diet is also a wheat-free diet. But gluten is also in rye, oats and barley.
One has the ability to cheat, but considering that most people who pursue such a diet have gluten sensitivity, it is not advisable. To do so, simply consume gluten.
No! Kamut contains gluten.
Lupus patients should eat a diet high in plant foods and very low in animal fat. Lupus patients have a 50% greater chance of having a heart attack or stroke. Outside of a healthy, balanced diet, there are no special food considerations in lupus.
For gluten free diet recipes and tips, go to www.glutenfreedietfoods.com. They offer recipes as well as advice and on which foods you should avoid if you cannot have gluten.
No, eating a gluten free diet is not enough to be considered paleo. People on the paleo diet eliminate all processed foods.
No gluten
A gluten-free diet is a diet that excludes foods containing gluten. Gluten is a protein found in wheat (including kamut and spelt), barley, rye, malts, and triticale.
The distillation process is supposed to remove all gluten, but some people who are highly sensitive may still have a reaction. But distilled liquids that originate from wheat, rye and barley should be safe for most on a gluten free diet.