Gluten Free And Healthy

Answer 1

Gluten free diets are not a new plan designed to help speed weight loss, but a diet to promote health to those suffering from a gluten problem. A person who has a physical reaction to gluten, a protein found in wheat barley, oats and rye is said to be gluten intolerant or gluten sensitive. This protein causes inflammation and damage in the small intestine and requires the person with intolerance to it to refrain from eating any of these grains.

It is amazing to discover how big of a part wheat plays in our consumption of food. It is found in places one would not expect and the person on a gluten free diet must carefully read all food labels to make sure they are not unknowingly consuming gluten. It takes a lot of education about foods by label reading to successfully stick to this kind of diet.

The growing awareness of gluten intolerance has resulted in more and more gluten free products being introduced in mainstream grocery stores. Some restaurants are even beginning to carry gluten free items like Pizza and pasta. It is now possible to have breads, pies, and cookies that are gluten free and delicious. Many things we eat naturally have no gluten like fresh fruits and vegetables and unprocessed meats and fish. So a gluten free diet can be a very healthy diet when eating things as close to their natural state as possible.

When living without gluten a different style of eating has to be developed. It is necessary to evaluate all food you don't prepare yourself to discover if there is potential for gluten to be present. A picnic with family or a dinner out at a restaurant will require being vigilant and asking questions about how something was prepared, and what ingredients it contains. The person on a gluten free diet will need to follow this diet indefinitely but the improved health it brings makes it a worthwhile process.