Understanding what Gluten Free Means
Understanding what Gluten Free Means
Gluten-Free diets
have continued to gain popularity, particularly through the
recent rise of people turning to positive lifestyles with
increased understanding of the need for healthy food
options. Whether you are considering Gluten-free options for
specific health reasons, an overall more favourable health
regime or are just curious as to how it could help you out -
it is important to understand what it all means.
Gluten, a protein found in certain grains (wheat,
rye, barley and their hybrids) as well as in some
confectionery and certain beauty products. It is the
ingredient commonly used to give dough its elasticity. The
protein is often linked to tiredness and a decrease in
strong brain activity. For many people, it also affects
their immune system negatively, resulting in damage to the
intestines. This is known as celiac disease and is one of
the main reasons why people turn to gluten free diets.
However, many more people also find the benefits in removing
Gluten from their daily lives. Some of these benefits
include ensuring a fully receptive digestive system, a
decrease in cholesterol levels, weight-loss and a more
energetic, productive lifestyle.
Fortunately, there
are many Gluten Free options out there and so in turning to
alternative products, we can quite easily continue to eat
pizza, bread, pasta, deserts and other typically Gluten
based products. Grains such as corn, rice, quinoa and many
others do not contain gluten, so it is important to note
that a gluten-free diet, is not necessarily a grain-free
diet.
So, with all of this in mind and a better
understanding of what Gluten Free means, why not give it a
go? There are so many alternative options that do not
contain gluten and so making the switch is now easier than
ever! You just may find that you feel healthier, more
energized and ready for whatever life throws at you!
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