Gluten Free Living

Gluten Free Living

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What is Gluten?

Gluten is a protein. It is the nitrogenous part of cereals such as wheat, oats, barley and rye. According to the latest Issue of JAMA Internal Medicine published on November 1, 2016,
Time Trends in the Prevalence of Celiac Disease and Gluten-Free Diet in the US Population: Results From the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys 2009-2014  the number of Americans with celiac disease in the period 2009-2014  was about 2.7 million. This figure remained relatively stable during this time. According to marketers, there are 40 million gluten-free consumers in the same period who practice Gluten free living.

 

What is gluten free living

Gluten free living means that you can prepare gluten free meals. To make tasty gluten free dishes, you need to have in your kitchen ingredients for gluten free cooking. Also, you have to know what is a substitute for certain ingredients and foods for gluten-free living.

Gluten free products that are used instead of essential basic foodstuffs should supply approximately the same amount of vitamins and minerals as the food they replace. They should be prepared with particular care so they can never accidentally cross-contaminated by materials containing gluten.

Benefits of Gluten Free Living

  1. Eating more fruits and vegetables can lead towards a healthier life. Replacing snack food with fresh food rich in vitamins and minerals can boost your immune system and increase your energy
    2. Gluten free living promotes digestive health and improves cholesterol levels
    3. Promotes Healthy Weight Loss
    4. Reduces risks of diabetes, heart disease, and some kinds of cancer
    5. Decreases in brain fog

Results may vary from people to people.

 

Helpful tips for gluten-free living

On the following link, you can find a lot of helpful tips for gluten free living. There is the list of Massachusetts General hospital of gluten free food and food with gluten that you have to avoid. Also, in this article, you can find a  lot of helpful resources which can help you in your everyday gluten free living.

Prevention

You must learn how to avoid triggers altogether and read food labels. Allergens may be present in the food, but not noticeable. Some labels are inaccurate, and some products contain unlisted ingredients.Ask restaurant servers about possible hidden gluten in the food.

The following manufactured products can contain gluten.  Wheat is used as a processing aid or filter for flavorings and spices in them. Always look for gluten-free on the food labels when buying some of them.

Artificial Cream
Baked beans
Canned meats
Dry roasted nuts
Ketchup
Muesli
Packet  soup
Sausages

Quinoa is a gluten-free cereal. This seed contains all essential amino acids. It Is rich in fiber, protein, magnesium, B-vitamins, vitamin E, calcium, and iron.

 

 

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