Sunday, 27 February 2011

Why you should consider a gluten free diet

By Paul King


When people typically think of a gluten free diet that may be quick to assume that only vegans or vegetarians have chosen a gluten free diet as a life choice but what they may not realize is the fact that by making the decision to actively seek this diet they will be helping themselves in the long run.

People who suffer from digestive disorders are often times placed on a gluten free diet by their physicians. By choosing the diet you can also help with brain fog, loss of balance and a variety of other disorders that are neurological.

The studies done by the University of Chicago Celiac Disease Program have discovered that if more people adopted the gluten free way of life and avoided foods all together then they would be able to avoid digestive problems and celiac disease. Therefore, they are stating that one out of every 133 adults in the U.S. suffers from celiac disease and the digestive problems that follow by simply eating foods containing gluten.

Adopting a gluten free diet may also help those suffering from cognitive problems, seizures, loss of balance and Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. The studies conducted also found that those suffering from these medical conditions may have gluten sensitivity due to infections, their liver function and also genetics.

Foods to avoid while taking part of this diet include wheat, oats, rye, barely, and spelt. Food products that contain these ingredients are to be avoided especially those suffering from celiac disease. Other foods and even beverages to be avoided are beer, pasta, grains and cereal.

To avoid sounding like a long list of foods to avoid you can have soy, bean flour and rice. This is an easier diet to follow than you may think due to the fact that you are able to substitute products containing gluten with organic and natural foods. Even farmers are becoming aware of gluten in their crops and are making efforts to reduce the amount of gluten if possible.

They are not the other ones with a raised awareness as other companies are also planning how they will be able to market products so that not only taste but quality are being improved in gluten free products.




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