Gluten Intolerance
Contrary to popular belief a gluten free diet is not another ‘quick weight loss’ diet. In fact, a Gluten free diet is especially for those who are Gluten Intolerant, suffer from a celiac disease and most importantly have been tested and diagnosed with the same. Being gluten intolerant does not always mean you have celiac disease and even if you suffer from gluten sensitivity, a gluten free diet can benefit you.
A gluten free diet is abstaining from all food products that contain gluten. The most common sources of gluten include wheat, barley, rye and food products made from or using these grains. Thus a gluten free diet first includes reading the labels and ensuring that the food you contain does not contain any of the grains that are rich in gluten or food that are derivatives of these grains.
Gluten Free Alternatives:
Luckily, there are many grains that are naturally gluten free and pose no risk to people who require to follow a gluten free diet. Additionally, these are equally healthy and nourishing for the body. These grains include, but not limited to:
- Brown/White Rice
- Millet
- Almond Meal Flour
- Buckwheat
- Coconut Flour
- Corn/Cornstarch
- Pea Flour
- Potato Flour/Potatoes
- Quinoa
- Soy Flour
The everyday bread, pasta, bagels, pizza, burgers and more, contain gluten and most people don’t even realize the ill effects of these foods on them. The fact is that most people remain unaware of the fact that they suffer from gluten intolerance and often just ignore the signs and symptoms. If left undiagnosed we may continue eating these ‘gluten rich’ foods and continue to put our body under stress.
If you have been suffering from headaches, gastrointestinal problems, joint and muscle pains, chronic fatigue, anxiety, depression or the many other symptoms of celiac disease and gluten intolerance it’s to time to get tested and go gluten free. Replace wheat based breads with breads made with non gluten containing ingredients, start reading the labels and follow a gluten free diet, but first get tested by Allergy Test USA, the most reliable service around. Don’t ignore the signs and get yourself diagnosed before one problem leads to another or grows bigger that it already is!
If you need to be on a gluten free diet you have many alternatives to choose from. It’s a simple change in eating habits for a healthier and happier life.
