26 Feb Going Gluten Free

Gluten is the protein found in rye, barley, and wheat that gives dough an elasticity quality.

It is also found in not only pasta, cakes, and cereals but, canned soups, dressings, and tons of processed foods. For some, a gluten-free diet is absolutely necessary due to their health conditions. Those with Celiac disease have to be a on very restrictive gluten-free diet. When gluten is ingested by someone who suffers from this disease, the immune system attacks the small intestine. Even if it is not a necessity to cut gluten from your diet, there are many benefits of going gluten-free.

Gluten-free diets can aid bloating, migraines, stomach pains, reproductive issues, weight gain/loss, skin issues and other ailments that are common. Some of these issues can be grouped in as general ailments. Other people that the elimination of gluten can help with are people with autism, depression, chronic inflammation, thyroid disease, weight gain and diabetes. Once someone decides to take the leap and go completely gluten-free they find that those issues that were constantly bothering them are almost gone. People may not know how bad they were feeling until they have gone gluten-free. This has created the gluten-free health craze. More people are choosing to go gluten-free than the people that are a medically obligated to eliminate gluten.

Gluten is an unnecessary processed protein added into many delicious food items. For most, a gluten-free diet is optional and based on the individuals health goals. For the small percentage of people that have Celiac Disease, it is critical for them to stay strictly gluten-free. Since this is a huge health trend those with the disease are in luck because it gives them many options while grocery shopping and going out to eat. Many restaurants have gluten-free menu options. As well as many baked recipes can be substituted with gluten-free products.

Whether, this lifestyle choice is necessary for some or an option for others; it is a trend that is gradually getting easier to follow. Many followers of this diet will recommend to try it first and see how well you feel after.

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