How to properly follow a gluten-free diet
A gluten-free diet consists of eliminating the intake of all those products that contain gluten or derivatives of this protein. This elimination of gluten in our day to day is not only for celiac or intolerant people, it is also recommended for people with related diseases such as osteoarthritis, heart problems or weight problems.
First of all, the most important thing to correctly follow a gluten-free diet is to know what gluten is and what foods contain it.
What is gluten and what foods contain it?
Gluten is a protein found in seeds derived from wheat, barley, rye, and oats.
It is contained in all foods made up of this type of seed, especially:
-Bakery
-Pastries
-Pasta
-Pizza
-Beer
-Cereals
-Some sauces
Gluten substitutes
Nowadays, following a gluten-free diet is relatively easy.
Due to the exponential increase in celiac disease, intolerance, ataxia and allergies; there are many substitute products and places where they manufacture entirely gluten-free, to avoid cross-contamination.
In our daily diet, we have a diversity of natural products that do not contain gluten:
– Fruits
– Vegetables
– Legumes
– Nuts
– Eggs
– Meat
– Fish
– Rice
– Dairy products
In addition, we must not forget that products traditionally made up of seeds with gluten; nowadays, they are also made gluten-free. It is common to find gluten-free pasta, bread or flour in supermarkets to be able to follow a correct diet without our beloved protein.
These products are produced with seeds such as corn, buckwheat or quinoa, which are perfect substitutes for the aforementioned seeds.
When making the purchase, all foods must indicate whether or not they contain gluten, according to the regulations of the US Food and Drug Administration.
This labeling will indicate if the gluten elimination is total, if it may contain traces of gluten or if the product naturally contained gluten but underwent a process to eliminate it.
Consequences of eliminating gluten in your daily diet
As we have explained in our previous post, on how to know if you have celiac disease, gluten protein can seriously damage our small intestine. Therefore, following a gluten-free diet will result in:
– An improvement in our gastrointestinal well-being
– Overall health improvement
– Improves absorption of nutrients, vitamins and minerals
These are just some of our recommendations for correctly following a gluten-free diet. If you are in doubt about whether or not you should follow a gluten-free diet, do not hesitate to consult your doctor to study your case exactly.
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