Making Sense of Gluten
non-GMO, Cage Free, Farm-to-table, organic, Paleo, Gluten. .. that nutrition takes a greater role in media culture, we constantly hear of new buzzwords and trends that can sometimes puzzle us.
Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley and rye, and can also be used in food as a flavoring agent, a thickener, an activator or a texture. Many foods containing gluten, such as whole wheat and whole grains, are part of a healthy balanced diet and are an excellent source of complex carbohydrates. For many, the gluten is digested and tolerated by the body without any problem. However, a gluten free diet is more common than ever. A gluten-free diet (no wheat, barley and rye) is recommended for people who have celiac disease or gluten sensitivity or intolerance. According to recent studies, the number of people affected by these conditions has been on the rise for a couple of reasons:
- The addition of GMOs (genetically modified organisms) in food of most people can cause intestinal accumulation of a protein that has been shown to cause problems with gluten digestion in healthy people.
- the typical American diet has a much larger volume of gluten than ever, which could aggravate already existing sensitivity to gluten.
Did you know?
- Celiac disease is an autoimmune digestive disease that interferes with the absorption of nutrients from food.
- Some women develop celiac disease after pregnancy or childbirth.
- "gluten" comes from the Latin word glue, which means a sticky substance.
- GlutenFreeLiving.com contains delicious gluten free recipes for you and your friends to share!
What should you do
If you think that gluten can cause damage to your body ...
- Know? symptoms. symptoms of gluten sensitivity may include abdominal pain, bloating, heartburn, joint pain, headache, rash, fatigue, insomnia and brain fog. Try cutting gluten for 3-4 weeks and see if there is an improvement in your symptoms. If so, you may be sensitive to gluten.
- Know your risk factors. Risk factors include a family history of the disease, other autoimmune diseases (eg thyroid disease, type 1 diabetes), and certain genes.
- Consult your doctor. If you think that gluten can have a negative effect on your body, it is important to bring this to the attention of your doctor. Your doctor may test you for celiac disease or food allergies to gluten or wheat
Sources :. National Institutes of Health, Celiac Disease Foundation, the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness, Institute for Responsible Technology, Strategies and LifeWork Adventist HealthCare.
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