Friday, August 16, 2013

Read About The Newest Fads In Gluten Free Foods For 2013

By Faryn Clark


You may have just heard about gluten-free diet but, this has been around since celiac disease has been discovered. Today, it has become so popular among dieticians and health conscious individuals because of its amazing health results to anyone who takes and observes it.

What do we mean by gluten-free diet?

In simple terms, this is the type of diet where foods containing the protein gluten are not allowed, even wheat and barley. This diet is primarily developed by medical experts to treat celiac disease.

Starting out a gluten-free diet may not be difficult to some people. They may have already eating gluten-free foods unconsciously. Getting familiar with some of the foods and alternatives will even make it easier. Additionally, with this diet plan gaining massive popularity on the people, more and more food manufacturers are producing gluten-free products and substitutes.

So, the following are some of the foods that naturally contain no gluten. You may take them regularly depending on what your physicians have told you.

1. Fresh meat and fish

2. Meat (which may include chicken and pork and labeled gluten free) and fish

3. Eggs (fresh)

4. Vegetables and fruits

5. Dairy products

Nevertheless, you still need to check the label to ensure that you are not eating products or foods with gluten mixture. The above foods are susceptible to cross-contamination if you take checking the label lightly and where you bought them.

You do not want to forget the following foods for they contain gluten:

- Wheat

- Rye

- Rye

- Barley

These products or foods are rich in vitamins and minerals but you must remove them from your daily diet otherwise; your celiac will not be cured (if you have any). Take supplements containing the vitamins and minerals that the above products have.

What alternatives do I have?

There are many alternatives available in the market. All you have to do is check on the label and see if they fit to your taste. The following are some of the most common alternatives that you may want to get rid of:

* Cake

* Beer

* Sauce

* Cake

* Cereal

* Breads

* Salad dressing

* Imitated seafood

* Soup base

* Sauces

As an effective treatment for celiac patients, gluten-free diet has gained popularity in helping people lose weight (the shortest period of time). This diet is easier and achievable compared to any diet programs for we have already been consuming gluten-free products unaware - starting your gluten-free diet means removing old favorites and welcoming new foods without depriving yourself from the vitamins and minerals that your body needs.




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