As thousands of people are being diagnosed with some form of gluten or wheat intolerance, they are finding relief in the form of a gluten free eating. A gluten free diet is recommended for sufferers of celiac disease, gluten intolerance, Lyme disease and wheat allergies. Some sufferers of migraine and some parents of autistic children claim that they have seen positive resutls from switching over to a gluten free diet.
So, what's it all about? A gluten free diet is one that doesn't permit any type of food containing gluten. Gluten is a protein compound found in several grains, most notably wheat, barley and rye. Around the world, gluten is a super important source of protein, not only as a food source, but also as an additive to foods that are lower in protein. Gluten is what makes bread dough stretchy and elastic, and what makes bagels and pizza dough so nice and chewy.
Unfortunately, some people seem to have problems processing gluten, and it's causing health problems for many. The solution, as mentioned, is to change to a gluten free diet. However, it becomes very difficult when so many foods contain some form of gluten, often in places you wouldn't think to look – for example, many fried foods are breaded with flour made from wheat which contains gluten.
If you've had to switch to a gluten free diet, there is information on eating gluten free on the following sites:
- Recipes for gluten free bread
- Gluten Free Eating – What's the Fuss?
- The Best Gluten Free Breads
- Buy Gluten Free Food
- Gluten Free Cookbooks
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