Written by: Christina Mais
From Keto to Low Carb, Low Fat to Paleo; with new “fad diets” popping up everywhere it can be hard to keep up. “Fad diets” are commonly referred to as dietary or lifestyle choices that have gained massive popularity but eventually fade out as they are proven to be hard to maintain with no guarantee that you will get the desired results.
One such health diet/lifestyle choice is going Gluten- Free. This involves completely cutting out all foods containing Gluten from the diet in the hopes that it will improve overall health. Before recent times many persons were unaware of what Gluten is, however as the world changes more health-conscious options are becoming available and there is growing interest in what the food we put into our bodies consists of. But is this just a new trend or does it really matter for your health to eliminate Gluten from your diet? Let us separate the fact from the fiction when it comes to Gluten and make it easier to decide on what works best for your specific health goals.
Before diving into the Gluten vs Gluten-Free debacle, let us start by breaking down what exactly is Gluten and the type of foods you can find it in. The protein ingredient commonly found in foods containing wheat, grains, rye, barley such as most pastries, breads, cereals, pastas, crackers and other baked products contain Gluten. It is often used to help these food items maintain their thicker shape and richness. Persons who suffer from Celiac disease; an autoimmune disorder, have no choice but to avoid Gluten altogether. Studies state that gluten consumption damages the lining of the small intestine, which affects the absorption of nutrients from other foods.
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Written by: Christina Mais
From Keto to Low Carb, Low Fat to Paleo; with new “fad diets” popping up everywhere it can be hard to keep up. “Fad diets” are commonly referred to as dietary or lifestyle choices that have gained massive popularity but eventually fade out as they are proven to be hard to maintain with no guarantee that you will get the desired results.
One such health diet/lifestyle choice is going Gluten- Free. This involves completely cutting out all foods containing Gluten from the diet in the hopes that it will improve overall health. Before recent times many persons were unaware of what Gluten is, however as the world changes more health-conscious options are becoming available and there is growing interest in what the food we put into our bodies consists of. But is this just a new trend or does it really matter for your health to eliminate Gluten from your diet? Let us separate the fact from the fiction when it comes to Gluten and make it easier to decide on what works best for your specific health goals.
Before diving into the Gluten vs Gluten-Free debacle, let us start by breaking down what exactly is Gluten and the type of foods you can find it in. The protein ingredient commonly found in foods containing wheat, grains, rye, barley such as most pastries, breads, cereals, pastas, crackers and other baked products contain Gluten. It is often used to help these food items maintain their thicker shape and richness. Persons who suffer from Celiac disease; an autoimmune disorder, have no choice but to avoid Gluten altogether. Studies state that gluten consumption damages the lining of the small intestine, which affects the absorption of nutrients from other foods.
To read more, please purchase a copy of Buzzz Caribbean Lifestyle Magazine Vol 10 #8 in a store near you.
Follow the Buzzz on Instagram and Facebook
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