Monday, July 29, 2013

Find Out About The Newest Trends In Gluten Free Food For 2013

By Faryn Clark


Almost everyone has heard about "gluten-free" and, we often see some of the labels telling that the product contains no gluten. Gluten-free diet has long been in our midst, but it just recently gained its popularity to the masses because of its tremendous health benefits.

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

* Bread

* French Fries (from food chains or restaurants)

* Breads

* Salad dressing

* Seafood (imitated)

* Soup base

* Beer

Safe and effective to help people suffering from celiac disease; gluten-free diet continues to be famous to people who want to lose weight. This diet plan is quite more achievable than some of the modern diet programs that deprive people from their usual diet. Gluten-free means that we take the normal daily diet that we have without gluten mixture on it. It is just replacing your old favorites with new yet delicious foods that are safe and effective in providing the needed nutrition.




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