Read About The Newest Trends In Gluten Free Foods 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.


Did you say gluten-free diet?

Simply put, a diet that does not involve any food having protein gluten. Any food that may contain such substance is prohibited like barley, rye and bread. Originally, this diet plan is designed for people who suffer from celiac disease.

Gluten-free diet is not what you think it is. As a matter of fact, you are already eating (unaware) gluten-free products almost every day such as eggs, nuts and vegetables. With this diet plan getting famous, food manufacturers' supplies for gluten-free alternatives and products have significantly increased. They are driven to address the increasing demand of alternatives such as pasta and bread.

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. Dairy products

3. Eggs (fresh)

4. Dairy products

5. Beans, seeds and nuts

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.

Take note of the following foods because they are naturally rich in protein gluten:

- Barley

- Rye

- Rye

- Wheat

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.

Is there an alternative?

10 of the most common Gluten-free food alternatives have widely gained popularity in the market but, may be great risks to your diet plan, especially when you are suffering from celiac disease. It is best that you avoid them. They include:

* Cake

* Seafood (imitated)

* Fast food French Fries

* Bread

* Salad dressings

* Dressings on salad

* Salad dressing

* Seafood (imitated)

* Soup base

* Beer

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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