Nutritional Tip Thursday: The Truth About Gluten (WebMD) Some people may be sensitive to gluten but don’t have outright celiac disease. These people may feel better on a diet with less gluten. So whats wrong with the rest of us trying a gluten-free diet a try to see how we feel? For starters, going gluten-free means saying no to many common and nutritious foods. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. Gluten also shows up in many whole grain foods related to wheat, including bulgur, farro, kamut, spelt, and triticale (a hybrid of wheat and rye). Some celiac disease experts warn patients to steer clear of oats, as well. Gluten itself doesn’t offer special nutritional benefits. But the many whole grains that contain gluten do. They’re rich in an array of vitamins and minerals, such as B vitamins and iron, as well as fiber. Studies show that whole grain foods, as part of a healthy diet, may help lower risk of heart disease, type-2 diabetes, and some forms of cancer. The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that half of all carbohydrates in the diet come from whole grain products. For example, someone who went gluten free for a diet and then tries to eat a gluten meal may feel worse after eating it and could end up getting sick. For more information, please visit the website below: webmd/diet/healthy-kitchen-11/truth-about-gluten?page=1
Posted on: Thu, 02 Oct 2014 18:48:36 +0000
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