Learn 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.

What do you know about 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.

Unlike what most people think, gluten-free diet is never hard to follow. We have already eaten a lot of gluten-free foods in our diet. The only thing is that we are not aware that those foods are gluten-free. Manufacturers are even aware of the popularity that this diet plan has reached, which is why they have started to produce gluten-free alternatives such as breads and pasta.

Below are some of the foods that (naturally) do not contain any gluten. You may ask your nutritionist about these foods to know when to eat them.

1. Nuts, seeds, and beans

2. Meat (which may include chicken and pork and labeled gluten free) and fish

3. Eggs (fresh)

4. Vegetables and fruits

5. Green vegetables and fruits

These products are helpful in starting out this diet program but, you still need to double check them for any possible contamination or gluten mixture. Check the label or ask the store owner about the manufacturer of the product.

Now, get rid of the following products as they are rich in gluten:

- Wheat

- Barley

- Rye

- Triticale

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 are the alternatives?

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:

* Pasta (in food chains or restaurants)

* Beer

* Sauce

* Beer (from stores)

* Cereal

* Dressings on salad

* Salad dressing

* Seafood (imitated)

* Soup base

* Sauces

This diet plan may give you the impression of a weight loss program but, it is not. This diet is mainly designed to treat those people who are suffering from celiac disease. However, because of its effectiveness in taking away unnecessary weight to people taking this diet, its popularity in losing weight has tremendously increased. Gluten-free diet means that you replace your old favorites with new foods that are safe and affordable without depriving yourself from eating the way you have been used to.




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