Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Naturally Gluten Free Foods

Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and a variety f other products. As the word itself promotes it is a "glue" that holds these foods together. It gives bread and macaroni its textture and elasticity.

If you can not tolerate gluten products you need to familiarize yourself with what contains gluten and where it is found.

Before I get into a list of "have-not's", let focus on what naturally has no gluten that you can enjoy whenever you wish!

Grains include Quinoa, Buckwheat, corn, and miller
chicken
fish
untreated meats
nuts
seeds
eggs
vanilla
spices
fruits
vegetables

A gluten free diet is necessary for those with Celiac disease. Celiac disease or not, it prevents the development of the symptoms and reverses them if present. It has been shown to reverse osteoporosis, improve cardiovascular risk profiles, reduce the development of autoimmune disease. All these are great reasons to adapt a Gluten free lifestyle!

Tomorrow I will blog a few good recipes to make it easier to live a gluten free lifestyle! You can also click here of a great guide as well! http://17d10fqiic5w2v96dyapf5jn11.hop.clickbank.net/

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