Learn About The Latest Trends In Gluten-Free Food For 2013

By Faryn Clark


You may have just heard about gluten-free diet but, this has been around since celiac disease has been discovered. Today, it has become so popular among dieticians and health conscious individuals because of its amazing health results to anyone who takes and observes it.

What do you know about gluten-free diet?

By the term itself, a diet that restricts any food that contains the protein gluten. Some foods that are not allowed include rye and bread. This diet (though enjoyed by many to help them lose weight) was originally formulated to help people with 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.

Here, is a list of foods that do not have gluten. Study them and consult with your nearest medical expert or dietician.

1. Seeds, beans or nuts

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

3. Fruits and vegetables

4. Vegetables and fruits

5. Dairy products

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.

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

- Rye

- Triticale

- Rye

- Triticale

These products may contain healthy vitamins and minerals but, you have to avoid them. To supply what vitamins you may lack for not eating the above gluten containing foods, you may take supplements.

Is there an alternative?

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:

* Pasta (in food chains or restaurants)

* Beer

* Sauce

* Beer (from stores)

* French Fries (from food chains or restaurants)

* Breads

* Soup base

* Imitated seafood

* French fries (commercial)

* Restaurant pasta

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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