Gluten-Free. Have you ever read the contents of food packaging labels that say gluten-free or Do you know what is meant by gluten and what is its effect on the body?
short story gluten-free If you see food that has packaging that says gluten-free, it means that the food doesn’t contain gluten protein.
Understanding Gluten
Gluten is a type of protein that is usually found in cross-(bredTriticalewheat), regular wheat, and barley.
food Gluten-free is actually aimed at those who have celiac disease or those who have a gluten intolerance. Then, what if you eat glutenfree food, but don’t have both diseases? For those of you who do not have celiac disease or gluten intolerance, gluten-free foods will not provide additional benefits compared to foods containing gluten.
Studies show that foods that contain whole grains have the benefits of lowering the risk of diabetes and heart disease. However, some of those foods tend to lack nutrients including calcium, B vitamins, magnesium, fiber, zinc, and iron.
Foods Containing Gluten
Foods that contain gluten are foods that are derived from or made from grains. The following are some examples of foods that contain gluten.
- Barley
- Wheat
- Some types of beer
- Cake, wafers
- Cereal
- Paste
- Sauce, salad dressing, soy sauce
- bread
- Vitamins or gluten-containing drugs
one of the gluten-free bread
Gluten Side Effects
For those with celiac disease or gluten intolerance, consuming gluten can trigger side effects. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease. The immune system of people with celiac disease perceives gluten as a threat to the body. When the sufferer consumes gluten, the lining of the small intestine is attacked so that the body cannot absorb the nutrients it needs. Side effects that arise in patients with celiac disease include:
- Abdominal bloating
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Weight loss
- Stunted growth in children
while complications that may occur are:
- Iron deficiency
- Osteoporosis
- Deficiency of folate and vitamin B12
- less baby’s weight at birth
- Chances of getting colon cancer
Whereas for those who do not have celiac disease but are sensitive enough to foods containing gluten protein, this person has a gluten intolerance. Side effects that may occur in people with gluten intolerance, among others, are more or less the same as celiac disease, except that, without any damage to the small intestine.
Gluten-free food products are for those who have problems with gluten protein. If you do not have this condition, you should not need to eat gluten-free food products.
Our GlutenFree Baguette
Some researchers say there is no evidence of sensitivity to gluten in certain people. The symptoms that arise are believed to be due to substances other than gluten. So the recommended gluten-free diet is not believed to be beneficial. However, other studies have shown that sensitivity to gluten is real, although at different levels. Hence a glutenfree diet is very beneficial for those who are sensitive to gluten.
