What is gluten and gluten intolerance ? Why is it considered unhealthy for you ?
We are always impressed by the taste and how presentable the food is , rather than considering the essential nutrients and benefits behind it .
” Gluten ” might be a very new word for you but you have eaten it so many times , Believe me !
Now what actually gluten is ?
Gluten is a type of protein found in wheat , barley and rye . It is basically present in foods to maintain their shape . It gives a work of glue means holding the food together . It is considered as bad as it doesn’t contain required nutrients .
Gluten is such a important food holder that it is found in every another food item .
Food items made from wheat
- Breads
- Cakes
- Candies
- Cookies
- Cereals
- Sauces
- Soups
- Salad dressings etc.
Similarly many other food items contain barley , rye and triticale
- Pasta
- Puddings
- Cereals
- Gravy
- French fries
- Brown rice syrup
- Meat substitutes.
Now what is gluten intolerance ?
It is an immune reaction to eating gluten or in another words it is named as Celiac disease . A person who have celiac disease if consumes gluten his/her small intestine gets damage because of the inflammation . So it is very important for them to avoid gluten -containing foods .
It is an autoimmune disease which seriously requires medical treatment .
Symptoms of gluten intolerance/celiac disease
- Diarrhea
- Depression and anxiety
- Bloating and abdominal pain
- Weight loss
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Constipation
- Mouth ulcers.
- Joint pain
- Anemia
- Person suffering from celiac have stools looser than usual .
Cause of celiac disease
It can be genetically inherited or this is common among caucasians and those having Addison’s disease , Rheumatoid arthritis , Down syndrome , Type 1 diabetes , Multiple sclerosis , Irritable bowel syndrome , Lactose intolerance etc .
How to diagnose glucose intolerance ?
1. Serology testing :- This testing searchs for antibodies in your blood . Increased levels of reacted antibody proteins indicates the existence of celiac disease .
2. Endoscopy :- In which a tube is inserted from your mouth into the throat . This tube contains camera inside it which gives the view of small intestine
3. Tests for iron deficiency .
Foods which are always gluten -free
- Fruits
- Vegetables
- Fish and other sea foods
- Beans and Nuts
- Dairy.
Why is it considered unhealthy for you ?
It is considered as bad as there is no essential nutrients present it . As such it is not unhealthy for everyone just those with celiac are highly allergic to it .
If you are allergic to anything or are suffering from any disease , it really not ends your life . Its just a small part of your life . You can consider many healthy and other delicious options if you are allergy to gluten . Giving up is never a solution . Believe in your food and your choice and consider healthy and safe diets for yourself .
