Tag: Gluten Intolerance

Gluten intolerance or gluten sensitivity is a condition that affects about 35% of the population today. For these people, their body lacks essential enzymes...

Gluten intolerance is an umbrella term that covers gluten sensitivity and celiac disease. What was once considered to be a hereditary condition that begins at childhood has now been found to begin at any point in life. Several factors, such as refined grains, the environment, and even eating patterns and habits, can cause gluten intolerance later in life. If you experience gas, bloating, aches, and constipation after eating bread, it may be time to see a doctor.

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Does gluten-free diet benefit one-and-all? What are some of the myths about gluten? Who needs to go gluten-free and when? Find answers to these questions.

Avoiding foods containing gluten for a month or a genetic test can tell you if you are really gluten sensitive. A conscious effort is required to go completely gluten-free. Gluten comes in various forms and is hidden in various foods (malt, soy sauce, millet, oats, corn) so read food labels very carefully. Avoid gluten-free foods that are pre-packaged. Make meals from scratch and eat whole, natural foods.

Gluten intolerance has been incorrectly generalized. Digestive disorders are caused due to fast-paced lifestyle involving impaired sleep patterns and heavy foods consumption. Filter the amount, density and freshness of wheat you consume. Minimize your risks of digestive disorders by avoiding grains in general, consuming fresh fruits and vegetables and exercising.

Gluten intolerance is an allergic reaction to gluten in the digestive tract. This condition has been a silent curse for years. Now finally, it is...

We now understand that there are many more people who are sensitive to gluten, but who do not carry the genetic markers common to Celiac Disease, nor do they display the most common symptom of Celiac Disease. This is now classified as Gluten Intolerance or Gluten Sensitivity. Gluten Sensitivity can be just as damaging to one's health as Celiac Disease. So by finding out that one does not have CD, it is important to consider the broader issue of potential gluten sensitivity.

Ten years ago no one knew what gluten was and now it seems like everyone is going gluten-free.  What’s the big deal and why...