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Ten Benefits of Living Gluten-Free
Coeliac disease and gluten sensitivity are alarmingly, fast becoming more widespread throughout society. Even if you do not have a gluten or wheat intolerance, it is a good thing to eliminate gluten from your diet, but doing so does not mean you have to sacrifice your lifestyle. Heck, it may even make you have a new, better lifestyle!
Ten Benefits of Being Gluten-Free
1. No more stomach cramps, sickness and pain 2. Taking control of your life or helping your children gain control 3. Being Gluten free will make you feel better in yourself 4. You will not require surgery or medication 5. You will discover much more about nutritional benefits of food 6. You will naturally lose weight and increase your health 7. You will have higher energy levels 8. You will save money by preparing your own gluten free recipes 9. You can save money by not employing a Naturopath to help manage your diet 10. Your risk of acquiring diseases such as diabetes and cancer and even death is greatly reduced and even eliminated
Here are some common foods which contain gluten:
Bagels
Beer
Bread
Cookies, cakes and most other baked goods
Crackers
Pasta
Pizza
Pretzels
Other not so obvious foods to avoid if you have a gluten allergy are; liquorice, cereals and natural flavorings, but you do not have to sacrifice flavor or eating out to be able to enjoy a fulfilling gluten free life. Also be aware of hidden gluten which is found in non-edible everyday items such as stamps and envelopes, many prescription and over-the-counter remedies, womens lip products such as lip balm and gloss, some vitamin and herbal supplements and also some toothpastes. Always check the label (if it has one)!
Now, you have a list of what you should not eat, take a look at this list of some you can eat!
Fresh meat
Vegetables
Dried fruit
Fish and shellfish
Yeast
Milk
Vegetable oils
Fresh herbs
Poultry and game
Fruit
Eggs
Nuts
Cheese
Cottage Cheese
Dried beans
All Rice
Cream of tartar
Baking of soda
Sugar
Rice cakes
Dried peppercorns
Cider vinegar
Tapioca
Rice flour
Cornflour
soy sauce
Yogurts
Wine vinegar
Millet
Quinoa
Flax seed
Distilled vinegar
Corn tacos
Popcorn
Homemade soups
Jam and Jelly
Golden syrup
Jello
Corn Tortillas
Marmalade
Black treacle
Tea
Fruit juice
Honey
Gluten Free Beer
Wine
Xanthan gum
Sago
Melons
Cabbages
Fruit squash
Spinach
See, there are lots!
Is it time for you to feel as though you have been given your life back by learning to live gluten free and knowing what to look out for on food labels? Realising that you do not have to be a slave to the kitchen or give up tasty snacks.