Take Control Now with A Gluten Free Diet
Did you know that a gluten free diet can help you take control of your life?
Many people are totally unaware that gluten sensitivity is sabotaging their health. Gluten sensitivity is sometimes known as celiac disease. It is not an allergy, but an intolerance of the gluten found in barley, wheat and rye. The link between this disease and diet was discovered in 1944, when a Dutch pediatrician noticed children attending his clinic were recovering after the Nazi invasion.
Although these children were in fact starving, symptoms such as stomach cramping, fatigue, bloating and diarrhea disappeared, as bread had been removed from their diets, and consequently the gluten free diet connection was made.
The reason glucose intolerance is rife today is because we eat many foods nature never intended us to, plus the fact that many food manufacturers pack our food with gluten, usually wheat.
As gluten sensitivity is an intolerance, rather than allergy, it is not possible to be desensitized, or outgrow it, you must eat a gluten free diet. The first step is to find a nutritionist who can help you choose the right foods and supplements. If you cannot afford the fees of a nutritionist, there is a great deal of support available on the Internet.
Gluten free diet basics:
Learn to read food packaging and look for the Codex gluten free label. This is the code of the World Health Organization covering all foods, processed or raw.
Another problem that you may not be aware of is that cosmetic products including lotions, lipsticks and shampoos may also contain gluten. So when you are on a gluten free diet make sure use gluten-free cosmetics as well.
Safe foods include all fruits and vegetables, it always best to choose organic as these contain up to six hundred percent more antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, than conventionally grown produce.
It is also safe to drink distilled spirits, wine, soda, tea and coffee when you are on a gluten free diet, but not beer. Bottled water is always the best choice, and you should avoid sugar sweetened drinks, at least at the start of your new diet. These can cause gas, and are a major contributor to diabetes and obesity.
As long as you are not also intolerant to dairy products, it is quite safe to eat yogurt, milk, hard and soft cheeses. However it is best to avoid these at the beginning of a gluten free diet, just until the symptoms disappear.
Make sure you eat plenty of fish, eggs, poultry and meats, you need the protein, and preserve the nutritional content, by broiling or grilling.
You can still eat snacks on a gluten free diet, choose fruits or nuts (as long as you don not have a nut allergy ). If you need to eat potato crisps, this is ok, but make sure you check the ingredients, as barbecue flavored crisps contain gluten, and some products use gluten as a binder. Look for breakfast cereals that contain Quinoa flakes, real cornflakes with no added wheat, puffed rice and puffed millet.
