Read About The Hottest Fads In Gluten Free Foods For 2013

By Faryn Clark


Is it your first time to hear about "gluten-free diet"? It may come to a surprise that this diet plan has long been with us for years. Nevertheless, it has now gained popularity as people have seen and enjoyed great results from it, especially in helping people losing weight.

What do we mean by gluten-free diet?

By the term itself, a diet that restricts any food that contains the protein gluten. Some foods that are not allowed include rye and bread. This diet (though enjoyed by many to help them lose weight) was originally formulated to help people with celiac disease.

Starting out a gluten-free diet may not be difficult to some people. They may have already eating gluten-free foods unconsciously. Getting familiar with some of the foods and alternatives will even make it easier. Additionally, with this diet plan gaining massive popularity on the people, more and more food manufacturers are producing gluten-free products and substitutes.

Here, is a list of foods that do not have gluten. Study them and consult with your nearest medical expert or dietician.

1. Seeds, beans or nuts

2. Meat (which may include chicken and pork and labeled gluten free) and fish

3. Fruits and vegetables

4. Vegetables and fruits

5. Dairy products

These products are helpful in starting out this diet program but, you still need to double check them for any possible contamination or gluten mixture. Check the label or ask the store owner about the manufacturer of the product.

Take note of the following foods because they are naturally rich in protein gluten:

- Rye

- Triticale

- Rye

- Triticale

These products may contain healthy vitamins and minerals but, you have to avoid them. To supply what vitamins you may lack for not eating the above gluten containing foods, you may take supplements.

Is there an alternative?

There are many alternatives available in the market. All you have to do is check on the label and see if they fit to your taste. The following are some of the most common alternatives that you may want to get rid of:

* Pasta (in food chains or restaurants)

* Beer

* Sauce

* Cake

* Salad dressings

* Breads

* Soup base

* Cereals

* Soup base

* Sauces

Safe and effective to help people suffering from celiac disease; gluten-free diet continues to be famous to people who want to lose weight. This diet plan is quite more achievable than some of the modern diet programs that deprive people from their usual diet. Gluten-free means that we take the normal daily diet that we have without gluten mixture on it. It is just replacing your old favorites with new yet delicious foods that are safe and effective in providing the needed nutrition.




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