Gluten

will also choose to eliminate oats because some can be contaminated with wheat gluten. Certain medications sometimes contain gluten as well so it is always important to discuss any new medications with a doctor or pharmacist ("Celiac disease - family doctor," n.d.). It can sometimes be difficult to identify if a food contains gluten. With all the foods that are processed now there is a large variety that may contain gluten that one would never think of. Soups, salad dressings, candy,…

Lots of things dictate a person’s diet from health issues, social surroundings, and just personal preferences. A person’s culture has a big impact on one’s diet like some cultures it’s common to eat greens and fried chicken all the time and some people its only on occasion. A person’s health can also state a person’s diets like a diabetics should watch their carbohydrate and they have to check their insulin when someone without diabetes would not have to. Someone’s likes and dislikes have a huge…

Gluten Gluten is generally a term that refers to the proteins found in wheat endosperm. This wheat endosperm is a type of tissue that is produced in seeds in order to make flour. It affects the elasticity of the dough, which in turn is responsible for the structure of baked wheat products. So why is Gluten bad? Gluten isn’t really bad. But it may cause an allergy that comes from the body’s inability to digest or break down the gluten protein found in wheat, rye, barley…

caused by intolerance to gluten and dietary proteins present in wheat, rye, and barley. The disease usually manifests in childhood, and symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal pain, and failure to thrive. Symptoms in adulthood include anemia, fatigue, weight loss, diarrhea, constipation, and neurological symptoms.(1) It is the result of the interplay between environmental and genetic factors. The gliadin and glutenin fractions of wheat gluten and similar…

investigators are pursuing, Durbin said. Senator Durbin has spearheaded a campaign to fully investigate how the tainted wheat gluten and rice protein complex made it into more than 100 different types of pet food in the US. Federal investigators are now examining whether the Chinese manufacturer of the wheat gluten and rice protein complex added nitrogen-rich melamine to wheat gluten in order to raise its nitrogen level. The protein content of the product is determined by testing the nitrogen…

Gluten Free Grains Going gluten free is a great way to get healthy and clear up a number of problems, including celiac disease, psoriasis, and even IBS. For people who have a gluten intolerance, eating even a small amount of this protein can cause extreme health problems. Even those who avoid gluten because of related allergies can suffer if they accidentally ingest this protein. Wheat is off the table for anyone following a gluten free diet, but what some people don't realize is that this…

What Are the Gluten Free Foods? People’s awareness with regard to the bad effects of gluten-rich foods has increased in the past years. A survey even showed that a third of the American population are now trying to ditch gluten from their diets. This means that they are actively seeking gluten free foods that will give them wellness. Getting to Know Celiac Disease Gluten is a kind of protein composite seen in different types of grains like spelt, wheat, barley and rye. Gluten is comprised of…

better. She points out that everybody suffering with celiac or even gluten insensitivity wants a quick fix because gluten can be so hard on ones' body. Stewart reminds Colleen that medically speaking there is no definitive answer on when she will feel better but sticking to a strict gluten free diet will help somewhat in the beginning but will get better and better as time goes by (Stewart, 2011). After a few weeks of the gluten free diet Jenny felt good enough to start running again. She…

Gluten free diets are becoming popular among adults lately because they believe it is beneficial to their health, however it is medically necessary by some because of Celiac’s disease. Celiac’s disease is a condition that creates inflammation in the small intestine, and damages the lining. This prevents necessary components of nutrition from being absorbed. The damage to the lining of the intestine comes from a reaction to eating gluten. The cause of celiac disease is unknown. However,…

prevalent than ever before. When one consumes food containing the protein gluten, the small intestine reacts by preventing vitamins and minerals to absorb. Gluten peptides are perceived as foreigners by antibodies within the body. Therefore, these antibodies treat them as a threat, and begin to destroy the intestinal wall called the epithelium and beyond the small intestine. Resolving the problem essentially requires a strict gluten-free diet which should end all symptoms and restore the ruined…