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Wednesday, May 8, 2013

What is Gluten-Free

Gluten-Free
 
Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, rye grain, triticale, Oats.  A gluten-free diet is a diet that excludes any ingredients containing gluten.

 
Need

Gluten causes inflammation in the small intestine of people suffering from celiac disease (also known as wheat intolerance).  Gluten-free diet serves as a treatment for such people.
 
Gluten Free Food  
 
There are many gluten free food as part of our popular meals. Such as:
  1. Rice
  2. Lentils
  3. Nuts
  4. Fruits and Vegetables
  5. For Non-vegetarians - Eggs, Fish, Meat
  6. Most Dairy products
  
Grains which can be included in gluten free diet
  1. Amaranth (Chaulai/ Rajgiri)
  2. Arrowroot (Araroat)
  3. Buckwheat (Kuttu)
  4. Corn (Makai)
  5. Hominy (Makka ka daliya)
  6. Soya
  7. Quinoa (Bathua seeds)
  8. Millet (Bajara)
  9. Flax (Alsi)
  10. Tapioca/ Sago Pearls ( Sabudana)
  11. Teff
  12. Sorghu (Jowar)
  13. Gram Flour (Besan)
  14. Finger Millet (Ragi)

Always Avoid

People suffering from celiac disease should avoid following:
  1. Wheat, barley, Rye, triticale, Oats.
  2. Semolina / Rava and Maida (refined flour).
  3. Packaged Juices, Pasta, Cereals, Candies, Gravies, Ice creams, Thick soups,  Salad Dressings, Sauces, regular Breads, Cakes and Cookies.
  4. You should also be very careful with products labeled as gluten-free available in Indian marketMany of these products might not have gone through any authentic certification process to ensure that they are in deed gluten free.
You should consult a qualified doctor for getting a more thorough understanding of what all you can have in your diet.
 

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