You might have heard of gluten but not really understood exactly what it is and why it can be a dietary challenge for some people. In short, gluten is a family of proteins found in a variety of cereal grains like wheat, barley, rye and oats.
It adds the soft chewy texture you’ll be familiar with in gluten-containing foods and it’s what helps bread rise – stretching and trapping gas for leavening and moisture.
While gluten doesn’t pose a problem for most of us, there are some cases where avoiding gluten can have significant health benefits. This is most starkly seen in those with coeliac disease – an autoimmune condition where someone’s immune system attacks the cells of their intestine if they consume gluten.
This can cause great discomfort, and also prevent them from being able to absorb nutrients, which in turn can lead to other health problems.
Besides coeliac disease, for those with Non-Coeliac Gluten Sensitivity (NCGS), a gluten-free diet can help alleviate and even eliminate the pain and discomfort experienced by consuming gluten. Often, these symptoms are the same as those experienced by people with coeliac but they don’t experience the same autoimmune response and intestinal damage.
The greatest benefits of a gluten-free diet for those who suffer from coeliac disease or NCGS are improved health and reduced discomfort – both in the gastrointestinal tract and elsewhere in the body.
According to Gluten-Free Living, some of the benefits of a gluten-free diet include:
● Higher energy levels
● Healthy weight gain
● Reduced joint pain and improved bone health
● Fewer headaches
● Clearer skin and reduced hair loss
Gourmet Meals offers a huge range of meals that are 100% gluten-free and made in an area free from gluten. So, if you’re avoiding gluten for any reason, you can order from our large selection, and be confident that you’ll receive a delicious meal catered to your dietary needs.
Read more about our gluten-free meal options, browse through our menu, or contact us on 1300 112 112 for more information.
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