Many people these days are opting for different types of diet in their life. Out of some of the restrictions, some opt for a diet that is free from gluten. One of the reasons behind this is a considerable allergy to gluten. In this blog, Rubina Ratnakar gives you a list of gluten-free foods that you can adapt to your diet.
Gluten is referred to as a protein that is present in foods like wheat and barley and should be avoided if suffering from celiac disease. As the name suggests, it is the substance that is responsible for the stickiness of flour. Flour and water mix to form dough due to the presence of gluten. Some people may be allergic to the substance and thus their doctors tell them to completely avoid gluten.
If you are one of those people or you know someone who is, don’t worry there are a number of options available to you that are gluten-free and extremely healthy.
Let’s start with foods that are rich in protein, meats of all kinds come first on the list. You can add them to your diet to complete your nutrient and energy requirements. You can eat fish of all kinds as well.
Fruits and vegetables of all kinds are perfect for someone who is looking for the right nutrients for their body and that too without gluten. A fruit salad would be a great delicacy for a gluten-free diet.
All dairy products and all kinds of eggs are gluten-free. One thing you need to keep in mind is that all the plain products are gluten-free such as plain butter, plain milk, and plain yogurt. If you go for a flavored product you need to look at the food labels because it may contain gluten.
Since you will be avoiding wheat to get rid of gluten, some other flours you can opt for are corn flour, chickpea flour, soy flour, coconut flour, and almond flour.
All kinds of nuts, seeds, spreads, oils, herbs, and spices are gluten-free and can be eaten without any doubt. Do check the food label whenever you buy something flavored or something you are not previously familiar with.
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