| Gluten-free is a phrase that has become more | | | | to or create gluten intolerance: high sugar; trans |
| commonly used as more and more people are | | | | fat; over-processing; addition of chemicals |
| recognizing the problem of gluten intolerance and | | | | preservatives; not enough nutrient-rich food |
| celiac disease. Some traditional grocery stores are | | | | (fresh vegetables and fruit); high stress levels; |
| even including gluten-free products now with | | | | fast food; too many prescription drugs usage; |
| accompanying shelf-talkers. Perhaps you're | | | | improper chewing so that food is gulped down |
| wondering what this is all about. | | | | fast. In addition, modern wheat is quite different |
| Gluten is a sticky grayish substance found in | | | | from what our grandparents ate. Wheat now is |
| wheat and other grains; it is glue-like, holding | | | | often genetically modified and so over-processed |
| everything together. When you ingest gluten, it | | | | it doesn't even resemble the hearty, nutritious |
| swells and becomes tacky inside of your intestinal | | | | wheat once used. |
| tract, a glued-together constipating clump in your | | | | We are also inundated with high stress which can |
| gut. The undigested gluten then triggers your | | | | break down many systems and is a main |
| immune system to attack the lining of your small | | | | contributor to many disorders like adrenal fatigue. |
| intestine which can cause great intestinal | | | | When the adrenals are burned out, digestion |
| discomfort: bloating, constipation, diarrhea, | | | | issues are always part of the equation, and very |
| abdominal pain and nausea. For some people it is | | | | often gluten intolerance is present. If the individual |
| simply a sensitivity or intolerance that develops at | | | | continues to eat food with gluten, then it further |
| some point in their life while for others it is the | | | | depletes the adrenals and a vicious cycle is |
| response from celiac disease. | | | | established in which the individual cannot regain his |
| Unknown to most people is the seriousness of | | | | her health. Health will continue to decline with a |
| consuming gluten if you have gluten intolerance or | | | | snowball effect. |
| celiac disease. Celiac is an autoimmune disorder | | | | Cutting out gluten products can be a daunting |
| that is hereditary, and gluten intolerance develops | | | | task since so many foods contain gluten. To |
| during a lifetime; both can affect virtually any part | | | | further add to this dilemma, many products |
| of the body. Here are just some of the disorders | | | | contain hidden gluten. The person with either |
| linked to gluten sensitivity and celiac disease: | | | | gluten intolerance or celiac disease must learn to |
| alopecia areata - hair loss; narcolepsy; ADHD; | | | | check the label of every product that doesn't |
| Autism; headaches - especially migraines; sinus | | | | visibly say gluten-free on the product. To make |
| issues; dry eyes; halitosis; inflammation anywhere | | | | matters even more difficult, gluten isn't limited to |
| in the body; intestinal disturbances - gas, bloating, | | | | just food. It can be found in body and hair |
| cramping, diarrhea, IBS, ovarian pain; adrenal | | | | products, office supplies, and various household |
| fatigue; obesity; diabetes; rheumatoid arthritis; | | | | items. And labeling can fool you because |
| dermatitis. If left untreated, it can contribute to | | | | manufacturers are not required to list every single |
| cancer and cardiovascular disease, both of which | | | | ingredient. The product could contain a wheat filler, |
| are leading causes of death today. | | | | which is very common, or it could have been |
| In more recent years celiac disease has become | | | | dusted with wheat for easier packaging. So it |
| more prevalent. In fact, it is one of the most | | | | means you must assume the role of detective, |
| often undiagnosed intestinal disorders in our | | | | to the point of possibly contacting a manufacturer |
| country. When a person has this disorder they | | | | to be sure of all ingredients! |
| cannot digest wheat and other gluten grains. | | | | There are tests to diagnose celiac and gluten |
| Some are allergic to the gluten, while others are | | | | intolerance, but you can be your own detective |
| sensitive or allergic to the grain itself. Eating it in | | | | and pay attention to your symptoms and how |
| spite of can cause malnourishment since it | | | | you feel an hour or two after a meal and beyond. |
| interferes with ingested nutrients and digestion | | | | Eliminate gluten products for five days and see |
| and causes malabsorption, often bulging out the | | | | what happens when you again ingest them. One |
| stomach. Individuals with this disorder can become | | | | client of mine decided to eliminate gluten and cut |
| very sick if they consume gluten, often causing | | | | down sugar since she wanted to lose weight, and |
| them to be irritable and both allergy and disease | | | | in 5 weeks, with doing nothing else but eliminating |
| prone; it can be life-threatening. Celiac disease is | | | | gluten and lowering sugar, lost 25 pounds! She also |
| genetic so is passed from generation to | | | | noticed she had more energy and experienced |
| generation. | | | | better mental clarity. |
| Why is this disorder on the rise? We have seen a | | | | For those who want to know what to do to eat |
| breakdown of health over the last few decades | | | | healthier and consider removing gluten from their |
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| diet and stress. In addition, the chemical age we | | | | Healthy & Gluten-Free Cooking that contains |
| live in has added many toxic ingredients that | | | | many facts with lots of information along with 113 |
| disrupt the digestion, assimilation and elimination | | | | recipes with color photos to help you get started |
| processes. Here are a few things that are | | | | on a new path. |
| prominent imbalances in dietary choices that add | | | | |