| ost of us grains form the largest part of our diet, | | | | the inner surface of the intestine absorb the |
| yet the consumption of these grains can be quite | | | | nutrients. |
| hazardous for people with gluten allergies and | | | | However, when people who suffer from celiac |
| celiac disease. A high grain diet is also responsible | | | | disease consume gluten it triggers an autoimmune |
| for several other health problems. Here is a list of | | | | response which leads to the inflammation of the |
| the various issues that are associated with the | | | | intestinal lining. With the intestines inflamed the villi |
| consumption of grains. | | | | flatten and do not absorb the nutrients. The |
| Gluten Allergy: A gluten allergy is among the most | | | | condition can be very serious because it can lead |
| common types of allergic reactions with 0.6% | | | | to acute weight loss, wasting, fatigue and several |
| children and 0.11 percent adults afflicted by it. | | | | other gastro intestinal problems. |
| Gluten allergy is caused when gluten, a harmless | | | | Excessive Carbohydrate intake: All grains are rich |
| substance found in grains like wheat, barley and | | | | in carbohydrates so a diet high in grains can lead |
| rye, finds its way into the blood stream. In normal | | | | to excessive calorie intake leading to weight gain. |
| people, this does not create any problems but the | | | | This specifically holds true for items made from |
| immune system of people who suffer from | | | | refined flour. Even though grains provide a lot of |
| gluten allergy perceives this as a threat. The | | | | calories they provide very few nutrients in |
| gluten in food items prepared from these grains | | | | comparison. |
| sticks to the mast cells and causes an adverse | | | | Digestive Problems: Several digestive problems |
| reaction with the IgE antibodies which are found | | | | can be attributes to the consumption of grains |
| on the surface of the mast cells. | | | | such as constipation, bloating, flatulence, aches and |
| This reaction in turn leads to a hyperactivity in the | | | | pains, improper absorption of nutrients etc. |
| mast cells and causes the release of | | | | Other Ailments: People who consume a diet that |
| antihistamines and other chemicals that are | | | | is high in grains are known to suffer from various |
| responsible for the visible symptoms of allergic | | | | health related issues such as several auto immune |
| reactions like itching, inflammation and swelling. | | | | disorders including allergies, autoimmune thyroid |
| Gluten allergy is an autoimmune disorder like all | | | | and even some types of cancer. A grain rich diet |
| other allergic reactions. | | | | may also cause type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular |
| Celiac Disease: As opposed to the mild symptoms | | | | problems and bone related issues like |
| of gluten allergy celiac disease can be a serious | | | | osteoporosis. |
| and chronic condition which is also caused due to | | | | Since we started consuming grains only a few |
| gluten ingestion. This disorder has a strong genetic | | | | thousand years ago, it can be safely suggested |
| link and individuals whose parents suffer from the | | | | that the human anatomy is still not prepared to |
| ailment stand a high chance of suffering from it | | | | digest the complex and simple carbohydrates |
| as well. Like gluten allergy this is also an | | | | found in grains. If you are looking for a well |
| autoimmune ailment. When normal people eat | | | | balanced meal, do not forget to cut back on the |
| gluten it is processed in the stomach with the help | | | | grains and substitute them with fresh vegetables, |
| of digestive enzymes; this is then sent to the | | | | lean meats and fruits all of which provide the |
| small intestines where tiny protrusions called villi on | | | | essential minerals, vitamins and other nutrients. |