Thursday, June 26, 2014

Why Gluten-Free Fad Diets are Not Healthy from Health Briefs



Gluten-free products are swiftly taking their place on grocery store shelves and many celebrities and others are snapping up the specialty food items in order to lose weight fast. Health Briefs explains why avoiding gluten is not healthy to those who are not allergic to it.


People who are diagnosed with Celiac disease are allergic to the gluten protein in wheat, barely or rye products. They feel physical pain and discomfort when gluten is ingested. For those who are not allergic to it, going gluten-free is not a good idea. Many of the wheat products we enjoy are full of needed fiber and vitamin B. Whole wheat also provides a good source of grains which gives us the roughage we need to stay regular. Also, Health Briefs learns that more gluten-free foods contain more sugar than those that are not gluten-free. In fact, the gluten-free craze gave food manufacturers an opportunity to roll out whole new lines of food and make a profit on them. However, people who have tried a gluten-free diet often quit shortly into it because they didn’t feel full. The proteins and vitamins in food with gluten is essential for healthy living for those who are not allergic to it. Why give up something good for you when you don’t have to? Read more here.

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