Newsbytes
  • India
  • Business
  • World
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Entertainment
  • Auto
  • Lifestyle
  • Inspirational
  • Career
  • Bengaluru
  • Delhi
  • Mumbai
  • Videos
  • Visual Stories
  • Reviews
  • Phone Reviews
  • Fitness Bands Reviews
  • Speakers Reviews
  • Find Cricket Statistics
Hindi
More
In the news
Health & Wellness
Relationships
Travel And Tourism
Food
Makeup
Summer season
Weddings
Newsbytes
Hindi
Newsbytes
User Placeholder

Hi,

Logout


India
Business
World
Politics
Sports
Technology
Entertainment
Auto
Lifestyle
Inspirational
Career
Bengaluru
Delhi
Mumbai
Videos
Visual Stories
Reviews
Phone Reviews
Fitness Bands Reviews
Speakers Reviews
Find Cricket Statistics

More Links
  • Videos

Download Android App

Follow us on
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Youtube
 
Home / News / Lifestyle News / What is a gluten-free diet?
Lifestyle

What is a gluten-free diet?

What is a gluten-free diet?
Written by Lahari Basu
Expert opinion by Dr Akanksha Saxena
Apr 15, 2022, 02:00 pm 2 min read
What is a gluten-free diet?
A gluten-free diet has nothing to do with weight loss. (Photo credit: Flickr)

A gluten-free diet strictly excludes gluten, a mixture of proteins found in wheat, barley, and rye. A gluten-free diet may, in some cases, improve gastrointestinal symptoms in diseases like irritable bowel syndrome, or rheumatoid arthritis. It is also the only treatment for those with celiac disease. A gluten-free diet has nothing to do with weight loss, so don't attempt it until recommended by doctors.

Context
Here is what our expert says
  • Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. Intolerance to this dietary protein due to immune mediated phenomenon will manifest as gluten sensitivity.
  • Celiac disease is a multisystemic sensitivity to gluten and the main treatment involves avoidance of gluten in diet.
  • Hidden sources of gluten include sauces where it is used as a thickening agent, drug fillers, processed meat and contaminated oatmeal.
#1
What constitutes a gluten-free diet?

A gluten-free diet may contain gluten-free foods, like dairy products, meat, fish, eggs, legumes, nuts, fruits and vegetables, rice, and corn. Processed foods that are gluten-free may also be considered. Alternative grains can be used but with caution since there's a chance of cross-contact. One must limit commercially produced gluten-free products, as they contain more refined carbohydrates, fat, sugar, and salt.

#2
How safe are gluten-free alternatives?

Contact between gluten and gluten-free grains is known as cross-contact. Rice flour, soy flour, amaranth, millet, cornstarch, quinoa, and almond meal flour among others are gluten-free. But since most of these grains are grown and manufactured near each other, you still run the risk of consuming gluten. You can also eat oats, but make sure the label clearly reads "gluten-free."

#4
Who should follow a gluten-free diet?

A gluten-free diet is a must for people diagnosed with celiac disease to avoid serious intestinal damage or non-celiac gluten sensitivity. However, people who don't have gluten sensitivity, should not go gluten-free as otherwise, they miss out on fiber. Also, some gluten-free foods have been reported to contain more sugar, fat, and/or salt, and fewer nutrients like iron and folic acid.

#5
How to maintain gluten-free eating

Remember most processed foods contain gluten, so read labels thoroughly before purchasing. Read restaurant menus beforehand online to know whether they have gluten-free alternatives. If you must eat out, make sure you visit at a time when they can cater to your specific requirement. At home, toast bread separately from others to avoid cross-contamination. Keep your kitchen as clean as possible.

Share this timeline
Facebook
Whatsapp
Twitter
Linkedin
Lahari Basu
Lahari Basu
Mail
Having worked in the media industry for six years, Lahari currently writes Lifestyle stories for NewsBytes. Before this, she worked with Microsoft News and Dainik Bhaskar group. An avid traveller, home cook, crocheter, and movie buff, Lahari is always on the lookout for good food, colourful yarns, innovative and thoughtful cinema, and cats! With words as a weapon, nature as strength, optimism as fuel, and an undying thirst for discovery, she is out on a lifelong journey to seek and experience the unknown.
Dr Akanksha Saxena
Dr Akanksha Saxena
Mail
Dr. Akanksha Saxena is a Consultant ENT, Head & Neck Cancer Surgeon with her own setup by the name of ENT360 | Preonco. She has previously worked at renown institutes like Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Hospital, Rohini, Delhi, Amrita Hospital, Kochi and Narayana Hrudayalaya, Bengaluru
Latest
Health & Wellness
Diets
Related
Latest
Sri Lanka vs Australia: Statistical preview of the ODI series
Sri Lanka vs Australia: Statistical preview of the ODI series Sports
UEFA Nations League 2022-23, England 0-0 Italy: Records broken
UEFA Nations League 2022-23, England 0-0 Italy: Records broken Sports
Telegram Premium to debut this month: What's behind the paywall?
Telegram Premium to debut this month: What's behind the paywall? Technology
Who was Prathyusha Garimella, fashion designer found dead in Hyderabad?
Who was Prathyusha Garimella, fashion designer found dead in Hyderabad? Entertainment
IND vs SA, 2nd T20I: Pitch Report, records, streaming details
IND vs SA, 2nd T20I: Pitch Report, records, streaming details Sports
Health & Wellness
What Kylie Jenner eats and does to stay fit
What Kylie Jenner eats and does to stay fit Lifestyle
How to fight motion sickness
How to fight motion sickness Lifestyle
5 unusual food allergies you didn't know about
5 unusual food allergies you didn't know about Lifestyle
5 yoga asanas for high blood pressure
5 yoga asanas for high blood pressure Lifestyle
5 ways children benefit from reading poetry
5 ways children benefit from reading poetry Lifestyle
More News
Diets
The Pegan Diet: Benefits and downsides
The Pegan Diet: Benefits and downsides Lifestyle
All about the flexitarian diet
All about the flexitarian diet Lifestyle
International No Diet Day 2022: Celebrating the real bodies
International No Diet Day 2022: Celebrating the real bodies Lifestyle
5 diabetic-friendly recipes you will love
5 diabetic-friendly recipes you will love Lifestyle
How to lose weight without dieting
How to lose weight without dieting Lifestyle
More News
Related
Vipassana meditation: All about the oldest Buddhist meditation practice
Vipassana meditation: All about the oldest Buddhist meditation practice Lifestyle
Seichem Healing: Everything to know about this ancient practice
Seichem Healing: Everything to know about this ancient practice Lifestyle
Zazen meditation: Everything you need to know
Zazen meditation: Everything you need to know Lifestyle
5 gluten-free recipes that are healthy as well as tasty
5 gluten-free recipes that are healthy as well as tasty Lifestyle
Next News Article
Next News Article

Love Lifestyle news?

Subscribe to stay updated.

Lifestyle Thumbnail
India News Business News World News Politics News Sports News Technology News Entertainment News Auto News Lifestyle News Inspirational News
Career News Bengaluru News Delhi News Mumbai News Mukesh Ambani Indian Premier League (IPL) Karnataka Samsung Xiaomi West Bengal
Bihar Virat Kohli Rohit Sharma Haryana Narendra Modi Arvind Kejriwal Tamil Nadu Gujarat Yogi Adityanath YouTube
Instagram Hollywood News Uttar Pradesh Kerala Netflix Bollywood News Mamata Banerjee Maruti Suzuki Rahul Gandhi Elon Musk
Shah Rukh Khan Chelsea FC OPPO Akhilesh Yadav Indian Cricket Team Apple Manchester United Salman Khan Cryptocurrency OnePlus
Amitabh Bachchan ICC Women's World Cup Vivo India vs Sri Lanka
About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive IPL 2022 Schedule IPL 2022 Points Table Find Cricket Statistics
Follow us on
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Youtube
All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2022