In the twenty first century everyone is looking for a way to be healthy, whether that is by eating lean meats, staying away from carbohydrates or even avoiding gluten. While some people believe going on these diets makes them healthier, they do not understand why or the consequences they may face in the future. Gluten is becoming a well know ingredient; many stores have added gluten-free sections and restaurants have added gluten-free items to the menu. However, some people fail to recognize what gluten truly is, where it can be found and how it actually effects one’s body. The majority of people who are gluten- free do not have celiac disease or even gluten sensitivity. They just go gluten-free to reap the benefits of a healthier lifestyle, little do these people know there are few benefits to be reaped. With that stated, it is also important to note that people with other disorders such as autism or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), also go gluten-free to improve symptoms and traits. Despite the fact that removing gluten alone from a diet does not prove to help the symptoms as claimed. Nevertheless, going gluten-free is only beneficial for those who have celiac disease, gluten sensitivity or a wheat allergy. Countless members of society do not understand where gluten comes from, they just believe that it is not good for them. Gluten originated when people began to grow wheat and other grains as civilizations were created. Our ancient
One health condition that affects people is Coeliac Disease; this is intolerance to the protein ‘gluten’ which is found in wheat, barley and rye. When coming into contact with gluten the body produces antibodies which then attack the lining of the bowel. This then affects the body’s ability to absorb nutrients from food and can even lead to
Celiac disease seems to be on an up rise today. You now walk into grocery stores and restaurants and see gluten-free food everywhere. Thankfully, for the celiac disease community, life has become a little easier with these accommodations. When most people hear celiac disease many just think gluten-free diets, but they do not realize that celiac disease can affect all parts of the body and mind, or that the disease has a higher prevalence in women. It is a new lifestyle that many have to take on. In the next few pages, I will discuss the affects that this disease has on the body systems, the lifestyle changes many make when diagnosed with celiac disease, and the importance of educating those who are dealing with the disease on a day to day basis. I also will discuss information from two articles which focus in on the direct affects that the disease takes on women living with it, and the lifestyle changes that are necessary to manage the symptoms.
When we first found out that I had Celiac Disease, we had a hard time adjusting. None of my family knew what gluten was until then. We heard about thing like cross contamination or even that I couldn’t be in the same room that flour is being used. Slowly, we learned how to accommodate for my needs. We went to a dietitian who showed us how to spot foods that had gluten in it. We also found out that the grocery store Reasor’s labels food that is gluten free. After a couple of years, it became easy for us to find foods and drinks that did not have any gluten in
In recent years people have become more and more health conscious, but many people are more scared of gluten then they are of food that has been proven
Some of the most prominent health issues people have who consume gluten are diarrhea, anemia, skin rashes, and bone pain (more prominent in Celiac disease). In people with gluten resistance or intolerance the more prominent symptoms are gas, bloating, constipation,
Many symptoms thought to related to gluten might really be sensitivity to other parts of wheat flour or another ingredient in foods made from wheat. And then, a gluten free diet is not bad for you, and will help even if you have other wheat allergies. That's what food makers are counting on, and why you see so much gluten bashing on
That may be a snarky way of saying it, but it’s true. Scientific studies have concluded that sensitivity to gluten for people who do not have Celiac disease may be completely psychological.Especially relevant in a country where 17 million people may unnecessarily believe that they are gluten sensitive. (Source: A Mayo Clinic survey in 2012, cited in a NY Times article.)Especially shocking in a planet that spent $10.5 billion last year in gluten free products. (Source: Mintel, a market research company, cited in the NY Times article.)Especially important because a psychological disease can spread as fast as any virus but be more enduring.Especially lucrative for all the food companies making tons of money off of people like you.
This is also not true. Any individual diagnosed with Celiac disease will continue to require medical and dietary supervision. The lack of gluten in the diet may cause other nutritional deficiencies, such as anemia, or osteoporosis.
The protein contained in wheat, barley and rye, gluten, can be linked to around 60 dangerous illnesses. The most terrible fact is that only 1% of gluten intolerant people are diagnosed.
Imagine receiving a call from your doctor instructing you to refrain from eating wheat, barley, rye, and oats ever again. That means no more Krispy Cream donuts. People who are diagnosed with Celiac Disease cannot tolerate these types of food (King 115). This disease was first found in the second century, but was not identified as such until the twentieth century. This disease was thought to be common in Europe and rare in the United States, but the studies on that have not been focused on as heavily in the recent years (Fasano 1). This is becoming a more common occurrence throughout the human race over the last few decades. This is happening because scientist and doctors are learning more about this disease and what
Celiac disease effects around 1% of the world’s population; coincidently, the amount could be higher, due to undiagnosed sufferers. This disease is most common in Caucasians; however, starting to brach to other ethnic groups (Mayo Clinic Staff). This is a sensitivity to gluten,
Probably the single most common question we have at injust10pages is 'What is Gluten?' We answer that question with great detail in our free microbook titled: "Gluten Intolerance and Celiac Disease Explained InJust10Pages" written by Dr John Peragine. You can download it for free at the bottom of this post. For now we will go through the basics and will answer your question: "What is Gluten?"
Gluten free diets seem to be the new health fad, many people without allergies to gluten are trying this new diet and lifestyle. People have been switching to gluten free diets because they believe it will give them health benefits. Most of the Vitamin B consumed in the U.S. comes from breads and other grains, many of which a gluten free diet avoids. Although some people cannot eat gluten, like those with celiac, most people do not actually have a disease. Celiac disease is a real problem for some people and continuing to eat gluten can cause more damage and other health problems. Gluten is found in many other products, such as lip balms and medicines, making it hard to avoid gluten completely. Gluten can have damaging effects on some people’s bodies if they have celiac. Gluten can also have benefits and disadvantages to those who decide to be gluten free without celiac disease.
A diagnosis of gluten intolerance, gluten sensitivity or celiac disease can be scary. You were told to stop eating foods containing gluten. But, all too often, doctors talk in confusing medical lingo. Would it be a comfort if we explained all about gluten, in layman's language?
Spreading across nation is a hip new fad diet which excludes gluten from the menu. This topic is not black and white and many people do not know how the diet affects people’s health and where this fad diet originates from. To fully understand this topic a person has to know: “What is Gluten?” and as stated by Merriam Webster Dictionary it is “a substance in wheat and flour that holds dough together” (Anonymous). This means that the average person can in fact eat gluten, but that does not mean all people should eat gluten. Even though a gluten free diet can helpful to some specific types of people, it still hurts a majority of everyday people and this brings