Gluten In Foods You May Not Know

Many people are going gluten free because it has been discovered that gluten can be hard to digest for some.  It causes inflammation which is the root of almost all chronic conditions including heart disease. 

Of course there are people who have Celiac disease who have a serious intolerance to gluten.  Any small trace can cause a reaction.  Below is a list a list of foods that many do not realize contain gluten.  If you have Celiac  disease, be aware of this list and any foods that contain any of these foods.

1. Tea-  Some tea bags contain additives that contain a small trace of gluten.  Starbucks is pretty popular everywhere and most of their teas and special drinks contain gluten.

2. French Fries-  Yes potatoes are naturally gluten free as well as fries, if you make them at home.  However if you eat out, the fries are sometimes coated with flour so they don't stick together or fried in the same fryer as breaded chicken. This leads to cross contamination. You need to ask before you order.  There are some places that fry the gluten free fries in a separate fryer.

3 .Ice Cream- Many commercial ice creams contain the additive malt that contains gluten.  You need to label read.

Cost Effective Gluten Free Eating

Within the past few years without question, the gluten free lifestyle has taken the nutritional world by storm.  Gluten free diets were only followed by people with Celiac or that are gluten intolerant.  Now a lot of people, famous and not famous have jumped on the gluten free wagon.  It can be a healthy way of eating, however this takes work,  and a lot of people are on it for the wrong reasons.  Due to the high demand of gluten free products, the food companies are trying to capitalize on the gluten free craze.  This makes gluten free eating expensive, especially to those who have no choice.  Here are some ways to eat gluten free, healthy and  without breaking the bank.

Celiac Awareness Facts!!

You can do your part in helping to spread awareness of Celiac disease throughout the year.
Here are some interesting facts.

Celiac is not a food allergy, it is an autoimmune disease. 

Celiac can not be out grown, it is genetic with the only treatment, a gluten free diet.

It is one of the most common and under diagnosed auto immune disease in this country.

Celiac Disease Linked To Coronary ArteryDisease

In comparison to the general population, people with Celiac disease were almost twice as likely to have CAD, according to a study presented by the American College of Cardiology.   

Celiac disease is a chronic inflammatory condition of the digestive system that can damage the small intestine.  It was also linked to a greater risk of stroke.

Processed Food Linked To Autoimmune Disease

There may be a link between processed foods and the increase incidence of autoimmune diseases, a new study says.

It is a fact that autoimmune diseases, are on the rise.  These diseases include Celiac, lupus, multiple sclerosis, and autoimmune hepatitis, and Crohn's disease.  A research team from Israel and Germany say they have found evidence that the chemicals and additives found in processed foods may be playing a role.

Vaccinations And Celiac Disease!

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that can occur in genetically predisposed people where the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine.  People with Celiac are also at risk for other autoimmune diseases.  So many wonder if the immune system of people with Celiac respond the same to vaccinations.  It has been proven that for the most part, vaccinations work just as effectively as they do in the general population.  The only exception is hepatitis B vaccination.

Information On Gluten Free Diets

Happy 2016, as the holidays come to an end, many of us are making health resolutions for the year ahead.  If going on a gluten free diet is one of them, you may want to think twice.  The gluten free fad is one that doesn't seem to be fading anytime soon.  It is worth thinking about twice knowing the facts, before going gluten free.  Going gluten free is not for everyone, and many doctors advise that only people with diagnosed sensitivities, and Celiac disease adopt this special diet.

1. A gluten free diet is not always healthier.  There is no evidence that a gluten free diet has a benefit on someone without any gluten intolerance or Celiac disease.  Gluten free products tend to have more calories and fat.