Making the Choice
Whether a lifestyle choice or a health requirement, gluten is a critical topic that requires constant research, professional help, cautious label reading and making natural choices. Most importantly is aiming for balance by listening to your own body requirements rather than fashionable diet hypes.
up with a clean and healthy lifestyle, but does that mean gluten is the villain?
The Gluten-Free Diet: Fads vs. Facts
With the exception of celiac and gluten sensitivity, there is a misconception that following a gluten-free diet will revolutionize a person’s health and help them shed a lot of weight. Surprisingly, a gluten-free diet, if not done properly, can have adverse reactions on your health, weight and lifestyle.
vigorous processing methods to increase production. Hence, the conventional grains we get are not whole. Also, gluten is used as a thickening agent in a large number of highly processed and unhealthy food items such as sauces, condiments, packaged soups and high-sugar pastries. Naturally, by avoiding highly processed food you will end
For people choosing a glutenfree diet as a lifestyle choice, there are several hidden ingredients they should be aware of. If a product is gluten-free or low-carb, it does not automatically mean it’s healthy. Many gluten-free products contain highly processed ingredients, preservatives and a lot of sugar to make the end product edible and in an acceptable form. Following a clean lifestyle involves choosing natural over processed whether it contains gluten or not.
For people choosing a gluten-free diet as a lifestyle choice, there are several hidden ingredients they should be aware of. If a product is gluten-free or low-carb, it does not automatically mean it’s healthy. Many gluten-free products contain highly processed ingredients, preservatives and a lot of sugar to make the end product edible and in an acceptable form. Following a clean lifestyle involves choosing natural over processed whether it contains gluten or not.
Where to Buy Gluten Free Products • Danube • Tamimi Supermarkets • Health Couture Outlets • Organic and Nutrition Corner, Al Oruba St. • Special Loaf (specialized gluten-free bakery), Exit 5
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