Thank you for your question. There is a lot of buzz about the health benefits of a gluten-free diet.
To answer your question, let's look at what gluten is. Gluten is a protein composite found in wheat, barley, and rye. Worldwide, it is a source of protein.
The primary purpose of a gluten-free diet is to treat celiac disease. Gluten causes inflammation in the small intestines of people with celiac disease. Eating a gluten-free diet helps people with celiac disease control their signs and symptoms and prevent complications.
There is no reason for an individual without celiac disease to follow a gluten-free diet. Whole grains are an important part of a healthy, well balanced diet. Why would you want to eliminate this source of protein?
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Hello Nina,
Thank you for your question. There is a lot of buzz about the health benefits of a gluten-free diet.
To answer your question, let's look at what gluten is. Gluten is a protein composite found in wheat, barley, and rye. Worldwide, it is a source of protein.
The primary purpose of a gluten-free diet is to treat celiac disease. Gluten causes inflammation in the small intestines of people with celiac disease. Eating a gluten-free diet helps people with celiac disease control their signs and symptoms and prevent complications.
There is no reason for an individual without celiac disease to follow a gluten-free diet. Whole grains are an important part of a healthy, well balanced diet. Why would you want to eliminate this source of protein?
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September 29, 2014 - 8:55amMaryann
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