Perhaps You Should Try A Gluten Free Diet

By Lindsey Neville

If you feel bloated or lethargic after eating you may need to be on a gluten free diet. We all eat too much at times and then we feel tired of so full we have to lie down. This happens now and again. But if this is a regular feeling for you then you might be allergic to gluten. Gluten is found in wheat, and barley, and in rye. It is the part of the wheat that makes bread dough gooey.

But gluten is also the amino acid that causes the digestion problem with those who are gluten sensitive. Gluten actually causes the immune system in our bodies to attack the digestion system. Many do not realize they have this problem. But the numbers are growing as is the awareness of the problem. Right now one in 150 people suffer from gluten sensitivity.

However if you put your mind to it you can eat gluten free. The key is to identify your condition and eat around it, plan your diet around it as it were. For autistic children, recent studies have shown that gluten worsens their condition. When children with autism avoid gluten their conditions their parents report are better.

Of course if you have an autistic child consult with your doctor about his diet. And for anyone thinking that gluten might be a problem for you talk to your doctor and if you have a nutritionist speak with him or her also.

If you do need to change your diet there are many tasty gluten free foods on the market. There was a time that all people could do was to make their own gluten free products from soy flour and other gluten free ingredients. Gluten is an amino acid. It is a protein. Many companies have found a way to eliminate this amino acid without affecting the flavor of the food.

But now you can buy many gluten free products on the shelves. There are gluten free pretzels made from potatoes. And there are also products like bread mixes that need only water added. If you like eating out at restaurants you might have problems finding meals that will not cause you problems.

But today there are many eateries that offer gluten free meals on their menus. If you are having problems after you eat you may have a gluten free diet need. The challenge is that this is a problem hard to diagnose by even the most trained doctor. The usual medical procedure is to cut out various foods until the right one is detected that is causing you the problem.

You might have to go through a lot of pain and discomfort before the right diagnosis is made. But if gluten is a problem you can rest assured that there are many products you can eat without worrying about the bloating, abdominal pain, and even diarrhea. If you think you might have a gluten sensitivity consult with your doctor and seek his advice as to whether or not you need to be on a gluten free diet. - 31875

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