Important news about gluten free diets

Up until very recently I had absolutely no idea what a gluten free diet was. I didn’t have even a grain of an idea (that's a pun). I have since found out that gluten is the protein part of certain grains like wheat, barley, rye or other similar grains. And some people, including me, are allergic to the gluten in these grains and, therefore, need to have a gluten free diet.

Sadly,it's not as easy as it sounds (did it sound easy?). Since someone with a gluten intolerance or celiac disease has to live on a gluten free diet, they should probably consult with a doctor or nutritionist first. If they don’t get the right diet information, they could face many problems.

If you suffer from either of these gluten allergies don’t worry since there is hope. A diet that can handle your  needs can be formulated and you can live a good life. Just remember to stay away from wheat based products. Again that might not be so easy to do, but that's the first step in going gluten-free.

If you like oats, then you’ll be happy to know that you don’t need to eliminate oats or oat products. If they’ve been processed free of the contaminating effects of wheat or such other grains, then you should be fine. But you will have to make sure that this is the case otherwise you will be inadvertently eating gluten.

Foods that you could eat on your gluten free diet include: corn, soya, rice, and tapioca. You can also have jams, and marmalades, sugar, honey, treacle and molasses too. If that’s not enough, your gluten free diet can include all fresh fruits and vegetables, along with eggs, milk, creams, butters and cheese. Tea and coffee, fizzy drinks and most alcoholic drinks are okay, too.

Although it might not be easy to stay on your gluten free diet, if you start buying ready prepared gluten-free foods, that can help.

So really if you just stick to the fresh food, and stay away from canned or pre-made foods,then you should be fine with your gluten free lifestyle. A little bit of careful planning and you should be able to handle a gluten-free diet.