Perhaps there are still many who do not know what gluten intolerance, what are the symptoms and digestive problems that can be caused by gluten. It is estimated that 18 million people suffer from gluten sensitivity and they are the ones who know clearly that they are suffering from gluten intolerance. Not to mention those who do not know or are not aware that they have a gluten sensitivity. Most people with gluten sensitivity, does not have symptoms of gastrointestinal problems at all. In 2002, a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, linking chronic disease to gluten.
In countries such as Australia and the UK, 1 in 100 people suffer from Coeliac Disease. Many people with a variety of reasons, such as autism, also tend to choose not to consume gluten. According to statistics, rarely Asians (except West Asia such as India / Pakistan) has Coeliac Disease. Later, however, found several cases of Coeliac Disease.
What is gluten?
Gluten is a protein present in wheat, rye, barely, triticale (a combination of wheat and rye) and oats and the amount obtained from everything. If you're gluten-free diet, which means all kinds of gluten should be avoided.
People who are gluten-intolerant must avoid gluten-containing foods such as breads, cereals, cakes, biscuits, pastries, pasta, pizza, batters, various sauces and processed foods made from grains maker of some groceries at the top. Other form of gluten can be found in processed meats (sausage, risoles, smallgoods) cornmeal (if made from wheat), broth, sauce, gravy, use icing sugar mixture, mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard and pickles.
Gluten is a protein present in wheat, rye, barely, triticale (a combination of wheat and rye) and oats and the amount obtained from everything. If you're gluten-free diet, which means all kinds of gluten should be avoided.
People who are gluten-intolerant must avoid gluten-containing foods such as breads, cereals, cakes, biscuits, pastries, pasta, pizza, batters, various sauces and processed foods made from grains maker of some groceries at the top. Other form of gluten can be found in processed meats (sausage, risoles, smallgoods) cornmeal (if made from wheat), broth, sauce, gravy, use icing sugar mixture, mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard and pickles.
What foods are gluten-free?
Various kinds of natural foods (except wheat and family) usually is gluten-free, such as:
- Vegetables and fresh fruit
- Fresh meat of non-land, chicken and fish
- Eggs, nuts and legumes, fresh
- Milk (some flavored milk could contain gluten and can be identified from a list of its contents)
- Fats and oils
- Alternatives such as rice flour, corn (maize), soybeans, sago, tapioca, buckwheat, millet, amaranth, sorghum, quinoa, arrowroot, and potato starch
Some products have a gluten-free label. Under the Rules of Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (which may apply the most stringent standards, for label-free Gluten products), if the content is derived from wheat, rye, barley, triticale or oats, then it must be listed on the label. If food has been labeled "Gluten-free", then the food is suitable for people with Coeliac Disease, even if in the womb have a content list containing gluten. Typical examples include glucose syrup made from wheat but labeled Gluten Free, or caramel coloring of wheat, etc.
7 symptoms of gluten intolerance
As explained by dr. Amy Myers, Founder and Director of Austin UltraHealth Nutritionist in Austin, Texas, if you have any of the following symptoms could be a sign that you have a gluten intolerance:
1. After eating foods that contain gluten, digestive problems arise such as bloating, gas, diarrhea, or constipation.
2. Emerging skin problems (keratosis pilaris), usually in the back of the arm due to a deficiency of fatty acids and vitamin A deficiency secondary to fat malabsorption caused by gluten damages the intestine.
3. Feeling tired after eating foods containing gluten.
4. Diagnosed autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, scleroderma, and other.
5. Arise neurological symptoms such as dizziness, loss of balance, even migraines.
6. Inflammation, swelling, or pain in the joints of the fingers, knees, or hips.
7. Disruption of mood such as anxiety, depression, or fear.
1. After eating foods that contain gluten, digestive problems arise such as bloating, gas, diarrhea, or constipation.
2. Emerging skin problems (keratosis pilaris), usually in the back of the arm due to a deficiency of fatty acids and vitamin A deficiency secondary to fat malabsorption caused by gluten damages the intestine.
3. Feeling tired after eating foods containing gluten.
4. Diagnosed autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, scleroderma, and other.
5. Arise neurological symptoms such as dizziness, loss of balance, even migraines.
6. Inflammation, swelling, or pain in the joints of the fingers, knees, or hips.
7. Disruption of mood such as anxiety, depression, or fear.
Gluten intolerance check
You can test yourself on the presence of gluten intolerance, which may suffer by way of "elimination diet". It means to eliminate or avoid all foods containing gluten for approximately two weeks, see if there is a change and slowly consume foods containing gluten back to see if the symptoms come back. If you generally feel much better when living without gluten, or start to feel worse when taking them back, then it may indicate that you are indeed suffering from intolerance / allergy to gluten. However, we recommend you visit and consult your doctor.
You can test yourself on the presence of gluten intolerance, which may suffer by way of "elimination diet". It means to eliminate or avoid all foods containing gluten for approximately two weeks, see if there is a change and slowly consume foods containing gluten back to see if the symptoms come back. If you generally feel much better when living without gluten, or start to feel worse when taking them back, then it may indicate that you are indeed suffering from intolerance / allergy to gluten. However, we recommend you visit and consult your doctor.
