Food for Thought − Gluten
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luten is a protein found in wheat, rye and barley that shows up in common products like breads, pasta and wheat-based cereals. It is the binding agent that gives dough its elasticity, texture and strength and allows pizza bases to be thrown in the air without breaking apart. It has little or no nutritious value and is almost indigestible by the human gastrointestinal system. In most people, gluten passes through the digestive process without any fanfare and there is no reason to remove it from the diet. However, in a growing number of people, it triggers an inflammatory process that can present with an allergic reaction such as coeliac disease (CD) or as a milder gluten sensitivity. It is estimated that only 1% of the population has coeliac disease and for these people even the smallest trace of gluten can be extremely serious. The inflammatory process for CD and gluten sensitivity targets the villi in the small intestine and causes these absorption sites to become damaged. There is often gut pain as a result of this but the reactions can show up anywhere including: ∞ Bowel problems such as diarrhoea, constipation, smelly faeces ∞ Gut pain 83% of gluten sensitive people have gut pain ∞ Unexplained fatigue caused by iron deficiency is a common symptom ∞ Chronic pain in joints and muscles ∞ Skin reactions including psoriasis, itching, hair loss, dermatitis ∞ Depression, anxiety ∞ Fatigue If you are suffering with these symptoms often and for no
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By Amanda Tait BA, Adv Dip Health Sciences, Registered Naturopath/ Nutritionist apparent reason, it is worth being tested to determine if you are coeliac and, even if the test is negative, trying a glutenfree diet. However, these symptoms can mean other serious health issues so it is worth seeing your doctor or health professional to rule those out. Gluten sensitivity and celiac disease are pretty common and although they are both very different in how the inflammatory reaction occurs, they both cause debilitating effects in people who are affected by these issues. Luckily these days with the increase in prevalence around the world, there are products and recipes everywhere. If you do decide to try a gluten-free diet it is important to find other grains that provide the nutrition and fibre that you normally get from wheat, barley and rye. There are many of these available including: quinoa, sorghum, freekeh, millet, buckwheat, rice and lots more. The secret to a happy transition is to find replacements and stick to them. Some of my favourites are OMG bread, Little Bird Macaroons and the Rebel Gluten Free Wraps. Pizza bases and pasta are easy to find too, so really you never have to be without. Got to: www.enhancedwellbeing. co.nz to view the courses and advice offered by Amanda at Enhanced Wellbeing.
