GLUTEN-FREE
Gluten is the name for proteins typically found in wheat, barley and rye and contains a desired starchy quality, giving many breads and baked foods the chewy texture and flavour. Unfortunately gluten is not easily digestible by some due to the peptides within being resistant to stomach acids and may cause serious health issues. Celiac disease is an example were the body treats gluten as an invader. Wheat and wheat flour is known to provide one of the highest sources of gluten.
PROPOSED BENEFITS
Promotes improved energy levels
Reduces bloating
Helps with bone health
Eliminates certain health issues
DEBATED CHALLENGES
Negative glucose and lipid metabolism
Increased risk of metabolic syndrome
Can be harder to source certain nutrition
Unhealthy packaged 'gluten-free' foods
MEAT & FISH
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All meat and fish
VEGETABLES
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All natural vegetables
FRUIT
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All natural fruit
DAIRY & ALTERNATIVES
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All dairy, eggs and non-malted alternatives (double check for wheat flour or other additives)
NUTS, SEEDS & GRAINS
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All natural nuts and seeds
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Amaranth
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Arrowroot
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Brown rice
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Buckwheat
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Gluten-free oats
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Millet
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Quinoa
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Sorghum
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Tapioca
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Teff
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Wild rice
OILS
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All oils (double check for additives)
FLOURS
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Almond flour
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Buckwheat flour
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Sorghum flour
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Amaranth flour
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Teff flour
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Arrowroot flour
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Brown rice flour
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Out flour
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Corn flour
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Chickpea flour
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Coconut flour
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Tapioca flour
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Cassava flour
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Tigernut flour
SWEETENERS
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All sweeteners