951194095 11/25/2015 Exploring the Basis of Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity Does gluten sensitivity exist, and if so how widely does it affect the general population? Having a gluten allergy can be a very real problem for the small percentage of people in the United States with celiac disease. Recently people without celiac disease have been attempting to find a connection between their physical well being regarding their gastrointestinal issues and a gluten-free diet. A large population have…
1. Thanks to the Kardashian family and many other celebrities, head turning glutes are the latest craze. However, these celebrities turn to plastic surgery to get their results, spending thousands of dollars on injections, implants, and liposuction. Many of us do not have that kind of money to spend, leaving us feeling discouraged that we will never be able to achieve our dream body/glutes. However, with all that said, several women and men are now turning their attention to fitness to attain…
Embarking on Gluten-Free and Paleo diets may appear frightening, but with the right information they can result in healthier lifestyles. While The Gluten-Free Diet focuses on avoiding Gluten, The Paleo Diet focuses on eliminating grains, sugars, legumes, processed sugars, seed/vegetable oils, and dairy (Hendon). The Gluten-Free Diet allows consumption of meat/grains/carbs/fats, simply no gluten. Gluten is a protein that can be found in “wheat, barley, rye and the derivatives of these grains,…
more ways than we would think; that thing we can’t live without, gluten. “Gluten is a protein composite found in several types of grains, including wheat, spelt, rye and barley,” (“6 Reasons Why Gluten Is Bad For Some People,"). Now when many of us here the word “gluten” we think about all of those people who suffer a…
special diet to the child. Three most popular diet & vitamin interventions for autism include the following: o The casein & gluten free diet o Vitamin B-12, A, D and C supplements. o Cod liver oil. The real cause of autism is unknown. Hence, any treatment linked to diet for autism should be confirmed with a professional first. a) The Casein & Gluten - Free Diet Casein & Gluten are commonly found in dairy, barley, oat, rye & wheat products. Experts suggest this diet because autistic people are…
About a Gluten-Free Diet Being fit and healthy is a popular trend now. People now a days are caught up on their looks, trying to obtain that fit body. People who are looking for that fit body have found that a combination of exercising and dieting are keys to success in obtaining that goal. Dieting is the number one way in trying to obtain that fit physique. The most controversial diet that is out there is the gluten free diet. What is gluten? Is gluten bad for you? Does going on a gluten-free…
Recently, there has been an appalling number of people taking on the gluten-free lifestyle, due to an increase in sensitivities. This has become a large problem for Americans since manufacturers create wheat that is disease-resistant and so they can have larger yields. A common misconception for gluten is that it is an allergy people can get, but really it is a physical condition in your gut. Undigested gluten proteins remain in your intestines and get treated as a foreign invader, so your…
Most people know of someone who has a food allergy if they do not have one themselves since they are so common today. These allergies range from soy to peanut to gluten to eggs and many more. Between the years of 1997 and 2011 food related allergies among children rose by nearly 50% which makes the odds of knowing someone personally or having one of your own much higher (“Facts and Statistics - Food Allergy Research & Education”). The severity of allergies certainly varies between people which…
Although many claim gluten free to be a fad diet, the advantages of gluten free include an increase in energy and weight loss. People who have autism, inflammatory diseases, or lupus find that removing gluten from their diets helped to improve and lessen the symptoms (Hyman). In addition, gluten is an issue when it comes to digestion. Therefore, cramps, upset tummies, diarrhea, bloating, etc. may all be obliterated by adopting a gluten free diet (Hyman). While it may seem like…
Lately, in our society, some people have been raving about going gluten-free. Every day, more and more people seem to be jumping on the gluten-free band wagon... at full speed. Those in the food industry seem to cater to the gluten-free hysteria. They label almost every product so individuals will know if what they're eating has gluten in it; whereas before, these labels were scarce. Better yet, these industries are selling more gluten-free products than ever before! All is right in the food…