Gluten sensitivity now plagues many people. Eating gluten-free is now easy as many foods are being sold commercially for those on gluten-free diets. Wheat has been a staple of the human diet for thousands of years, but many people are sensitive or allergic to wheat. This is caused by the gluten in the wheat and can be corrected by eating a gluten free diet. Even for people not allergic to wheat, eating wheat can lead to a variety of health conditions. Parts of the wheat plant other than its gluten, ca cause havoc with blood sugar, thyroid metabolism and even brain chemistry. Eating wheat has even been psychiatric disorders. Untreated, gluten intolerance can lead to heart disease and cancer.

What is gluten?

Gluten is a part of wheat and other grains. Glutens are proteins that are found in wheat, barley and rye. These gluten proteins are located in the seeds of cereal grasses. Other grains that contain gluten include spelt, kamut, faro, einkorn, and triticale. Rice does not contain gluten. Oats do not either, but they can cross contaminate during food processing, so they can contain gluten unless they are labeled as gluten free. The gluten is only located in sprouts or grass from the seeds. Wheatgrass and barley grass are ok to eat on a gluten free diet. Other grains that are gluten free are millet, buckwheat, and quinoa, and legumes like lentils, chickpeas and other beans. Now, many gluten-free foods can be found, which are made without wheat and using other grains such as rice or even potato flour.

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