Popular Gluten-Free Foods for Gluten-Free Diets

Posted by Arushi Pal on March 17th, 2020

As people are becoming more aware what Gluten intolerance is and how to tackle it, more are opting for gluten free foods. Gluten is a kind of food protein mainly found in wheat, Barley, rye and the products made from them. Though a huge section of our diet mainly consists of wheat barley and rye, people are now coming up with healthy alternatives like corn, quinoa, buckwheat etc.

Corn which is very rich in fiber and nutrients is a wonderful example of gluten free food. Popcorn which is made from corn is therefore completely gluten free and can be enjoyed as a healthy snack by persons suffering from gluten sensitivity. Popcorn is safe for both who are having Celiac and non-celiac gluten sensitivity.

People suffering from gluten sensitivity may have to sacrifice their desire for beer, as conventional beer is made from barley and wheat. The solution is gluten free beer which is made from rice, millets, sorghum, corn or buckwheat. This gluten free beer will satisfy the beer lovers and will also save them from gluten sensitivity.

Marshmallow is one of the most favourite snacks worldwide. Do gluten intolerant people need to worry about marshmallows? Some marshmallows are made from ingredients like wheat starch or glucose syrup, these may be troublesome for gluten sensitive people. But nowadays many companies are making marshmallows with ingredients like corn starch instead of wheat starch, so they are gluten free and safe for gluten sensitive persons. Some manufacturers also make marshmallows which only contain sugar, water and gelatine, this make them dairy free and in most cases gluten free. Since marshmallow is very popular people don’t look carefully at the ingredients label before buying them.

People suffering from Gluten sensitivity can avoid unwanted bloating, Diarrhoea or headache by just reading the ingredient label on the marshmallow packets and buying the correct one. Thus, even gluten sensitive persons can enjoy the relishes of snacks and beer. Ifhey choose carefully and wisely, and utilise the substitutes available to replace gluten containing food.