Gluten can be said to be a group of proteins, or a mixture of two proteins termed prolamins and glutelins. These proteins are stored with starch in the endosperm of different cereal grains such as oats, wheats, barley, rye, as well as foods derived from these grains such as malt, crackers, bread, pizza, pasta, biscuits, cakes, sausages, beer, lager, stout, soy sauce, ready-made gravies and sauces. It has been researched that gluten can trigger adverse inflammatory, immunological and autoimmune reactions. It was also found out that these proteins are responsible for various gluten-related disorders which include celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity dermatitis herpetiformis, gluten ataxia, etc. The way forward out of these disorders is a gluten-free diet.
Below are 12 foods that are gluten-free:
1Meat
Meat is naturally gluten-free. Whether beef, poultry, lamb or rabbit meat. All are gluten-free and are the best foods to be included in a gluten-free diet. The only time when meat can seem to be having gluten content is when it is floured or breaded. Floured or breaded meat are made with wheat and wheat contains gluten. Aside from having a gluten-free food on your diet list, meat provides complete high-quality protein. It gives iron, vitamin B-12, eliminates skin diseases, prevents anemia, maintains cardiovascular health and strengthens the immune system. [1]
