What is Gluten you may ask... yes, we all heard of gluten free this, gluten free that but what is gluten?
Gluten is a type of protein commonly found in rye, wheat and barley.
it is also found on most types of cereals and all kind of bread on the supermarket shelves.
saying that, not all foods from grain contain gluten as for example those which do not contain gluten such as wild rice, corn, buckwheat ( not to be confused with wheat), millet, quinoa, oats, soyabeans and sunflower seeds.
the gluten is the elastic rubbery in grains which bind the dough in foods such as bread which contribute to its spongy consistency.
Do you know that half of the world population has the Celiac disease.
In such situation, the gluten in food stimulate the immune system to react with the bowel tissue causing its inflamation.
That leads to flattening of the small intestine lining which interfer with the absorption of nutrients to feed the body.
Celiac is a life style can only be treated through gluten free diet.
Other food intolerance are not the same as Celiac which are not related to the inflamation of the intestines however, food allergy should be treated with the same respect as it effect our daily life.
Come along to Sovereign Harbour Cookery Club and join one of the two groups in order to meet others in the same situation as you.
Eating the right food can prove a god sent recipe for good health.
Come down and join us for FREE
Sam Sweiry
Founder and Organiser
The Cookery Club of Sovereign Harbour
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