You may see me boasting how all of Garden Lites' products are Gluten Free, it seems to be all the buzz lately. But do you know what gluten is? With the help of Celiac.com I gathered some basic facts about this rapidly growing allergy that you may not have known about.
- Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye and barley.
- Gluten intolerance, known as Celiac disease, is a genetic disorder that
affects at least 1 in 133 Americans. - Symptoms of Celiac disease include diarrhea, weight loss and malnutrition.
Here's a link to the Mayo Clinic outlining the do's and don'ts of following a gluten free diet.
It's becoming more and more popular for Americans not suffering from Celiac disease seeking a healthier lifestyle to adopt a gluten free diet. In 2008 Oprah began following a 21-day cleanse that among other things included eliminating - you guessed it - gluten! Now just because Oprah and a growing percentage of Americans are going gluten-free, please remember that I am not a doctor and you should speak to your doctor before making any radical changes to your diet. But if making a simple change can help your digestion and make you feel better from the inside out, why not look into it and see if going sans-gluten is right for you?
I am really looking forward to what this blog has coming up - spoiler alert! - Peg, our National Sales Director, and I, your trusty blogger (and Marketing Assistant!) Julie are going to embark upon a healthy lifestyle challenge. We are going to pull out all the stops and track our progress as we get real about our health and start thinking about what we eat. I can't wait!
Peace & Good Eatin'
Julie
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