The Benefits of Gluten
The Benefits Of Gluten
The current gluten-free diet craze is unhealthy for those who do not need it. Traditionally our kind of high-carbohydrate eating has been the diet of people throughout recordable human history, and a large share of these civilisations, ancient and modern, have relied on generous amounts of wheat, barley, and or rye for survival.
Exaggerating the benefits of a wheat-free diet have consequently seen an avalanche of so many books promoting a low-carb movement, typified by the popular Paleo and Atkins diets. These books recommend people eat unlimited amounts of eggs, full fat cheese, other dairy products, meat, fish, chicken, and vegetable (olive) oils; and reduce or eliminate favourite (even non-gluten) "comfort foods," like corn, rice, oats, quinoa, millet, buckwheat, potatoes, and beans. Gluten has been vilified by these people and created mass confusion regarding gluten. The world is trying to ‘fix’ their health problems by eating gluten free. Unless you have been diagnosed with coeliac disease by a biopsy, the bacteria in your gut is where you should be focused to regain digestive health.
What Is Gluten?
Gluten is a form of protein present in wheat, barley, rye and other grains. Gluten is what makes dough rise and stay elastic. Gluten is often used to make seitan, a meat alternative used by vegans to make a plethora of dishes from burgers to bolognaise. Gluten is sometimes added to other foods to increase their protein content. You can incorporate this beneficial protein into your diet in many ways. Always be sure to use organic products to avoid pesticides, herbicides, fertilisers etc.,
SEITAN:
Seitan (also known as wheat meat or wheat gluten) is a dynamic, rich-tasting food popular in veggie burgers, stir-fries, cutlets, and other dishes. Made from wheat gluten cooked with shoyu and kombu, it is a staple of traditional Far Eastern cooking, especially among Buddhists who prefer a strong, high-energy vegan dish to animal-based food.
Seitan is high in protein, calcium, iron, and other nutrients, seitan gives strength and energy, and contributes to general good health. It is particularly strengthening for the liver and gallbladder.
GRAINS:
There are certain health benefits of eating wheat, barley and rye. They act as prebiotics, which means that it is fuel for the healthy bacteria that live in our gut. It helps these bacteria to proliferate and create good digestive health. They are very high in fibre and helps to lower cholesterol. It also helps to stabilize blood sugar. When used in its whole, unprocessed form, wheat, barley and rye are very healthy foods.
In good health
