What’s wrong with bread and dairy products? You keep thinking this to yourself as whenever you eat any of these, mainly two things happen-
- Either you get bloated quickly and often have an upset stomach
- Or you feel lethargic and full for some time afterward
And lastly, you stop eating dairy products altogether. Because you concluded it like- ‘I have a gluten allergy and I can’t eat all these things’.
What is gluten sensitivity?
It’s always better to consult the best gastroenterologist in Kolkata and have your condition diagnosed. So, what does ‘gluten sensitivity’ actually mean?
Let’s dig deeper.
Unfortunately, there is no easy and one-line answer to this. If you have developed certain symptoms like excessive bloating and abdomen pain and these get better when you are on a gluten-free diet, you may have a gluten allergy.
How Gluten Causes Trouble?
People, who have celiac disease, can’t tolerate even a little amount of gluten. In their cases, gluten triggers an immune reaction which damages the linings of the intestine. It often interferes with the way one’s body absorbs the nutrients from food. However, if left untreated, gluten sensitivity often leads one to experience bigger disorders like infertility, nerve damage, osteoporosis, and seizures.
Saying NO to gluten
Has the top gastroenterologist in Kolkata advised you to stay away from consuming gluten? Avoiding to eat gluten means more than giving up cereals, bread, pizza (oh no!), pasta, and beer. For your information, gluten also hides in many other products like frozen vegetables in soy sauce, sauce, some foods with ‘natural flavorings’, mineral and vitamin supplements, some medicines, and even toothpaste. It seems like following a completely gluten-free diet is very challenging!
Be aware of nutritional deficiencies
Have you determined to go gluten-free? It’s important to know that you might end up facing nutritional deficiencies. The best way to make up for your nutritional deficiencies while you are on a gluten-free diet is by consuming whole foods.
Add up some nutrients to your gluten-free diet
- Fruits
- Vegetables
- Nuts
- Legumes
- Seeds
- Eggs
- Fish
- Poultry products
Did you know the more variety is there in your diet, the less likely you are to suffer from a nutritional deficiency?
Keep in mind
Just because a packet’s label says that the product is ‘gluten-free’ doesn’t mean that it’s healthier. Always consult with your gastroenterologist in Kolkata before changing your lifestyle and diet altogether.