Donatella Giordano - The Gluten Free Diet Quick Start Guide: Six Steps to Gluten-Free living PLUS 47 Fast, Scrumptious Recipes

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According to the National Institutes of Health in the US, around 1 in every 133 Americans may be affected by celiac disease but 97 percent of sufferers will go undiagnosed. Its also estimated that between 5 and 10 percent of the worlds population may be suffering some form of gluten sensitivity with medical awareness of non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) and gluten related disease (GRD) on the increase. In fact, a growing number of doctors believe gluten consumption is directly responsible for many common intestinal and non-intestinal complaints and symptoms can be improved greatly or completely cured by removing gluten from the diet.

"Dramatic improvements in symptoms and health can be observed in patients who try a gluten-free diet" Dr. Scott Lewey (source; Celiac.com)

A gluten-free diet is also being promoted by a growing number of famous names and celebrities who report that the removal of all gluten from their diet has helped them to lose weight and gain energy. Actress Rachel Weisz and country singer Josh Turner are just two of many famous names known to be gluten intolerant or to have a wheat allergy, and Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus and Kim Kardashian are just a few of the celebrities who tout gluten-free as their diet of choice, irrespective of gluten sensitivity. Tennis champion Novak Djokovic has also won countless matches on his gluten-free diet and this form of celebrity "endorsement" has led to an expanding range of gluten-free products becoming available in grocery stores.

Whether you have recently been diagnosed with celiac disease, have reason to question whether you may be gluten intolerant or sensitive, or youre simply interested in finding out whether adopting a gluten-free diet may be of benefit to you, the following report is designed to walk you through the process of removing gluten from your daily diet and, more importantly, to show you how simple it can be to enjoy gluten-free living.

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"Everyone is kneaded out of the same dough but not baked in the same oven" Yiddish Proverb

What is Gluten?

Heres a dictionary definition of gluten:

Gluten > noun a protein present in cereal grains, especially wheat, which is responsible for the elastic texture of dough

Gluten gives dough its stretchy consistency

Gluten is present in wheat, barley and rye, and its the stuff that gives bread dough its stretchy consistency when you knead it. It also plays a role in helping bread and dough based products to rise during baking and gives them the "doughy" or slightly chewy texture weve all become accustomed to in bready or floury products. As a natural source of protein, gluten is commonly used as an additive in foodstuffs with a low protein value, and its also used in a variety of hair and skin care products. Its the addition of gluten to a wide variety of foodstuffs that can make it difficult to ensure a product is truly gluten-free. For example, gluten is commonly used in soy sauce as a stabilizing agent and is often present in unexpected foods such as dry roasted peanuts, stock cubes, or foods with added vanilla or caramel flavoring.

The Codex Alimentarius is an international organization responsible for food labeling and other codes of practice related to food safety. Under current guidelines, foods that would normally contain gluten naturally can be labeled "gluten-free" when the main source of gluten is removed, but there is no legal obligation to mark the gluten content of all other added ingredients, especially those that would not normally contain gluten in their natural state. When you consider the potential for unexpected and hidden sources, eating a diet of foods labeled "gluten-free" is not necessarily a totally gluten-free diet! This is a major concern for sufferers of celiac disease.