The consumption of foods containing gluten, such as wheat flour, barley and rye, can cause abdominal bloating in some people, but they are particularly dangerous for those who are gluten intolerant and can cause diarrhea, pain and frequent bloating in the belly.
In individuals intolerant to gluten, these symptoms appear because their body cannot digest this protein properly, due to a genetic alteration, and for this reason this is a permanent condition. See more about the causes, symptoms and treatment of gluten intolerance.
List of foods containing gluten
Here is a list of some examples of gluten-free foods that cannot be eaten in case of gluten intolerance:
- Bread, toast, cracker, cookie, pasta, cakes, Beer, pizza, snacks, hot dog, hamburger; Wheat germ, wheat flour, wheat semolina; Cheese, ketchup, mayonnaise, shoyo; Sausage, industrialized spices; Cereals, bar cereals, syrups and some remedies. Host distributed in the Catholic Church; White sauces; dehydrated soups or seasonings;
The consumption of foods with gluten causes abdominal bloating and the feeling of a bloated belly or other symptoms related to gluten intolerance, which can vary greatly between patients. See 7 signs that you may have gluten intolerance.
How to follow a gluten-free diet
The gluten-free diet is suitable for everyone who has a gluten intolerance, but everyone can benefit from decreasing the intake of food containing gluten.
In the gluten-free diet, all foods containing gluten are eliminated, which is not easy because this cereal is used in the preparation of many meals and therefore to follow a gluten-free diet it is important to consult a nutritionist who will help to find alternative foods and provide some recipes. Find out what gluten-free foods are.
Watch our video to learn how to remove gluten from your diet:
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