Gluten is a complex natural protein, which is often called "gluten." This substance can be found in various cereal crops, especially a lot of it is found in wheat, barley and rye. For most people, gluten does not pose the slightest threat, but studies have shown that about 1-3% of the population still suffer from intolerance to this protein. This disease (celiac disease) is hereditary and to date does not respond to treatment. If a person who has such problems uses products that contain gluten , then there is a disruption of the intestine, because of which, useful substances and vitamins are not digested. Many even do not realize that they are sick, so you should stop eating foods that contain gluten if the following symptoms are observed:
- prolonged diarrhea or constipation;
- bloating;
- weakness and irritability;
- loss in weight;
- periodic abdominal pain;
- increased gassing;
- pain in the joints;
- ulcers in the mouth;
- sometimes rashes on the skin;
- problems with the liver;
- numbness of the legs;
- decrease in performance.
In order not to provoke the development of the disease, it is necessary to completely eliminate the consumption of this substance, for this it is necessary to know which products contain gluten.
Gluten-rich foods
Most gluten contains:
- wheat;
- rye;
- semolina;
- oat groats;
- yogurt;
- ice cream;
- chocolate;
- powdered milk;
- condensed milk;
- beer;
- any pasta;
- ketchup;
- mayonnaise;
- some sausages.
The largest content of gluten in products made from flour. So in bread there is about 6% of this substance, in cookies and wafers - 30-40%, in cakes about 50%.
Also, gluten is often used in the production of crab meat, processed cheese, canned food, semi-finished products, breakfast cereals, chewing gum , artificial fish caviar.
Products that do not contain gluten:
- potatoes;
- corn;
- natural meat;
- Nuts and seeds that have not undergone commercial processing;
- buckwheat;
- rice;
- natural dairy products;
- vegetable and butter;
- a fish;
- eggs;
- peas;
- tea without aromatic additives.
Fresh vegetables and fruits also do not contain this protein, but with caution should be used frozen and pre-packaged fruits, as well as dried fruits, tk. they may contain hidden gluten.