Gluten

All about “Wheat”, a staple of our diet?

March 29, 2020

Wheat is the staple food in many parts of the world, particularly in North America and the rest of the West. There are different varieties of wheat, but the most widely cultivated is common wheat, or soft wheat. Characteristics of wheat: Rich in fiber; Source of iron; Rich in group B vitamins; Source of vitamin E; […]

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Everything about Gluten – Gluten Intolerance – Gluten Free Foods

March 27, 2020

1. What is gluten? Digestive discomfort, throbbing fatigue, unexplained blues can be explained by gluten intolerance, also known as celiac disease. The effects of this intolerance can be reduced by avoiding foods that contain gluten. Gluten is a generic term for the proteins found in certain cereals: rye , oats , wheat , barley , kamut, spelled. The gluten proteins which cause celiac disease are […]

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