Gluten Free Naturally

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what is gluten anyway?

Gluten is the protein commonly found in wheat, rye and barley. It's found in most mainstream bakery and prepared foods (like breads, pastas and snacks) but it also hides in other unexpected foods such as soy sauce, licorice, soups, salad dressings, Playdough® and some medicines. Oats are also considered by some to be a source of gluten since they are grown, processed and stored near wheat (that's why we choose not to use oats in our products).

It's important to remember that "wheat-free" does not necessarily mean "gluten-free" since the food might contain rye or barley.

how can I tell what foods include gluten?

A big part of following a gluten-free lifestyle is learning what you can and cannot eat. Read labels carefully! When reading food labels, be sure to avoid wheat, rye and barley. As for other "hidden" ingredients, the FDA does not currently require manufacturers to declare gluten on labels so it can be hard to identify gluten-containing foods. The good news is that the FDA is working to adopt a common definition for "gluten-free", which will make it easier than ever before to find gluten-free products. Until this definition is decided upon, we suggest that you read labels carefully and ask a lot of questions, either by checking the manufacturer's website or calling their 800# for answers.

We know it can be challenging to eat gluten-free and we're here to help. For a wallet-sized reference list of foods that always or may contain gluten, click here. You can also visit our tips & hints section for more helpful information on living gluten-free.

why go gluten-free?

People with Celiac Disease (CD) and gluten intolerances need to avoid foods containing gluten or else suffer from short- and long-term health complications. Others simply choose to follow a gluten-free (GF) diet for general health reasons.

Celiac Disease is an autoimmune condition triggered by the intake of gluten in genetically predisposed individuals. The only treatment currently available for Celiac Disease is a strict gluten-free diet for life. The good news is that by eliminating gluten from their diets most Celiac patients see improvement in their symptoms. For more information on Celiac Disease, click here.

People with gluten-intolerances may experience negative physical responses when they eat gluten—upset stomach, headaches, nausea, etc. For most of these folks, eliminating gluten from their diet also eliminates these problems.

To Learn More about Gluten Sensitivity and Celiac Disease

Listen to our guests on Highway to Health previously recorded shows.

Just follow the links.

September 22nd-Gluten Free and Natural

10/13- Guest Dr. Bradley Bush- Gluten Sensitivity Testing

10/20- Enzymes and Gluten Sensitvity with Guest David Barton

To find out if you may be gluten sensitive you can contact Dr. Bonnie Buchman at Holistic Health Services for details regarding the

Gluten Sensitivity Testing!