THE BENEFITS OF GOING GLUTEN-FREE

If you’re new to the gluten-free diet, you may be wondering what all the fuss is about. After all, it’s just a diet right?

Well, not exactly. The gluten-free diet is a way of life for many people who suffer from Coeliac disease, a digestive disorder that affects an estimated 1 in 70 Australians.

This means that around 500,000 people in Australia have the condition. It is also estimated that up to 80% of people with Coeliac disease remain undiagnosed.

For those with Coeliac disease, eating foods that contain gluten can cause serious health problems.

Symptoms of Coeliac disease include diarrhoea, constipation, bloating, nausea, and vomiting. In some cases, it can also lead to nutrient deficiencies, weight loss, and anaemia.

The good news is that following a gluten-free diet can help alleviate many of these symptoms and improve your overall health. Here are just a few of the benefits of going gluten-free:

1.You’ll feel better.

The most obvious benefit of going gluten-free is that you’ll feel better. Eliminating gluten from your diet can help reduce inflammation in the gut and improve digestion. As a result, you’ll likely experience fewer stomach aches and other digestive problems. You may also find that you have more energy and focus throughout the day.

2.You’ll lose weight or maintain a healthy weight.

For some people, going gluten-free leads to weight loss. The reason for this is grains such as wheat and barley are high in fats, carbohydrates, and calories. Cutting them out of your diet can help you lose weight or maintain a healthy weight without feeling deprived or starving yourself.

3.You’ll have more energy.

Sticking to a healthy, gluten-free diet will give you more energy throughout the day without the crashing feeling you sometimes get after eating high-carbohydrate meals loaded with gluten. This is because a gluten-free diet is low in processed foods and unhealthy additives while being high in fibre and nutrients like vitamin C and B vitamins.