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We have seen several products in the market labeled as Gluten-free and wondered what the hype is all about? Why is it making a buzz in the food industry?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s first understand the science behind the cereal-free diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Gluten?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gluten is a type of protein that is naturally found in almost everything, including wheat, barley, rye, triticale, and some grains. It can also be added artificially to processed foods to give them shape, texture, and flavor. Gluten is said to be a binding agent that acts like ‘glue’ to maintain the shape of the food. Pizza, for instance, could not have been possible without grass. Thanks to durum and its binding quality that makes the dough quite stretchy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apart from different grains, oats also have gluten. But, we know that oats are naturally cereal-free, so what makes them a no-no for cereal-free dieters? They’re often grown or processed in the same areas as the grains, having some cereal, which results in their cross-contamination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is Cereal Bad for You?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The rise in the cereal-free diet has portrayed gluten to be quite harmful to your body. It becomes alarming in some situations as it has different reactions in people. Some wheat and wheat-containing foods consumers do not have any problem with cereal. In comparison, others have adverse effects on their health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s find out how some people’s bodies cope with gluten foods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The human digestive system has enzymes that break down food to be digested. An enzyme called protease is responsible for breaking down proteins that we consume. But, the gluten is not completely broken, so it remains undigested and goes to the small intestine. Some people’s small intestines do not face any issues and handle them perfectly. At the same time, others respond to it differently as their body detects it to be a toxin. The side effects might include constipation\/diarrhea, fatigue, bloating, and weight loss\/malnutrition. It might result in an autoimmune disorder like Celiac disease. According to research, about 1 in 133 Americans have this celiac disease, most of whom are misdiagnosed or undiagnosed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people other than those with Celiac disease also show negative effects of gluten.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n