Gluten: What It Is And What It Is Not
Gluten: A Biography
I had a hard time getting my mind around this but gluten is NOT wheat. And it’s not flour. Though it is found in each. Gluten is a combination of two proteins: gliadin and glutenin. It is a protein found in many grains such as wheat, barley and rye. Rice and corn are often called glutens but they only have the giadin protein in them. And it is the combination of the two proteins which make a lot of people really sick. More about that later. But what you need to know: Wheat bad. Rice good.
What is gluten’s life purpose?
Gluten makes dough pliable and baked goods chewy. Think coagulation. It’s also added to foods that otherwise don’t have a lot (or any) protein in them such as ketchup and ice cream. Gluten lurks in many things, but more about that later.
Why is gluten the devil?
For many, most, it is not. But for about 1% of the human population, it is sickening, damaging and absolutely incompatible with comfort, happiness or good health.
3 Comments to “Gluten: What It Is And What It Is Not”
HEYYY Wendie!! I think this site has the potential to be a very high traffic one. This “disease” and allergy is kind of a hot topic right now. I’m sorry that you have to deal with it but I’m glad that you are willing to share your experience and tips! Keep it up!
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I was diagnosed with Celiac in January, though I’ve been sick for years. I feel so much better now, but life without bread is depressing. I mean seriously depressing. I love your stuff on Evil Beet and your personal blogs. I hope you stick with this site too. There are other gluten-free blogs out there - but they’re terrible. Go Wendie!
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love to find any website on celiac.diagnosed 3 months ago and need all info i can get. miserably trying to learn what i can eat and what i cant.
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