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Gluten-Free Doesn't Have to Mean Boring
There are so many people these days that are being diagnosed with Celiac Disease which is basically an auto-immune disorder that affects the small intestine. The most common treatment for Celiac sufferers is a completely gluten-free diet.Gluten is a specific type of protein that found in the starch of grains. Gluten is important in the creation of breads because it holds the carbon dioxide produced by the yeast.
So what does this mean exactly? Firstly; Gluten is a unique kind of protein that is naturally found in grainy starches; it is an important element in any bread-making process as the Gluten is able to “hold onto” the carbon dioxide that is produced by the addition of yeast in bread recipes. “Gluten-Free” means products or meals that do not contain any wheat; triticale; barely; oats and any gluten additives. Other products that may contain large amounts of gluten are your over-the-counter vitamins and prescription medications. Similarly gluten is often used as a thickening agent in foodstuffs and thus Celiac sufferers or those who wish to have a diet completely free of any gluten will have to take the time to inspect product labels.
Gluten-Free Foods: Truth in Advertising
Thankfully nowadays food labels are highly informative and anyone who is unsure can simply check the label of their favorite food for any gluten additives or ingredients. The good news is that several food companies have heeded the call for Gluten-Free products which are available in special sections of most stores; at major health stores and from specialized online stores. In fact, as the awareness of Celiac disease grows so does the gluten-free range of products one can choose from; with many new companies now even extending their gluten-free range to include a wide range of gluten-free products.A few years ago trying to find anything free of gluten ingredients was nearly impossible and most Celiac sufferers where left to try and fend for themselves; most ended up getting their sustenance from a pure vegetarian diet. But that isn't the case anymore. Now you have more than a few options. One option is gluten-free bread crumbs, another one of course is to go out and buy some of delicious gluten-free pizza crusts.
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Venice Bakery
134 Main Street
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 322–7357
http://www.venicebakery.com/
