Gluten; The mixture of glutenin and gliadin proteins in wheat, barley, rye, corn and oats is the main protein complex. Gluten protein is found in most of the foods we consume in daily life. In all kinds of food made with wheat, barley, oat, rye flour; Although it is found in many processed foods such as pasta, noodles, noodles, couscous, biscuits, bagels, bread, tarhana, semolina, crackers, ready-made tomato paste, ketchup, chocolate and sugar, among the beverages, boza, alcoholic beverages produced using malt (beer, gin, whiskey, liqueur, etc.), is also found in non-alcoholic malt beverages.
What is Celiac Disease?
Celiac Disease is a long-term disease that affects the small intestine and occurs in people with a genetic predisposition. It is an autoimmune disease. These people cannot consume gluten products. It is estimated that one in every 100-150 people in Turkey has celiac disease. Although the number of patients registered in the 2015 data of the Ministry of Health is 67 thousand people, the number of undiagnosed celiac patients is estimated to be around 1 million 23 thousand.
Who Should Eat Gluten-Free?
People with celiac disease or people with allergies/intolerance to gluten should follow a gluten-free diet. In these people, the intestines are sensitive to the protein found in grains called "gluten". These foods should be eliminated from the diet of celiac patients for life. If you have gluten intolerance, if gluten is removed from the diet for a certain period of time, the intestinal flora will renew itself and you can gradually add gluten back to your diet, and if you do not feel discomfort, you can consume gluten-containing foods.
Effect of Gluten-Free Nutrition on Weight Loss
While gluten-free products are products consumed by celiac patients; Especially recently, gluten-free diets have become fashionable in America and later in our country. Particularly, some athletes and well-known people have cited the gluten-free diet as one of the secrets of their success, which has increased the interest in the gluten-free diet.
Studies say:
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Gluten-free There is no scientific evidence to support the claim that a diet promotes weight loss.
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According to the American Dietetic Association, a person's weight There is no gluten-free diet that can help you lose weight.
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The British Dietetic Association (BDA) announced that the gluten-free diet was among the Worst Celebrity Diets of 2014.
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A new study presented at a meeting of the American Heart Association in March 2017 reported that gluten-free diets increase the risk of diabetes.
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Gluten and one of its component proteins, gliadin. It may contribute to blood pressure control and immune function.
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There is evidence that gluten-rich grains, especially wheat, may protect against cancers, inflammatory conditions and cardiovascular disease by creating a healthy combination of certain colon bacteria in the gut. .
Although gluten-free nutrition alone does not provide weight loss, the main reason for weight loss is the restriction of energy intake. Long-term use of a gluten-free diet; It can create an inadequate diet of carbohydrates, iron, folate, niacin, zinc and fiber. If you do not have gluten sensitivity, remember that studies show that there is no positive change in the microbiota in a gluten-free diet, and the number of healthy bacteria decreases.
The main goal should be to achieve weight loss and thus protect health by creating a negative energy balance with a balanced diet and increased physical activity.
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