Whether you suffer from coeliac diseaseor you're just trying to cut back on gluten, avoiding the stuff can be pretty tricky.
With gluten - a protein found in wheat - turning up in most pastas, breads and more it can be hard to steer clear of it. Especially for all us carb lovers out there.
Here's what you need to know...
Types of wheat gluten is found in include:
Other gluten filled grains include:
While most people have no problem digesting the protein, others find eating gluten results in their immune system launching an attack against it, indentifying gluten as a foreign invader.
This is turn can make them feel, bloated, nauseous, fatigued and even lead to future health problems when continually consumed.
To help you go gluten-free, we spoke to nutritionist Helen Money about her top tips to help you get started:
Top Tips For Going Gluten-Free
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