Are you living a gluten-free life? Perhaps you have just been advised by your doctor to give up gluten for good and are dreading what the future is going to hold for you food-wise. Whatever the case, despite what the general, gluten-consuming public may believe, living a gluten-free lifestyle is actually incredible! Here’s why!
1) Losing weight is so much easier.
Gluten is present in so many processed (and unhealthy) foods and is also found in rye, wheat and barley. When you consume gluten-free products, you give your body a chance to enjoy lower calorie carbohydrates.
2) There are endless delicious alternative foods.
So, you’ve given up gluten. It’s not the end of the world, especially if you consider the delicious alternatives available such as gluten-free grains, quinoa and rice. There are often foods that people tend to overlook, so give them a try and be prepared to be amazed!
3) Snacking becomes healthier.
Becoming gluten-free makes you re-evaluate your eating habits and this includes your snacking options. Where before you may have snacked on cakes, pastries and potato chips between meals, as someone living a gluten-free life, you will now likely be snacking on healthier items such as fruit and vegetables. Not only are these lower in calories, but they are also jam-packed with all your essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants!
4) Digestion becomes easier.
Many people who go onto a gluten-free diet do so because they experience digestion issues. Once you switch to a gluten-free diet, all those dreadful upset tummies are a thing of the past. What’s more, gas, bloating, cramping and diarrhea are all greatly reduced- what bliss!
5) A gluten-free diet can give you more energy.
For many people, consuming gluten can cause a reduction in nutrient absorption. When it comes to iron malabsorption, this can lead to fatigue, lack of concentration and a whole host of unpleasant symptoms. As soon as you eliminate gluten from your diet and your iron levels begin to increase again, it is amazing how your energy levels soar!