May 3, 2008
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What Is Gluten And Why Would Anyone Want To Eliminate It From Their Diet?
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Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye and barley. It is the one that makes breads made with wheat elastic — which helps them to rise so beautifully into soft, light loaves.
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Gluten is the natural “glue” that holds a pie crust together so it’s flaky instead of dry and hard.
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Gluten is the protein in foods that can cause a lot of people with gluten intolerance (or Celiac Disease) a lot of
What’s the difference between gluten intolerance and Celiac Disease?
I am gluten intolerant.
Here is a little about my personal experience, how I discovered I have gluten intolerance, and why I only eat gluten-free foods now…
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