Allergy to gluten: how to replace forbidden foods?
Theallergy gluten is a disease that causes, following ingestion of gluten, irritation of the small intestine. It activates an abnormal immune response and the absorption of nutrients, minerals and vitamins is prevented. As a result, the person suffering from this chronic illness is undernourished, the symptoms of which can be manifested by a few digestive disorders, fatigue, depression, joint pains, anemia, etc.
The origin of gluten allergy is poorly known to date. We would think of genetic and environmental factors. Some scientists believe that infant dietary habits may be involved. We just know that people with this disease have greater permeability of the intestinal wall.
The treatment of the'allergy Gluten is a gluten-free diet because no drug can effectively cure the disease. On the other hand, if you eliminate gluten from your diet, the symptoms will disappear completely.
Prohibited foods form a long list. Of course, there are pasta, bread, bulgur, spelled, kamut but also more surprising foods such as oil, beer and a host of ready-made foods. It must be said that gluten makes it possible to bind the food together. Some lipsticks also contain gluten! And when you know that even a small amount can reappear symptoms, the greatest vigilance is required. In organic homes in particular, foods are labeled gluten-free but are rather expensive. On the other hand, they are completely reliable.
Be wary of appellations such as malt, starch, hydrolysed vegetable proteins, starchy materials, anti-caking agents, thickeners, lightened fats. All this is gluten hidden under another name!
What to replace cereals containing gluten? Cereals tolerated by people withallergy There are more gluten than we think: buckwheat, rice, but, chestnut flour ... You just have to relearn how to cook and become familiar with the different textures. There are even flour mixes ready for bread or pizza dough.
For your sauces and pastries Like sponge cakes, pancakes and cookies, you can trade your wheat flour for a corn flower meal. Rice flour can be used to make your pizza dough. Buckwheat flour is good for breads and pancakes. To improve the texture of your dishes, do as manufacturers who prepare guaranteed gluten-free dishes: use guar gum or xanthan gum. You can also trade the flour in whole or in part for almond powder, coconut, brown mashed potatoes ...
For the bread, it may be time to invest in a bread machine to make homemade breads made from cereals and small delicacies such as dried fruits ...
The oils that are suitable for people suffering fromallergy gluten are corn, olive, rapeseed, safflower, soya and sunflower oil.
Our advice
If your allergy gluten has been diagnosed, the Primary Health Insurance Fund can partially reimburse you some products bearing thumbnails, and your mutual complement.
