Two of my followers had asked, “What is gluten?” “And why do people go on gluten free diet?”
Gluten is mainly found in wheat, cereal grain, oats (in some cases), barley, and rye; which creates that elastic texture in dough. In latin meaning “glue”. It’s a combination of two gluten proteins that causes celiac disease.
Celiac disease is a condition in which gluten triggers immune system activity that damages the lining of the small intestine. Over time this damage prevents the absorption of nutrients from food. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder.
(Source from the mayoclinic. Photo credit from healthline)
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