Tag Archives: gluten free diet
Prebiotics
While gluten, and wheat more specifically, damage the small intestine of people with celiac disease or a gluten allergy, the gastrointestinal system is not completely defenseless. Human intestines rely on a proper balance of intestinal and colonic bacteria to stay healthy. People with celiac disease or a gluten allergy have more bad bacteria than good … Continue reading
Alternative Flours
Bread, cakes, roux based soups, crackers, cookies, stuffing – all this can be made to fit into a gluten free diet by exploring the different flours available to those with a gluten allergy. The key to success in baking with wheat gluten free flours is to understand the differences between alternative flours, both between the … Continue reading