Gluten-free diets have gained a lot of fame in the last few years. For someone who has celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS), a gluten-free diet is either a necessity or a preferred choice. A gluten-free diet is followed by people who want to manage the symptoms of celiac disease, NCGS or has wheat allergy.
Nutrition & Wellness Consultant, Sheela Krishnaswamy talks about 3 foods that make for a great addition to the diet, if one plans on going gluten-free in the near future. These are almond, maize (corn) and rajma.
Almonds are gluten-free and guilt-free. One can start the day by including almonds in the breakfast, or as a snack during the day. Almonds are available in many different forms, all of which make an excellent and nutritious addition to the gluten-free diet. Just a handful of these power-packed nuts may help towards overall good health. High in fibre, maize (corn) has a rich source of the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin that act as antioxidants. Composed of carbohydrates and fibre, Rajma (Kidney beans) is a good source of protein. They are gluten-free. They provide fibre, protein, carbohydrate, folate, iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc, and phosphorous.