A gluten-free diet is either a necessity or a preferred choice for someone who has celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS), who want to manage the symptoms of celiac disease, NCGS or has wheat allergy, they follow a gluten-free diet. Nutrition & Wellness Consultant, Sheela Krishnaswamy said about 3 gluten-free foods – almond, maize (corn) and rajma (kidney beans).
One can start the day by including almonds in the breakfast, or as a snack during the day. Almonds are gluten-free and 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. Composed of carbohydrates and fibre, rajma is a good source of protein. They are gluten free. They provide fiber, protein, carbohydrate, folate, iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc, and phosphorous. They are naturally low in fat, free of saturated fat and cholesterol free. Maize is one of the gluten-free cereals. Studies have reported maize to be a good source of carotenoids and polyphenols and the consumption of these antioxidants are associated with a lower risk of various degenerative diseases.
