5 healthy options for gluten-sensitive people

Suffering from gluten sensitivity but don't know what to eat? Here's expert inputs.

A gluten-free diet is not a fad diet popularised by Hollywood celebs, as many people believe. It is a life choice for 1 in every 200 individuals suffering from gluten sensitivity. Also, many people opt for a gluten free diet simply because it is more healthy. Whatever be the reason for eliminating gluten from your diet, there is a lot of confusion about what to eat and what not to, as almost everything food ingredient contains gluten. So to help you out, Nutritionist Deepshikha Agarwal tells about gluten-free foods that you can eat.

Quinoa: Replace rice and wheat with quinoa as it is gluten-free and high in proteins. It is low in calories and a great source of magnesium, iron, fibre and potassium. You can eat it as pasta and pulav or add it to your salads and kheer.

Ragi: How about starting your day with a cup of ragi roti or kanji? It not only fills your stomach but also provides high amounts of iron, calcium and fibre. For more health benefits of ragi, click here.

Rava (semolina): Be it rava upma or kheer, this food is a must for gluten-sensitive people. Another healthy alternative to keep you full, adding loads of fresh vegetables can make it healthier and tastier.

Bajra: It is time to replace your wheat rotis with bajra ones. It keeps you fuller for a long time and also aids in better digestion. Even diabetics can include bajra in their diet as it helps in maintaining blood sugar levels within control. Here are 5 healthy reasons to include bajra in your diet.

Corn: Not many people know that corn flour is rich in fibre and various nutrients like zinc, vitamin A and iron. You can eat corn puris in your lunch and to satisfy your sweet tooth, make a halwa by adding some ghee and jaggery. Even cornflakes is a healthy alternative.

Apart from these foods, you can also eat gluten-free pasta easily available in market. You can even include broken wheat depending upon the severity of your gluten sensitivity.

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