Transitioning To Gluten Free Or Dairy Free Flashcards
Why do people choose to go gluten or dairy free?
For health reasons due to allergy, sensitivity, or intolerance.
What is the difference between intolerance, sensitivity, and food allergy?
When someone has a food allergy, the body triggers an immune response.
A sensitivity or intolerance will create a reaction triggered from the digestive tract (the body has difficulty breaking the food down and digesting it.
What kind of response do gluten and dairy create in the body?
An inflammatory response
What would be examples of an inflammatory response due to gluten?
Joint pain
Digestive distress
Irritated skin
Brain fog
Mood changes
What would be examples of reactions to dairy in the body?
Sinus congestion
Acne
Bloating
Gas
Constipation
What else does gluten contribute to?
Gut permeability or leaky gut syndrome. Leaky gut raises the chance of food sensitivities, autoimmune conditions, thyroid problems, malabsorption of nutrients.
What is a good assumption to have about gluten?
Even if you don’t experience any negative reactions with gluten you should still reduce your consumption of it on a daily basis.
What are the two culprits in dairy that cause reactions?
Lactose which is a sugar found in milk and casein, a protein found in milk.
Why would casein be a problem for a person?
It would be because they are allergic to the casein protein in milk.
What kind of allergic reaction are caused by casein?
Swelling lips, mouth, tongue, face, or throat
Skin reactions such as hives, rash, or red itchy skin
Nasal congestion, sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, coughing or wheezing
What are some benefits of going gluten free?
Less or no bloating
Healthy digestion and gut lining repair
Default into healthier meals (gluten is in most processed foods)
mental clarity
Enhanced mood
Improved immunity (thriving microbiome
Reduced chronic inflammation
Clearer skin
What are some benefits of going dairy free?
Better respiration
Decreased sinus infections
Reduced headaches
Clearer skin
Improved digestion
Improved sense of taste and smell
Improved energy
