vegetarian usually eat gluten.do gluten affect on our health?!

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Too much gluten doesn't cause diabetes but too much simple carbs can cause major problems with the blood sugar. To answer the what causes diabetes question, the link is to WebMD about the causes of diabetes. The second link is to a main page at WebMD with a bunch of links telling you how you can prevent it. Since the rate of Type II [adult/teen onset] is climbing rapidly, it wouldn't hurt to find out about what causes it and what doesn't. So don't stop eating Seitan yet but read the article for good facts.

http://diabetes.webmd.com/guide/diabetes…
http://diabetes.webmd.com/guide/diabetes…

Most people don't have a gluten issue. As diabetes rates are lower for vegetarians who eat a lot of gluten and meat eaters, I have to assume that gluten doesn't generally effect our health badly. But, you could be the one person who has a gluten issue. If I remember right, Thom Hartmann has some writings online about his own gluten sensitivity. (He's a radio show host and author on a variety of topics from history, to childhood psychology, to politics)

Here's the article that says Vegetarians are less likely to develop diabetes:
http://healthhubs.net/diabetes/vegetaria…

"If a group of beings from another planet were to land on Earth -- beings who considered themselves as superior to you as you feel yourself to be to other animals -- would you concede them the rights over you that you assume over other animals?" George Bernard Shaw

wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia has information on gluten at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gluten

use the one-word-a-search with words such as: raw, breakfast, lunch, sandwich, snack, tofu, dinner, casserole, souffle, dessert and smoothie in the search box of vegetarian times at http://www.vegetariantimes.com and don't forget to use the gluten-free option.good luck.

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First, if you have not been tested, it is important to get tested BEFORE you start the diet, because after you are on a gluten-free diet, there is no way to test for celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, and having a medical diagnosis can be important for your health and make things much easier for you in the long run.

WHAT IS GLUTEN?

Gluten is the protein in wheat, rye, and barley. (Oats are very similar, or are often contaminated with wheat, and some people who are gluten intolerant also react to oats.) Gluten is very common in processed foods, and a truly gluten-free diet is a lot harder than just avoiding pizza and pasta. It involves checking every ingredient of every food, drink, medication, and other products you can accidentally swallow just by touching your mouth, such as shampoos, lotions, chap stick, and makeup. (Yes, some people are THAT sensitive to it. But others are less sensitive.)

The easiest way to start a gluten-free diet is to start with plain, fresh (no sauces, no seasonings, no marinades...) meat and veggies and potatoes. Stick with this simple, plain diet till you can find resources to learn all the things you can and can't have. With the growing market for gluten-free food, there is now a wide variety of gluten-free options, including bread, pizza, crackers, and pasta. These are often made from rice or corn instead of the usual wheat. Find a support group or visit a gluten-free forum (see sources links) to learn the nitty-gritty details of the diet.

SYMPTOMS

There are 200-300 different symptoms that can be caused by gluten sensitivity. They range from
--digestive issues (diarrhea, constipation, indigestion, reflux, weight gain, weight loss, bloating, abdominal pain...);
--to mental health issues (depression, anxiety, mood swings, behavior problems...);
--to inflammation issues (aching joints, bones, muscles, increased asthma...);
--to neurological issues (migraines, vertigo, tingling, numbness, weird sensations...);
--to a wide variety of malnutrition-related and other issues (fatigue, brain fog, canker sores, osteoporosis, infertility, enamel problems, missed periods, painful periods, night sweats, thyroid problems, frequent infections...)


HOW IT AFFECTS THE BODY

Most doctors don't think a gluten-free diet is necessary for everyone, only those who have celiac disease or another form of gluten sensitivity.

About one percent of the population has celiac disease, which is an autoimmune disease. When they eat gluten, it triggers an immune response in which the body attacks itself, eventually destroying the villi of the intestines and making it difficult for you to absorb the nutrients you need. Fortunately, a very strict gluten free diet almost always leads to a complete recovery. However, in rare cases, it can leave permanent nerve damage. Celiac disease can also lead to many other debilitating and even deadly conditions, from other autoimmune diseases to cancer.

About 12 percent of the population has elevated antibodies in their blood that indicate some form of immune response to eating gluten, but do not have the classic damage to the intestines that doctors in the U.S. use to define celiac disease. Some of these people also have severe and wide-ranging symptoms. A recent study showed that even without the damaged villi of the so-called "gold standard" for celiac disease, those who have these elevated antibodies to gluten still have an elevated risk of death if they do not go on a gluten free diet.

Beyond that, some medical practitioners (many alternative and whole health practitioners as well as some specialists) think that a much higher percent of the population (a few on the outskirts would say everyone) have negative health impacts (ranging from digestive problems to fatigue) from eating gluten. Grains are very hard to digest to begin with, and over time, through selective breeding in the agricultural industry, the gluten content in the grains we eat has grown. This is sort of a far outfield idea. But almost everyone agrees that more research is needed to understand the full spectrum of gluten sensitivity.

Wheat gluten has protein, so it can be a healthy part of a vegetarian diet, although you should never eat too much of anything. as far as I know normal amounts can't hurt you unless you have a gluten sensitivity.

So do meat eaters... *face palm*