Got gluten intolerance? Many of us consume gluten on a daily basis — if not every meal. If you have celiac disease, you would just want to have a gluten-free diet. But that doesn't mean you have to completely do away with your grains. There are plenty of ways to eat a healthy and satisfying diet full of grains that will leave skin, bowels, and body happy. And the best part about them? They are easy to cook, digest and replace with your regular grains.

Millet

A good source of protein, B vitamins, iron and fibre and antioxidants, millet is also gluten-free, making it a whole-grain alternative for anyone suffering from wheat intolerance. Numerous studies also show that millet helps regulate blood sugar. Besides it's a great whole food that supports weight loss, weight maintenance, sustained energy, and heart health. Gluten-Free Diet: What Are The Benefits (and Disadvantages) of Going Gluten-Free?

Quinoa

There is lots to love about quinoa. It is not only gluten-free but is also full of fibre, protein, and folate as well as other vitamins and minerals. That best part about quinoa is that it is incredibly easy to make and works with any meal – breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even dessert!

Amaranth

Amaranth is a highly nutritious grain that is making a comeback in the breakfast aisle. This rice-like grain is a good source of protein and a great option for anyone following a gluten-free diet. It contains essential amino acids like lysine and methionine. Plus, it is rich in fibre (three times that of wheat) and contains calcium and iron too! Easy to digest and can make for a great alternative for wheat.

Buckwheat

Buckwheat is another gluten-free whole grain that's a great source of protein and fibre. You can cook up hulled seeds of the buckwheat plant to use in salads, soups, and stir-fry, buy buckwheat noodles, or use buckwheat flour in baking.  Buckwheat flour is also a great source of soluble fibre, great for digestion. Looking for List of Superfoods ? Here Are Cheap & Easily Available Indian Alternatives to Expensive & Overrated Superfoods. 

Sorghum

Gluten-free sorghum contains a phytochemical called policosanol, which may help manage cholesterol levels. Although sorghum is most often used as flour to make gluten-free chapatis or bread, try it as "popped sorghum," an alternative to popcorn. Sorghum has a great nutty flavour and taste.

Before you pick any food in the supermarket make sure to always read the label first. If you see the words wheat, barley, rye, oats, or malt listed in the ingredients, steer clear.

 

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