The Cave Men Were RIGHT – Gluten Intolerance Solved!

April 13, 2010 - PRLog -- Gluten intolerance is becoming more and more common, so much so that it seems every family has a member whose life has been made a living hell by grains. The diagnosis itself isn’t so much of a big deal, in fact it’s a relief to know what has been making you feel so sick, and let’s face it there are worse conditions to be diagnosed with. The hardest thing to come to terms with is realizing just how limited your diet will need to become. It is hard to imagine life without your favourite cereal or sandwiches. Fortunately there is a saving grace. Author of the Paleo Cookbooks series Nikki Young has transformed gluten intolerance from a curse into a blessing.

Gluten intolerance, or Celiac disease as it is more commonly known, is not an allergy or minor food intolerance. It's an autoimmune disease whereby the body's immune system attacks its own tissue. This reaction is triggered by gluten, a collective name for a type of protein found in bread, cereals, barley and oats. Gluten has become a permanent fixture of the human diet and until now sufferers have been forced to succumb to a very bland diet.

To a large extent the human diet is now driven by grains and the thought of giving up sandwiches, crisps, pizzas and cereals sounds rather scary. But here’s the truth, these foods are causing the human body serious damage and forcing the digestive system to digest unnatural food sources. Furthermore, these are foods which our healthy hunter-gatherer ancestors didn’t eat, yet they were healthier than us, stronger than us, leaner than us and weren’t plagued with endless conditions related to bad diet.

It is no wonder society as a whole feels lethargic and bloated, not to mention the amount of people enduring skin problems, respiratory problems, headaches and general bad health. We are working against the diet Mother Nature intended us to follow, how could that possibly benefit us? Clearly there are millions of people who are yet to be diagnosed with Celiac, but for those already suffering and those who want to stop the damaged before it’s too late, the answer is very obvious; cut out grains and follow the diet of our forefathers.

Feeling bloated and lethargic after eating a meal is unnatural and so very unnecessary, yet this uncomfortable post- meal state is something society has become accustomed to.

The Paleo Diet has fast become the number one choice for not just gluten intolerance sufferers but also dairy intolerance sufferers. Dairy is another food source wrongly perceived as a healthy natural part of our diet and also something our ancestors didn’t consume. Eating dairy contributes to weight gain, flatulence and phlegm problems, and is not required as part of a stable balanced diet.

The Paleo Diet is a saving grace for those who have trouble stomaching grains and dairy products, but it is also a lifestyle choice everyone should seriously consider reverting back to if we are to reinstate the health our hunter-gatherer ancestors enjoyed hundreds of years ago. Based upon the principle of eating naturally harvested foods such as meat, fish, vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds, the Paleo diet provides all the essential nutrients required to maintain a healthy body.

Food intolerances will continue their prevalence if we continue to ignore the diet prescribed for us by nature. Luckily, for those already suffering gluten and dairy intolerances there is a cure, and a delicious one at that. There need never be a dull meal time again. To help you create delicious gluten free and dairy free meals everyday of the week, Nikki Young has designed 310 Paleo recipes with simple step by step instructions for easy and nutritious cooking.

For further information on Gluten-free and Dairy-free eating, the Paleo Diet and Nikki Young’s Paleo Cookbooks, go to http://www.glutenfreecookbooks.com

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The Paleo diet is based upon the principle of eating naturally harvested foods such as meat, fish, vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds. The Paleo Cookbooks, containing over 310 recipes with simple step by step instructions for easy and nutritious cooking, will help you create paleo friendly delicious meals everyday of the week. The Paleo Cookbooks can be ordered at http://www.glutenfreecookbooks.com