You have been bombarded by the gluten free brigade by now. It's hard not be (unless of course you live in a cave). If you are reading this, I'm sure you must be wondering how gluten can do you any good... How is this even possible? Some of you have even made the gluten free diet your own by now, though with many inhibitions. But, there is enough proof that going gluten free completely can backfire in a big way. Unless you have an allergic reaction to gluten, it is best to have it in little amounts. Don't be shocked; we'll tell you why.

1. You'll Pack In More Energy

Grains packed with glutens have a whole lot of iron and vitamin B, an essential factor in keeping the energy levels up.  For those who feast on gluten-free breads and pastas, items made from gluten-free flours lack in that department, since these flours don't have the necessary minerals. Hence, such people end up with a doctor's prescription to prevent nutritional deficiencies.

2.  Lower Risk Of Heart Disease

Grain-based foods are the biggest source of nutrition the world over. A study conducted says, it provides for more than 40% of the nutrition of the entire world population. Since, gluten-filled grains are packed with fiber, an essential component of nutrition, people gorging on them had better blood-sugar levels, had regular and healthy trips to the washroom, and most importantly put heart disease at bay. What's more, their cholesterol level was also found to be in check.

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3. Gluten Allergies – Oh No!

The body is an intelligent machine. It reacts to changing circumstances and adapts accordingly. For example, try not eating peanuts for a few months and then eat them of all a sudden. You'll realize that your body doesn't process it as well as it used to. That's because it stopped producing enzymes which were required to process the gluten. End result – a gluten allergy. You'll have to stay off peanuts for the rest of your life. Not fancied, is it?

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4. It Helps In Losing Weight

Wait, what? Weight loss? But the whole point of going gluten-free is to lose weight. There is one thing though that people don't realize. When people opt for foods which are labelled as gluten-free, the manufacturers replace the gluten with added sugars and fat to keep the bread's elasticity intact, thus resulting in weight gain. The natural fiber available in gluten foods helps to steady the blood-sugar levels and keeps you feeling full for longer periods. A 2015 study also found that increasing fiber intake had the same impact on weight loss as a diet which is gluten-free.

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Now that you are armed with the right information, put a stop to fancy diets and go for a full-fledged diet with complete nutrition. And remember, gluten diet is good.