What is wheat?
Wheat is a popular grain farmed throughout the world for use in various foods such as bread, pasta and many types of baked goods. It has been a staple of cultures’ diets for several thousand years, although most grains have been bred and modified over this time to improve yield and therefore differ from those our ancestors may have consumed.
What is gluten?
Gluten is a protein found in certain grains such as wheat, barley and rye. Those who have a gluten intolerance should avoid all three of these grains and any other foods which may also contain trace levels of gluten.
What does an allergy or intolerance to Gluten or Wheat mean?
It is a common assumption that wheat is thought of as the primary grain to which people have an allergy or intolerance. Non-coeliac gluten sensitivity has become better understood in recent years, and we’re just beginning to determine how widespread it really is [1, 2].
Although Wheat is often the cause of a food allergy or intolerance, there are other grains that can cause an allergy or intolerance, including Barley and the lesser-known component Gluten. Furthermore, Rice and Oats can also cause your body to react, and all of these items are accountable for various individual food allergies & intolerances throughout the UK.
What are the Symptoms?
Common symptoms of Wheat or Gluten intolerance include;
- Bloating
- weight gain
- fatigue
- skin problems (such as eczema, rashes or even acne)
- migraines
Common allergy symptoms of wheat or gluten include;
- Sneezing
- Itchy, red or watery eyes
- Swollen lips, tongue, eyes or face
- Stomach pain
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Wheezing, difficulty breathing or a tight chest
- Anaphylaxis (Anaphylactic shock)
It’s important to remember is that even a mild food allergy or intolerance to grains and staples may affect the way a person is able to live their life. Even more importantly, these foods are one of the most common inclusions in any person’s diet, meaning the offending food will be difficult to detect, and thus avoid. An allergy or intolerance can help in this regard, but you should always be careful when picking up produce from the shops and read the ingredients carefully.
Foods to Avoid
Foods containing gluten or wheat include;
- Pasta
- Baked Goods
- Cake
- Biscuits
- Pastries
- Wheat, barley or rye Bread
- Couscous
- Brewer’s yeast
- Beer
- Vinegar
- Breaded foods
- Durum
- Kamut
- Many pre-packaged foods, tins and sauces
Wheat and gluten-free alternatives
- Quinoa
- Gluten-Free Oats (Oats don’t usually contain gluten, but may be processed in an environment with gluten, so the potential for cross-contamination should be considered)
- Potatoes
- Rice
- Corn
- Fresh Vegetables
Test My Food Sensitivity tests food intolerance and sensitivity items related to Gluten and Wheat.
At Test My Food Sensitivity, our expert team have devised a bioresonance hair test, that tests up to 1600 food and non-food items, highlighting what foods your body is sensitive to. Examining hundreds of food and non-food items, the team aim to provide you with all the results you need. This can be completed easily at home by sending us a sample of your hair in the post.
What do we offer?
The full Test My Food Sensitivity process offers:
- Bioresonance hair sensitivity testing
- Comprehensive Reports sent via email
Instant Results Access through Email
At Test My Food Sensitivity, we know you want to know what you are sensitive or intolerant to as soon as possible, as you are most likely looking to alter your diet and cut out offending foods. Therefore, we provide you with access to your results as soon as they are tested and have been verified.
Once approved, you will have secure online access to them having received an email from us. With your results begin your journey to a new and healthier you, as you eliminate offending foods from your diet. Take a look at your results and read your in-depth report on your sensitivities.
