Rakhi Sawant Starts Gluten Free Diet For Salman Khan Movie, Read Benefits Of Skipping Gluten

Rakhi Sawant is making headlines ever since she made it to Bigg Boss 15 with her husband Ritesh. The Queen of entertainment was among the top contestants of the last season but got evicted ahead of the grand finale.

Recently, Rakhi Sawant in an interview shared that she is trying to lose a lot of weight. In a video going viral on social media, Rakhi Sawant can be seen saying that she will gift a song to her fans soon. She added that Salman Khan has asked her to get in shape for one of his upcoming movies which is why she is on a gluten-free diet.

Rakhi Sawant shared that she has gone on a gluten-free diet like Shamita Shetty, Shilpa Shetty, and their mother Sunanda Shetty.

Not just Rakhi Sawant, we have earlier heard so many Bollywood celebrities talking about gluten-free diets. So, we asked Celebrity Nutritionist and Dietician, Shweta Shah, to share about this new craze of going gluten-free, how is it healthy. Read on.

What Is A Gluten-Free Diet?

A gluten-free diet is a diet without food containing gluten(gluten is a substance found in wheat, barley, and rye).

Why Is Gluten Unhealthy?

The expert shared that gluten triggers a number of diseases majorly creating problems in the gut. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder majorly caused by gluten, in which gluten triggers immune system activity that damages the lining of the small intestine.

Wheat allergy which is quite common is a result of a gluten diet. It leads to health issues like congestion, breathing difficulties, and other symptoms over time.

Benefits Of Having A Gluten-Free Diet

Going gluten-free by avoiding food sources like wheat, barley, rye, one starts to see major changes in their health because the gut starts getting healthier. The gut can absorb nutrients well. So, consuming a gluten-free diet results in a number of benefits in overall health.

• Promotes good digestion and improves the gut health
• Improves energy levels
• Eliminates bloating
• Reduces joint pain
• Reduces the frequency of headaches
• Improves lactose tolerance
• Improves bone health
• Improves skin health
• Reduces hair loss

How To Follow A Gluten-Free Diet?

To follow a gluten-free diet, one must avoid eating the following foods -

• Wheat
• Barley
• Rye
• Triticale
• Most breads, crackers, and wraps
• Most baked goods like cakes, cookies, pastries, doughnuts, etc
• Some snack foods- chips, snack mixes, energy bars, etc

What Are Some Gluten-Free Foods?

Avoiding gluten doesn't mean you take away all the flavours from your diet. There are different alternatives to gluten. You can include the following foods to your diet if you wish to go gluten-free.

• Amaranth
• Arrowroot
• Buckwheat
• Flax
• Gluten-free flours — rice, soy, corn, potato, and bean flours
• Millet
• Quinoa (quinoa benefits)
• Rice, including wild rice
• Sorghum
• Soy

If you are undergoing medication, make sure you consult your doctor before making any changes in your diet. Do you have any other questions related to consuming a gluten-free diet? Write to us and we will get your queries answered by our expert. For more such health-related stories, stay tuned!