Popular emulsion stabilizers that are used commercially include mono- and diglycerides, xanthan gum, carrageenan, lecithin, guar gum and cellulose to name a few. These food additives may be responsible for triggering an immune response.
Research has come to a disturbing prediction – emulsion stabilizers may be altering the microbiota (bacterial ecosystem) in our gut. Consequence – the bacterial species in our gut may develop the capacity to digest and penetrate the mucous membrane that lines our intestinal wall.
A damaged mucous membrane may results in a leaky gut. If this was to happen, harmful bacteria, undigested food particles and toxic waste will be able to move through the gut wall and into your bloodstream.
Our immune system would naturally launch an attack on all foreign invaders by first producing an inflammatory response. At this point, inflammation in your gut and throughout your body will be going off like fireworks at the start of a new year.
If the above reading seems somewhat familiar, that’s because – wait for it – gluten is classified as an emulsion stabilizer. It should be no surprise why emulsion stabilizers can cause a sensitivity to gluten to worsen even in the absence of gluten.
With the aforementioned in mind, it would be prudent for anyone with an immune reaction to gluten to avoid emulsion stabilizers. By the way, non-glutonians are not resistant to the effects of emulsion stabilizers.
There could be a cause and effect reaction to emulsion stabilizers ingested by non-glutonians with intestinal inflammation. An effective treatment for all intestinal inflammations may be as simple as avoiding ultra-processed foods. Emulsion stabilizers are also used in some way in almost all fast foods.
Always Supplement Your Gluten Free Diet
● Here are a few things you can do to complement your diet. Drink about 1 quart (1L) of my homemade electrolyte water (when possible) daily. Homemade Electrolyte water is easy to make.
From a 1 gallon (3.8L) container of filtered water, pour 16 oz. (480ml) into a 4 cup (1L) measuring glass. To that, add 1/8 level teaspoon (0.63ml) of Celtic sea salt, 2 teaspoon (10ml) of organic corn sugar (dextrose) and 1/4 teaspoon (1.25ml) of organic lemon juice. Stir until salt dissolves fully.
Pour homemade electrolyte water into filtered water container and mix well. Each 16 oz. (480ml) glass of my homemade electrolyte water contains about 30mg of sodium and about 1g of sugar. Keep refrigerated.
Electrolyte water has a refrigerated shelf life of 2-3 days. On day three – before lunch – discard any remaining electrolyte water and make a new batch. But first, rinse container with 1/2 cup (120ml) of filtered water.
● Take two non-dairy probiotic capsule per day with a meal (lunch or dinner). It will help accelerate the healing of your intestinal lining. Probiotics have anti-inflammatory properties.
● Take one digestive enzyme per day with a meal (lunch or dinner). Incorporating digestive enzymes into your diet will help you break down foods quicker; thereby improving your absorption of nutrients.
You see, it doesn’t matter how perfect the meal is if you lack the ability to properly digest and or absorb it. Most will pass through and out of your body unused.
Thus, depriving your body of macro-nutrients (protein, fats, carbohydrates and minerals) and micro-nutrients (vitamins and trace minerals). Our body’s needs these nutrients to maintain a strong immune system, grow, repair and regenerate.
In Conclusion
It’s safe to say, the first month of your transition to gluten free diet without a meal plan will be very disruptive. Coming soon! Downloadable gluten-free cookbook.
It won’t overwhelm you with numerous recipes like a majority of the gluten free cookbooks on the market. The cookbook will be supported by information on this site.
During your period of transition, this cookbook will allow you to maintain most, if not all, of the flexibility you are accustom to in your daily routine. It will encourage if need be and inspire your imagination. You will have the knowledge needed to take an active role in creating nutritious meals for the rest of your life.