Will A Glutenfree Bakery Help You Stay Healthy?
by Karren Colstone
Gluten-free dulce de leche cupcakes. Gluten-free triple fudge brownies. Gluten-free Mexican chocolate cake. But why has this specific ingredient been left out of most deliciously tasty treats, giving way to the rise of a gluten-free bakery?
Gluten. It sounds harmless enough. So seemingly harmless that this protein is found in practically every food product in the market: pasta, bread, beer, candies, processed luncheon meats, seasoned snack foods, salad dressings, cookies and crackers. Basically, any food and drink item with rye, barley, wheat, and triticale will have gluten. Gluten makes bread chewy and it keeps other food items from having a doughy-like texture.
But as the Journal of American Medical Association has discovered, gluten sensitivity can lead to a greater risk for several health conditions, especially those who have celiac disease. Gluten can damage the intestines of celiac sufferers, preventing the absorption of vitamins and minerals, leading to skin problems, fatigue, and other health problems.
Subsequent studies by bariatric physicians and weight loss specialists, meanwhile, have uncovered the many benefits of a gluten-free diet. Among the benefits are increased energy levels (just look at Miley Cyrus), better digestive health, and improved cholesterol levels.
And because going through such diet will have you eliminating many overly processed (which are truly bad for you), starchy, and heavily fried foods, your body will be better conditioned to fight heart disease, diabetes, and even some cancers.
Luckily, you don't actually have to sacrifice your love for cupcakes, brownies, cakes, and other pastries because you can find a bakery delivery service where you live. Even better news, the flavours, the texture, and overall taste factor are not eliminated just because one little ingredient has been taken out of the recipe.
With healthier and tastier substitutes, these bakeries may actually be producing even better products. So much better, in fact, that you can actually get a stunning and decadent wedding cake made - without the gluten flour, wheat, eggs, dairy, and any artificial flavouring. Having a gluten-free cake at your wedding [http://kellysxo.com/vegan-gluten-free-menus] will not only be the healthiest treat you can offer but it will also be the most considerate thing you can do to guests who have allergies to certain ingredients and specific medical conditions.
Canadians are already enjoying their fair share of these healthy pastries and other sweet and sensational treats through Kelly's Bake Shoppe, Burlington bakery that has won multiple awards. Kelly's Bake Shoppe has won Best Bakery along with Best Desserts and Best Cupcakes for Burlington. Run by a mother-and-daughter team, Kelly's creates some of the most decadent but guilt-free treats this side of the border. From its award-winning dulce de leche cupcake to its impressive wedding cakes, Kelly's only uses organic ingredients and natural colours from flower petals, aside from using gluten-free ingredients.
So if you happen to find yourself in Burlington, pop in at Kelly's Bake Shoppe and pick up a cupcake or brownie. The first bite may just start you off on your journey to a healthier, better diet.
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