Well, my dear, according to enzymestuff.com it causes our cells to inflame, to swell, to get bigger. BAD NEWS! It can also lead to what some refer to as a Leaky Gut Syndrome. Sounds delightful, does it not? And what exactly is this leaky gut thing? As the bodies white blood cells go into kamikaze full attack mode on the body, they attack the lining of the gut and essentially destroy the blockers that keep food out of the blood supply and let nutrients in. yuck.
So with all this bad that happens as a result of eating gluten how come so many people STILL don't know about it?! Why is it that my brother is only going gluten-free for four months and if he doesn't see any changes then he won't stay on the diet? (this may be because he loves his beer). The fact that this is an issue that causes so many health problems later on in life and still so many people or completely unaware of the proteins existance even is astounding. The medical community has a job to do, and that is to ensure the over all health of the citizens they serve. Right now, they are totally sucking at it.
I feel like a recipe today. A recipe for some comfort food. Soup.
surprisingly most soups have flour in them. it's used as a thickening agent.
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Baked Potato Soup
recipe found on www.glutenfreeda.com
Ingredients
1-1/4 pounds baking potatoes
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
2 Tablespoons gluten-free flour
3 cups milk
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup green onions, divided
3 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
Directions
reheat oven to 400°F.
Pierce potatoes with a fork; bake for 1 hour or until tender. Let cool.
When cool, peel potatoes and coarsely mash; discarding skins.
In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; whisk in gf flour and cook until combined. Slowly add milk, whisking constantly until blended. Continue cooking over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thick and bubbly, about 8-10 minutes. Add mashed potatoes and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. Adjust seasonings to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Remove saucepan from heat and stir in sour cream and half the green onions. Return saucepan to low heat and cook for 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated (do not let boil).
To serve, sprinkle each serving with crumbled bacon and remaining cheese and green onions.
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