What’s the big deal with gluten? - William D. Chey
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-s-the-big-deal-with-gluten-william-d-chey If you've been to a restaurant in the last few years, you've likely seen ...
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Maybe you've recently seen the phrase "gluten-free" on food packaging, or take-out menus, shampoo bottles, apartment listings, the tag of your shirt, on a hammer, as a lower back tattoo, or in your friend's resume. Next time someone starts telling you about their newfound freedom from gluten, here are some questions you can ask, and the well-informed answers that your friend, being a reasonable individual making educated dietary choices, and by no means just following the latest diet craze, will tell you. What is gluten? Gluten is an insoluble protein composite made up of two proteins named gliadin and glutenin. Where might you encounter gluten? Gluten is found in certain grains, particularly wheat, rye and barley. What has gluten been doing for the previous ...
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Maybe you've recently seen the phrase "gluten-free" on food packaging, or take-out menus, shampoo bottles, apartment listings, the tag of your shirt, on a hammer, as a lower back tattoo, or in your friend's resume. Next time someone starts telling you about their newfound freedom from gluten, here are some questions you can ask, and the well-informed answers that your friend, being a reasonable individual making educated dietary choices, and by no means just following the latest diet craze, will tell you. What is gluten? Gluten is an insoluble protein composite made up of two proteins named gliadin and glutenin. Where might you encounter gluten? Gluten is found in certain grains, particularly wheat, rye and barley. What has gluten been doing for the previous ...
