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Gluten-Free Snacks

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When someone removes gluten from a product, they're essentially removing the ingredient that provides that chewy, delicious texture in bread, cupcakes, pasta, cookies, and muffins. To make up for the loss of flavor and texture, many manufacturers will add other fillers, such as sugars, fats, and other chemical additives. As a result, many gluten-free snacks end up having more sugars and calories in them compared to non-gluten-free choices. The best thing an individual can do for their body is to stop eating all packaged foods, as many gluten-free food products contain numerous rice flours, starches, and added sugars that can be detrimental. Unless individuals need to eat gluten-free foods due to celiac disease or other disorders, they should avoid consuming gluten-free products altogether.

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