Gluten-free snack foods

Gluten must be avoided by those with diseases linked to gluten. However, food is not always healthier than food that contains gluten even if it is labeled as gluten-free.

Some processed gluten-free snacks and sweets have the same amount of calories and added sugar as other snacks. Furthermore, research shows that compared to their gluten-containing counterparts, gluten-free snacks and other products typically include fewer protein, fiber, specific vitamins and minerals. Besides gaining weight and putting yourself at risk for several diseases, you may become nutrient deficient. Therefore, buying gluten-free products may result in you paying more for snacks that have a lot of extra fat and sugar but offer no additional health benefits. Additionally, they are usually more expensive.