Gluten’s something you’ve probably heard of, but do you actually know what it is or why people think it’s so bad? One thing’s for sure, gluten sparks a lot of questions. Let’s kick things off by answering the most important one – is kombucha gluten free? Kombucha by Laurent is 100% gluten free. Hurrah! So it’s totally safe if you have a gluten sensitivity, intolerance or celiac disease, in fact it can even be beneficial.
Gluten is a protein that’s found in grains such as wheat, barley and rye. Gluten can cause serious damage to the small intestine in those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivities, causing symptoms such as bloating, diarrhea and stomach pain. Okay, so kombucha’s gluten free, but isn’t it in pretty much everything else? Yes, it’s in a lot of foods, but certainly not in everything. And it’s getting easier by the day to go ‘against the grain’ as more and more gluten free products hit the shops.
THE BENEFITS OF KOMBUCHA FOR GLUTEN FREE
If you’ve chosen to go gluten free, you might like to know that there are a lot of health benefits behind adding Kombucha by Laurent to your diet. That’s because its probiotics can boost your digestive health and immune function, and could also help to tackle a lot of the symptoms of celiac disease such as bloating.
So whether you have a gluten sensitivity, an intolerance or you’re simply choosing to eat less gluten, Kombucha by Laurent is a great addition to your diet!