Gluten Persuasive Speech

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I know you may be scared or have questions and concerns about going through with this new gluten free diet of yours, but I assure you that you have nothing to worry about. In fact, it’s scientifically proven that having a diet consisting of gluten free is really beneficial for one’s health in the long term and not just a “fad.” You may not be fully aware of what gluten really is, so let me break it down for you. Gluten is for the most part made up out of 2 proteins; glutenin and gliadin. First off, glutenin is what gives the dough in products its elasticity as well as its strength therefore this is why it’s a major protein in flour. On the other hand, gliadin is a type of protein which allows bread to rise while it’s being baked. Some products

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