Thursday, July 14, 2016

Our Gluten Free Food Options


Over the past few years, “Gluten Free” foods have become a way of life for many people. Gluten free foods have risen as the negative effects of gluten has become more clear. Although not all people react poorly to gluten rich foods, gluten intolerance and sensitivities are very common. If you live near Farmingdale, Long Island, La Bottega Farmingdale offers a wide variety of gluten free menu options for dining in, take-out , or delivery.
Gluten is a protein in certain grains such as wheat, rye, and barley. This protein causes negative reactions in the small intestine and results in symptoms varying from stomach pain to nutrient malabsorption. Gluten can make people’s stomach very sensitive. The protein gluten contains sticky, elastic properties.  When the gluten reaches the digestive tract, the immune system can mistake the gluten is a foreign object, like bacteria.
Some people can be diagnosed with an allergic reaction to gluten. This is called celiac disease.  Celiac disease is when a person is extremely sensitive to gluten. Celiac disease causes people’s digestive systems to attack the gluten. While the body is attacking the gluten the body also attacks enzymes called tissue transglutaminase, which is essential for the digestive system to contain. Celiac disease restricts people from eating any form of gluten in order to protect the digestive system and enzymes.  It is understood that gluten free foods are very difficult to find.
La Bottega Farmingdale, located on Long Island, New York  has a large variety of gluten free food options including paninis and salads. Our Calabria panini features Sopressata, brie cheese, and fresh tomatoes on foccacia. Our Tacchino e Avocado salad features roasted turkey, mixed greens, tomatoes, shredded mozzarella, avocado, sauteed mushrooms, & roasted hot peppers with balsamic dressing. These are just two of our delicious gluten-free menu options.
La Bottega makes delicious gluten free meals that are indistinguishable from similar dishes containing gluten. The next time you are in the Farmingdale area and  don’t feel like preparing a meal for yourself, try one of our 75 gluten menu options.

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