Delectable, pocket-friendly food options for the gluten intolerant

You needn't give up breads, biscuits, pastas and pies if wheat doesn't suit you. There are millet-based options galore in the market. But consult your doctor first and don't get sold on labels

What's common to Lady Gaga, Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli and Victoria Beckham? They've all gone gluten-free without giving up their breads, pastas, and noodles, biscuits and cakes. Today you have an entire universe of smart choices stripped of the hard-to-digest protein, and available both online and offline.

What is gluten?

It's a protein found in cereals such as wheat, barley and rye. Some people suffer from something known as celiac disease, in which their ability to absorb gluten is impaired, as their gut lining is damaged. Others may have non-celiac gluten sensitivity disease (NCGS), which is an inflammation of the