Dietary Restrictions Vocabulary

noun a mixture of two proteins present in cereal grains, especially wheat, that is responsible for the elastic texture of dough

• Gluten is a protein found in wheat and other grains.
• I try to avoid gluten because it upsets my stomach.
• Gluten is like the enemy for people with celiac disease.
• The gluten of negativity can weigh you down if you let it.

noun a medical condition characterized by the body's inability to digest lactose, a sugar found in milk and dairy products

• Lactose intolerance is a condition where the body is unable to properly digest lactose, a sugar found in milk and dairy products.
• I found out I have lactose intolerance after experiencing stomach cramps and bloating every time I drank milk.
• Dude, my stomach can't handle milk anymore, I think I'm lactose intolerant.
• Her intolerance towards lactose was evident when she refused to eat any cheese or ice cream.