IS SEITAN PALEO?

Plenty of people cite things like animal cruelty, fat, and finances as reasons to avoid the Paleo diet. While we’re big fans of vegetable-heavy diets, these naysayers sometimes point Paleo dieters to vegan-friendly sources of protein. We’ll take a look at one of the soy-free options growing in popularity: Seitan. Is seitan Paleo?

What is Seitan?

Seitan, pronounced “say-tan,” is popular meat substitute for vegans and vegetarians. At first glance, a soy-free vegan protein might seem like a suitable option for Meatless Mondays, which is why it’s important to read ingredients before making purchases! With the gluten-free trend in full swing all across the country, it’s funny that seitan is also growing in popularity. It is the darling product of vegan chefs because it is probably the most meat-like substitute on the market. Made from either whole wheat or vital wheat gluten, it is produced by washing away all starch from the wheat, leaving behind the gluten. This high-protein substitute is also super high in gluten.

Is Seitan Paleo?

Definitely not. You can normally stay away from products that are pretending to be something they’re not, because what they are is often more processed and fake anyway. Seitan doesn’t just contain gluten, is basically straight gluten. This vegan-friendly protein makes Celiacs and Paleos shudder!

Need a substitute for Seitan? Try meat!

Related Articles:

• Seitan: Good or Bad (theironyou.com)
• 6 Reasons Why Gluten May Be Bad For You (authoritynutrition.com)
• Does Gluten Have Any Effect on Non-Celiacs? (marksdailyapple.com)

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