Some people cannot afford to eat anything that contains gluten. High up the list of such people are those who have celiac disease, which can damage the small intestine. Besides these, there are other adverse health effects when some people eat meals that contain this group of proteins. Some of these adverse health effects include:
- Diarrhea
- Skin Rashes
- Headaches
- Bloating
- Fatigue
- Inconsistencies with Blood Sugar Level
- Constipation
- Malnutrition
Frankly, there is a lot more to the negative side effects for some people. For more on this subject, you can visit: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/.
As a result, there is an increase in the number of gluten-free consumables. One such is gluten-free birthday cakes and as part of our dessert tips, this article discusses the benefits of opting for them when the need arises. So, keep reading to learn more.
Why Celebrate with Gluten-Free Birthday Cakes?
Why should you opt for a gluten-free birthday cake when you can simply opt for the common gluten-filled option? Well, there are a couple of justifiable reasons for this and they include the following:
1. Health Consciousness
Some people are gluten intolerant as mentioned in the introductory part of this article. As a result, making this your choice means that they can be a symbolic part of the celebration, which matters a lot.
However, even people who are not gluten-intolerant stand a thing or two to gain. For one, such cakes are healthier, which is why they are the right choice for everyone at large.
2. Great Taste
Unfortunately, there are several misconceptions about these cakes. One such is that they do not taste great. Well, this article is issuing a disclaimer as such statements are not true.
It would interest you to know that they taste very good. It is just about the creativity and expertise of the baker, which is why you should get your gluten-free birthday cakes from a good baker. Speaking of creativity and expertise, the next point does more justice to these.
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3. Experimentation
They can arguably be considered unconventional as things stand. As a result, experimentation is required. For example, bakers who make such have to steer clear of certain common ingredients.
So, it is an avenue for them to exhibit culinary creativity. While this sounds like a baker’s advantage, there is an advantage for consumers as well. It is that consumers are afforded more options. Some of the available cake options as experience has shown, include:
- Chocolate
- Flourless
- Coconut
- Almond
- Lemon
- Red Velvet
- Vanilla
- Carrot
You can therefore treat yourself to several options, as you see fit. By the way, another common misconception is that there are not many options, which is not true as you can see above. There are even pretty much the options that you get with regular cakes, with major changes in certain ingredients being the notable difference.
4. Education & Enlightenment
Sadly, some people are gluten-intolerant and have very little or no idea about what this means. These are people who exhibit very minor and brief side effects, in most cases.
Choosing to celebrate with gluten-free birthday cakes can therefore be a way to educate and enlighten. This is because curiosity brought about by the change in taste can lead to such conversations. The good thing is that people who are not gluten-intolerant would still be fine with this option as it is even healthier.
5. Weight Management
They usually have less calorie content. For one, this is because of their use of refined sugar (if any is used at all). As a result, people who opt for them have an increased chance of managing their weight.
6. Improved Energy Levels
Fatigue and even sluggishness can become an issue for some people after consuming meals that contain gluten. As a result, opting for this kind of birthday cake can be your way of ensuring that energy levels are not negatively impacted during your celebration and afterward.
7. Digestive Comfort
Gluten-free meals are easier to digest for some people, and that includes some gluten-tolerant individuals. So, it is a better choice for your birthday celebration. For the sake of clarity, some of the ways it ensures digestive comfort include the following:
- Reducing Inflammation
- Improving the Absorption of Nutrients
- Preventing or Significantly Reducing Digestive Irritation
You can click here if you would like to find out about common consumables that contain a rich amount of this group of proteins.
8. Supporting Businesses
The business of baking this kind of cake is still emerging. Furthermore, it is mostly small enterprises that venture into this line of business. So, the implication of opting for gluten-free birthday cakes would be supporting these businesses and even boosting the local economy.
Conclusion
Gluten-free birthday cakes may not be as common as its alternative (as of the time of writing this), but it can be considered the better option. This is in light of some of its benefits shared here and several others. By the way, you should get professional medical consent if you decide to go fully gluten-free, which is more than just eating cakes.
Fallon Chan is a food and lifestyle photographer and blogger.
