India, Jan. 28 -- With gluten sensitivity becoming increasingly common, many people are quick to blame wheat and turn to packaged gluten-free alternatives. However, modern wheat is often highly processed, making its gluten more irritating for the gut - while many store-bought gluten-free foods are even more processed and nutritionally poor. The good news is that going gluten-free does not require abandoning familiar foods or relying on expensive substitutes. With the right choices, it can be done easily within a traditional Indian diet.

Dr Alok Chopra, founder-director and consultant cardiologist at Aashlok Hospital with over 40 years of experience, has shared a practical guide to going gluten-free while following an Indian diet, emphasi...