On September 20, 2018, Global News did a news story called ‘The gluten-free diet: the truth behind the trend’. The story was meant to debunk the myths of a gluten-free diet. The problem with this story is the journalist did not dig deep enough into the real science behind gluten intolerance or what a gluten-free diet really is. The readers and viewers were fed some inaccurate information. The truth is that gluten really isn’t healthy for anybody and can extend beyond gut … [Read more...]
Is Gluten Free a Fad?
Extensive ‘Gluten Free’ labelling on packaged foods has raised suspicion in me as well that gluten free is a fad. The truth is that there is a large amount of evidence showing that gluten is not good for you. Symptoms of gluten intolerance can extend beyond the gut and celiac disease. Fatigue, brain fog, depression, skin conditions, and heart palpitations can all be caused by gluten intolerance. Gluten can also cause more serious health problems such as celiac disease, … [Read more...]
Is Gluten Bad for You?
Despite many people and the media thinking Gluten Free is a fad, and the fact that large corporations are capitalizing on Gluten Free branding, there is a large amount of evidence that gluten is not good for you. Gluten can cause fatigue, irritable bowel symptoms, skin problems, and joint and muscle pain. Gluten can also cause serious health problems such as celiac disease and hypothyroidism. Gluten is a mixture of several proteins in cereal grains, especially wheat, that … [Read more...]