Is a Gluten-Free Diet Toxic?
Are you joining in the gluten-free diet movement? Many people are. However, there are some downsides to adopting a gluten-free diet, including potential exposure to toxic metals. Here’s why.
February 26, 2017
Tag: celiac disease
New Evidence That a Wheat-Free and Gluten-Free Diet Is Beneficial
Now, a new study shows another group of proteins in wheat may play a role in non-celiac gluten sensitivity and inflammation. Find out more.
October 23, 2016
Is Gluten Intolerance and Wheat Allergy the Same Thing?
More and more people are following a gluten-free diet these days, some out of necessity. Yet there’s another condition that many people confuse with gluten intolerance – wheat allergy. This article discusses wheat allergies and how they differ from gluten intolerance and celiac disease.
May 15, 2016
5 Factors That Negatively Affect Your Vitamin D Level
Vitamin D – you need it for healthy bones, for strong muscles, and a healthy immune system but a significant number of people have a vitamin d deficiency. How about you? Here are 5 factors that can reduce your vitamin D level.
May 15, 2016
Do Processed Foods Increase the Risk for Autoimmune Diseases?
Autoimmune diseases are on the rise. Could diet play a role in why such problems as autoimmune thyroid disease are becoming more common? Find out whether what types of foods are now being linked with autoimmune disorders.
April 3, 2016
Can Going Gluten Free Make You a Better Athlete?
Can a gluten-free diet make you a better athlete? That’s why some athletes believe – but is this backed by science? Read on and find out whether there’s a connection between dietary gluten and exercise performance.
January 31, 2016
Can Food Allergies Cause Weight Gain?
If you’re exercising and eating right but still gaining weight, could it be due to a food allergy or intolerance? That’s what some sources suggest. Find out the difference between food allergies and food intolerances and how they might be associated with weight gain.
October 10, 2015
Do You Really Need That Gluten-Free Diet?
A gluten-free diet is all the rage right now. A number of people are convinced their digestive issues and lack of energy come from consuming gluten, but is gluten sensitivity as common as people think? See what research shows about the prevalence of gluten sensitivity and when it’s not so smart to go gluten-free.
July 19, 2015
Gluten Sensitivity: Are You Sensitive to Gluten or FODMAPs?
Have you gone gluten-free because you think you’re gluten sensitive? It may not be the gluten after all. You may actually be sensitive to other compounds in gluten-containing foods called FODMAPs. Find out what FODMAPs are and how they cause problems.
February 9, 2014
How Much of the Nutrients in Your Diet Are You Absorbing?
It’s not how much you eat, when it comes to vitamins and minerals – it’s how much your body absorbs. A number of factors can reduce the absorption of some vitamins and minerals – from how you cook a food to what you eat it with. Find out more.
January 26, 2014
3 Mistakes People Make When Going Gluten Free
Considering going gluten free? A number of people are. Discover some of the problems you might encounter when eliminating gluten from your diet and how to avoid some of the most common pitfalls of going gluten-free.
October 1, 2013
The Gut-Brain Connection: 3 Ways to Reverse Depression by Changing Your Diet
Have you ever noticed that you can feel strong emotions, like depression, anxiety, or excitement, in your stomach? This is a result of the gut-brain connection.
June 2, 2013