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Understanding gluten
There's much confusion about if going gluten-free is a good option or an unfounded fad.
Gluten is a type of protein. It is naturally found in wheat, barley, rye, and triticale. As an additive, it can bind food together, which means you can find it in products like salad dressing or vitamins.
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Gluten-free foods
Gluten-free foods can also be highly processed and lack nutrients. The gluten-free craze has caused a boom in highly processed foods made with refined gluten-free grains, such as white rice. The fact that a product is gluten-free does not mean it is automatically healthy....
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Why people go on a gluten-free diet
- Some medical conditions require strict gluten avoidance, such as celiac disease.
- Some practitioners recommend people with autoimmune disorders, such as inflammatory bowel disease, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, psoriasis, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis,...
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Beware of gluten myths
- Many people say they eat gluten-free, but they've just eliminated wheat-based foods like bread, pasta, and bagels. Wheat is only one source of gluten.
- Some people think gluten is found in every type of grain. Gluten-free grains include rice, corn, ...
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The bad reputation of gluten
There is a perception that gluten is harmful to everyone and should be avoided. But research does not support this. Long-term studies found no association between long-term dietary gluten consumption and the risk of heart disease or inflammation of the colon lining. Some people d...
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