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 do have medical conditions that make them unable to tolerate gluten, such as celiac disease or an autoimmune disorder.

You can go gluten-free as long as you consume nutrient-rich whole food sources of carbohydrates.