26 Aug Should You Go Gluten Free? – video
**this was originally published on August 26, 2014 but was updated on January 3, 2016.**
Should you go Gluten Free?
“Gluten free” seems to become somewhat of a trendy term these days. Everywhere you look there are “gluten free” pastas, breads, cookies, cakes, pancake mix…the list goes on! Do you know that even meats, cheeses, eggs and beverages are now wearing the “gluten free label” when they are naturally “gluten free” foods? So should you go gluten free?
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Is there a benefit to going gluten free?
AND, if there is, should YOU jump on the gluten free bandwagon?
What is Gluten Exactly?
Gluten is the protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. It can be found in many processed foods and is the protein that gives breads its “chewy” texture.
Reasons Why You May Want to go Gluten Free:
- If you have celiac disease (auto immune disorder where your body doesn’t recognize/digest gluten) going gluten free is a MUST. To learn more about the symptoms and treatment for celiac disease go HERE.
- If you suspect you are gluten intolerant – meaning your body just doesn’t do well with gluten.
- If you just FEEL better being gluten free. Being gluten free may help with energy levels, insulin spikes, and may help prevent disease because its based on an unprocessed food diet. Being on an unprocessed diet is better for EVERYONE and will help you control your weight.
The Unprocessed Food Diet
What many people don’t know is that any natural unprocessed food in its original state (i.e., fruit, veggies, nuts, and meat, if you’re not adding anything to it) is gluten free by nature. I like to think of it like this: Anything that once grew or had a mom is naturally gluten free.
If you haven’t been diagnosed with celiac disease, I think the real question you should be asking yourself is, “Should I be on an unprocessed food diet?” My answer is yes 🙂 An unprocessed food diet is better for everyone.
Be Happy… Be Healthy… Be Fit!
-Natalie Jill
To Jump Start your weight loss and learn how to eat an unprocessed food diet go HERE
