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Gluten Sensitivity, Celiac Disease, & Iodine Deficiency Gluten has long been known to cause malabsorption and nutritional deficiencies. Iodine is no exception to this. But before tackling the connection, let’s take a deeper look at iodine and the role it plays in maintaining your health. Iodine deficiency is a global health issue. Besides malabsorption caused […]
Should Those with Celiac Disease and Non Celiac Gluten Sensitivity Take Supplements? Even though vitamin and mineral deficiencies are extremely common for those with celiac and non celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS), the issue is largely ignored by doctors when a celiac diagnosis is made. Because nutrients are an essential part of the healing and recovery […]
If you have celiac disease or gluten sensitivity and you avoid eating gluten to maintain your health, you know how awful it feels when you get “glutened” – when you accidentally eat gluten. Let’s talk about overcoming gluten exposure. In this article, I will be covering the following: Table of Contents What is gluten? […]
Omega Fats and Gluten Sensitivity We’ve all gotten the memo that fat is back, but we know that not all fat is created equal. You’ve probably heard of so-called “good fats” and “bad fats” – but what about omega fats? Are they good or bad for those with gluten issues? Below we will discuss all […]
Choline and Gluten Gluten sensitivity is a common cause of malabsorption and nutritional deficiency. Choline is no exception to this rule. While choline has existed just as long as any other nutrient, it has only recently started to get some well deserved attention. Choline was only recognized as an essential nutrient by the Food and […]
Mainstream nutritionists have touted the evils of fat for years. This misinformation campaign has led to the demonization of fat and the popularization of low fat processed foods and low fat diets. Because of this fat phobia, the problem of fat malabsorption has been largely ignored. Fat is one of the three major macronutrients that […]
Can Gluten Cause Giant Cell Arteritis? Before answering the question about gluten and Giant cell arteritis (GCA), let’s define what the disease is. GCA is an autoimmune condition that causes severe inflammation in the lining of medium and large arteries throughout the body. When the condition primarily affects the aortic, pulmonary, and renal arteries, it […]
Do You Have a Gluten Free Survival Plan In Place? Are you prepared to stay gluten free during an emergency? Do you have your gluten free survival food stocked? Do you have a contingency plan if the power goes out, if a snow storm or hurricane strikes, or if food shortages occur? The reality of […]
What Is A Histamine Intolerance and How Does it Relate to Gluten? You have probably heard about a number of food intolerances – from gluten and dairy to fructose and FODMAPs. But there is a lesser known intolerance that is the topic of this post – histamine intolerance. It is estimated that 1% of the […]
The Link Between Gluten & Back Pain (Research Review) Can eating gluten cause back pain? Seems like an outrageous question on the surface, but the answer might surprise the skeptic mind. Back pain is one of the most common medical conditions that people seek medical attention for. In the US, low back pain will affect […]
Gluten Free Snacks Who doesn’t love a good snack? I sure do (gluten free snacks of course!), but the quality of a snack is important. Try to not think of a snack as just something to eat when you’re bored or not in the mood for a meal. Think of a snack as another opportunity […]
Can Gluten Cause Diabetes? Research has definitely made several links between gluten and diabetes, but before we dive into the connection, let’s define diabetes. Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects how the body turns food into energy. In simplified terms, carbohydrate-containing food that we eat gets broken down into sugar (or glucose) by […]
Gluten Free Beer Traditional beer is made from water, yeast, hops, and wheat, rye, or barley. Obviously, the inclusion of these gluten-containing grains mean that traditional beer contains gluten. As gluten-free diets are on the rise, the demand for a gluten-free option to traditional beer is high. Of course, manufacturers have been quick to respond […]
There’s been a rise in popularity of so-called “ancient grains” recently. The irony is that as the name suggests, grains like spelt, millet, and farro have been around a long time, but are only now getting renewed attention. The reason for their spotlight is that many claim that they are more nutritious than modern grains. […]
Those of us who avoid gluten and are generally health conscious have become accustomed to reading food labels carefully for unwanted ingredients. In doing so, you may have come across one that has raised some questions – maltodextrin. So I wanted to address the relatively unknown ingredient, maltodextrin. What is it, is it gluten-free, and […]
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