Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Gluten-Free a Trend? I hope not!

From the September, 2010 issue of Real Simple magazine...a paragraph titled, "Gluten-Free 411":
"Avoiding this protein, found in wheat, rye, and barley, is a trendy health move, but don't feel compelled to cut it from your diet. "Unless you have Celiac Disease or a diagnosed allergy, there's nothing wrong with consuming gluten." In fact, a gluten-free diet often falls short in iron, calcium, B vitamins, fiber, and folate. Still, if you suspect that gluten doesn't agree with you, (bloating, constipation, and diarrhea are common symptoms of intolerance), keep a food log. If the symptoms appear when you consume gluten, see your doctor for testing."



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