Gluten-free products are no longer confined to the back shelves of small, independent health stores. The gluten-free way of eating has become a mainstream, multibillion-dollar industry with supermarket aisles and restaurants overflowing with gluten-free options.
However, unless you’ve been diagnosed with celiac disease – in which case eating gluten-free is essential for your wellbeing- is opting for a processed gluten-free product over one containing gluten actually any healthier for you?
What is gluten?
Gluten is the protein found in grains such as wheat, rye, spelt and barley and it affects people in very different ways.
Around 1% of the western world’s population has celiac disease; an autoimmune disease where the body mistakes gluten for a threat. The body reacts by attacking gluten proteins; this response unfortunately also damages the gut wall, causes severe digestive issues and can lead to nutrient deficiencies.
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