Episode 77: Why Gluten Free May Not Always Be the Best Choice

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Have you ever wondered if you should be following a gluten-free diet? Or if you are already following one, is it as healthy as it could be? On today’s podcast we are digging into the popular gluten-free label and asking if it’s really as healthy as most think. To help you understand just how far wheat and gluten have come from the days when Jesus was breaking bread, we’re sharing a bit about their history and how much they’ve both changed over time. Because of this, many are needing to following a gluten-free diet, but oftentimes this new diet can be filled with processed ingredients potentially causing more issues. Today we’re digging into why a “gluten-free” label may not necessarily mean “healthy” and some of our favorite ways to optimize a gluten-free diet. Whether you are gluten-free currently or have been considering trying it out, today’s episode will help you understand more about the gluten-free food world and eat the foods that will help you thrive on a gluten-free diet. Thank you Sunbasket for sponsoring this episode! Click HERE to get $35 off your first order! Highlight Reel 07:10 | A little history on wheat and gluten 18:30 | Why a “gluten-free” label doesn’t always mean healthy 26:26 | Some great gluten-free real food options Link Love: Wheat Belly Fertility Friday Podcast: Episode 178: Glyphosate, GMO’s and Your Fertility Banza Pasta Mary’s Gone Crackers Siete Jackson’s Honest Simple Mills Bob’s Red Mill Lark Ellen Granola Purely Elizabeth Justin’s Pamela's Ancient Harvest