The best way you can eat for your best health is to eat according to the way your body is designed. To figure out how your body is designed, you must look at what Science tells us about the food you’re eating now and its effect on your body. Once you know the pros and cons of eating certain foods, you can then decide what foods will help you reach your best health yet.
In this article, I put together common questions you may have when trying to figure out which foods are healthier for you. You’ll find evidence-backed answers to each of those questions. (If your question is not on here, shoot me an email so I can add it and answer it!)
Below are the questions that will be answered in this guide.
(Click on the question to skip to that section.)
What is my bias when interpreting research? (Everyone has one.)
You are healthy, so you don’t need to see a Dietitian, right?
Which diet or weight loss program should you do?
What are toxins and should you avoid them?
Do you need to take a probiotic? What about a prebiotic?
Is farm-raised fish or wild-caught fish healthier?
Should you buy eggs from cage-free chickens?
Is animal meat from grass-fed animals healthier than from grain or corn-fed animals?
Are food additives and preservatives bad for you?
Should you replace your plastic food containers with glass containers?
How can you avoid developing a gluten sensitivity or Celiac disease?
Disclaimer: My goal is to help you eat in a way that’s going to get you feeling and looking healthier than ever before. Being a Dietitian, I believe quick fixes cheat you from the health you deserve. I believe that changing your diet and lifestyle will be the only way for you to truly look and feel healthy.
Everyone Has a Bias When Interpreting Research, So What’s Mine?
Facts have to point towards something, whether that’s towards a Creator or a Cosmic accident. Whichever belief it is, every person inevitably bases their interpretations, theories, and hypotheses off that belief. If a Scientist or Doctor tells you they have no bias, then you probably shouldn’t trust what they say.
I want to be clear about my bias so there’s no confusion. Unlike the overwhelming amount of healthcare professionals with evolution biases, I have a Creator bias. I believe God designed everything to work a certain way and that Science gives evidence for His design. When I look at
I try hard to remove my bias when presenting facts, though. I believe it’s up to you to decide what you’re going to do with the facts. So, I will only tell you what to do if Science clearly shows you should or should not do it.
This section is so you’re aware of what’s guiding my search in getting you healthy again.
I truly believe that if we use Science to tell us how we’ve been designed to work, then we’ll be able to be the healthiest we’ve ever been. That
In the end, I believe Science is a very powerful tool. We can either let Science guide us to the truth and be the healthiest we’ve ever been. Or, we can try to guide Science to the truth and cheat ourselves from truly being healthy.
You’re Healthy, so You Don’t Need a Dietitian, Right?
‼ If the food you ate was more nutrient-rich and you didn’t have toxins and other stressors attacking your health, you could be perfectly healthy on diets like Paleo or Nutrisystem without having to see a Dietitian. ‼
👉 But, the problem is that the food you’re eating isn’t giving you all the nutrients you need, and your body is bombarded with hundreds of toxins every day. As a result, your body will develop imbalances.
These imbalances are the root causes of the many health annoyances we see today.
From digestion issues and chronic pain to weight problems and food sensitivities, your body warns you when you aren’t feeding it what it needs to be healthy.
As I said in Why Can’t You Lose Weight No Matter What You Do, your health annoyances often go deeper than the
To rebalance your body, you have to target the root cause of your imbalance(s). It’s similar to when you cut your finger. You try to avoid using your hurt finger and put ointment on it so it can heal.
The same goes for the imbalance(s) causing your health annoyances. You have to eat a little more of this and do less of that until your body is rebalanced. Then you can go back to a simple, nutrient-rich diet to keep your body balanced.
So, I want you to take a minute and ask yourself this: do you want to be healthy or do you want a quick fix?
If you choose option #2, then I can’t help you. I help people find the diet that best fits them. Healthy, long-term results take time, and I’m not about to cheat you from the long-term health you deserve.
If you chose option #1, you’re in luck! Whatever health annoyances you’re dealing with will point to a specific imbalance. Here are the health annoyances I can help you work through: digestion problems, chronic pain, food sensitivities, weight problems, and getting your family healthy. (👈 Click on the one you want to work on.)
Which Diet or Weight Loss Program Should You Do?
I know you’re looking for which diet is the best or which diet program is the healthiest. But, if I were to tell you that then I’d be cheating you on truly being healthy. Give me 2 minutes to explain…
Pre-made diets, like Paleo and Keto, are simply diet templates. They are great to follow in the short-term, but won’t necessarily keep you healthy in the long run. As for Weight loss programs, like Weight Watchers or NutriSystem, they are a little more flexible than diet templates. They can also bring in a community aspect that diet templates don’t have.
There are several pre-made diets and programs that can help you get on the right path to eating healthier. But, what they can’t do is create a diet for you that meets the unique needs of your body.
Since you are different from everyone else, you should use these pre-made diets and programs as templates. Find a diet that you feel confident you are able to live with it the rest of your life. Once you’ve found one, tailor it to your likes, dislikes, and taste preferences. That way your diet fits you like your favorite pair of jeans do. More on how to DIY your best diet here.
What Are Toxins and Should You Avoid Them?
Toxins are, according to Dictionary.com, “any poison produced by an organism.” A poison, according to Oxford Dictionary, is a “substance that is capable of causing the illness or death of a living organism when introduced or absorbed.” As for what “causing illness” means and doesn’t mean, I could not find a clear answer on that.
Unfortunately, there has yet to be a line that divides what causes “illness” and what doesn’t. But, that makes sense because too much or too little of even a good thing can be a bad thing. So, it’s really about the right balance of all things, both “good” and “bad.”
Now, in all my research on man-made chemicals, more evidence is showing that these man-made things are causing major health problems. One of the biggest problems with chemicals is that there are new ones created every day. How can we keep up with knowing if a chemical is toxic to our bodies when new ones are being created all the time?
Unfortunately, it takes years to be able to see the consequences of chemicals. But, as research shows us the consequences of these man-made things, we can limit our exposure to the toxic ones. We have to be open and willing to cut out any man-made thing that is toxic to our health and the health of our loved ones, though.
That brings us to the question: which chemicals are labeled as toxic now and which ones should be that aren’t?
Here is a list of the top 10 common household toxic chemicals and how you may come into contact with them. As for what should be considered toxic, this is where the line gets a little blurry. Just as we said above, even good things can be bad for us in the wrong amounts.
If you want a quick answer, then I’d say that all man-made things are going to have some kind of negative effect on our health. This is because man makes things with a limited understanding of how our bodies and nature work. Research is proving over and over
But, it’s not like you can just get rid of all of your man-made things. If you did, you’d have to say goodbye to your electronics, sofas, medications, and kitchen appliances. There is a lot of good that has come from man-made things.
You cannot get away from all man-made chemicals, but you can limit your exposure to them.
To avoid getting overwhelmed, make a list of products in your home with man-made chemicals you want to get rid of (AKA the items with the long list of ingredients you can’t pronounce). A good place to start looking is with your cleaning supplies and pantry items. Take the list you’ve made and prioritize the items by your ability and willingness to replace them.
Once you’ve organized your list, start replacing the man-made items in your home with natural ones, one item at a time. You’ll be halfway through your list in no time if you do this. And as you make these changes, you’ll start to feel more confident in the home you’re creating for you and your family.
Should You Buy Organic Foods?
We have to address three questions here.
First, what are the differences between organic and non-organic foods (if any)? Second, are the differences harmful to you? And lastly, is there a way to limit harm from the type of produce you buy at the store?
Changes in nutrient content: Some studies show differences in nutrient content of organically grown produce versus conventionally grown produce (organic having more nutrients). However, other studies show no differences between organically grown and conventionally grown produce. Studies may not be clear because they aren’t testing produce from the same region with the same soil and climate. Also important to note that fertilization, harvesting, and processing of crops also affect nutrient content.
A growing number of medical professionals believe that the use of pesticides and herbicides lower the number of phytonutrients released by the plants.
The theory behind
By the way, phytonutrients are nutrients released by the plant to give itself color (like lycopene in tomatoes), smell, and even protection from pests. Phytonutrients are not considered to be nutrients as we know them (i.e. carbs, vitamins, minerals). These phytonutrients are showing to be essential to our health, though they aren’t considered to be essential by the public right now.
Differences in Chemicals on and in Foods: The most obvious difference between organic foods and non-organic foods is the presence of pesticides, herbicides, and other chemicals on non-organic foods. As for organic foods certified by the USDA, an organic farmer is unable to use most man-made pesticides. Pests are combated using natural pesticides or practices instead.
Are pesticides harmful?
Research overwhelmingly shows that pesticides can cause cancer, fertility problems, damage to the brain and nervous system, immune problems, and may even cause behavior problems. These effects are clearly seen in children and those who work directly with large amounts of pesticides. Research is starting to show that lower exposure to pesticides over a longer period of time can also cause health problems.
Can you wash off pesticides on produce?
If you can wash them off, then there’s no need to
But, after looking at several research studies, all of them concluded that you can only get off so many pesticides by washing or cooking produce. Most produce absorbs pesticides into their flesh. For produce with skins, removing the peel does decrease the amount of pesticides on them.
If you remove the skins of produce (like potatoes), then you lose a lot of nutrients that are in the skin. So, there is no way to get rid of all of the pesticides from produce before eating it.
You must decide for yourself whether it’s important to eat organic foods or not.
If you’re wanting to limit your exposure to pesticides but can’t afford organic, you can swap out the produce that has higher amounts of pesticides for organic versions. You can find a list of those foods here.
Resources:
Should You Take Supplements ?
As with everything you use, eat, or drink, you should ask if supplements harm your health. There are good arguments on both sides of the supplement discussion, so you’ll have to decide what works best for you.
Argument for Supplements: You need supplements because food doesn’t have as many nutrients anymore and/or your body isn’t absorbing nutrients like they should be. Another possible reason is for those with imbalances that need to be corrected.
Argument against Supplements: If you take supplements, you’re probably already eating healthier foods and getting the nutrients you need, so you don’t need them. Supplements can lead to toxicities if you get too much. Plus, the ingredients in supplements are often man-made, so you’re not getting the natural versions of nutrients.
What We Know: Most supplements are synthetic. Even naturally derived supplements are often manipulated to fit and survive in a capsule. By taking nutrients from their natural environment and then messing with their structure, we don’t know truly how they will affect our bodies.
On one hand, supplements can help you get all the nutrients you need. On the other hand, the unnatural forms of the nutrients may cause your body to take in too many nutrients. Plus, research is showing more and more that we need the benefits from the whole, unprocessed food, not just the vitamins, minerals, and macronutrients (carbs, proteins,
What it comes down to…
There are times when supplements can help you meet your nutrient needs, especially when you need more nutrients than normal (i.e. pregnant or injury). But, you can choose to either take supplements or add in more whole, unprocessed foods to meet your body’s needs. Now it’s up to you to decide what’s best for you.
If you want to read more about supplements, here is Precision Nutrition’s Article on Vitamin Supplements.
Do You Need to Take a Probiotic? What about a Prebiotic?
Have you noticed weight loss products that have probiotics in them now? Research is showing more and more how important it is for you to be getting probiotics and prebiotics in your diet.
Simply put, probiotics and prebiotics are needed for you to have a healthy gut. A healthy gut protects your body from many health annoyances (especially your digestion). So, you can get both by either taking supplements or adding more of
If you prefer to take supplements, here is an article for probiotics and one for prebiotics to help you choose the best supplement.
If you prefer to get them from natural foods, here is an article on what foods to add to your diet.
Not sure if you should take supplements? You’ll want to read the supplement section above.
Is Farm-Raised Fish or Wild-Caught Fish Healthier?
What We Do Know: The best meat to eat is from animals that live in their natural habitats. The meat from these animals show to be more nutritious and have fewer toxins in their meat than conventionally-raised animals. That means that wild-caught fish may be the healthiest option of the two.
However, research is not showing that eating farm-raised fish is harmful to your health. So, though there is growing research in favor of wild-caught fish being the healthiest, there are not enough high-quality studies to prove it.
What do you do if you want to eat wild-caught fish but can’t afford the large price tag?
Since farm-raised fish has not been proven to be unsafe, you are okay to eat it in small amounts. When you do eat farmed fish, be sure to pair it with green veggies like broccoli, asparagus, or brussels sprouts. The green veggies mentioned help kick your detox system in gear so they can get rid of any toxins your body takes in.
For the supplement-takers…
If you prefer to get your omega-3 fats from supplements instead, you have the option of taking fish oil. I’ve read that you should buy fish oil made from fish in the Atlantic Ocean. Supposedly, fish oil from fish in the Pacific Ocean is likely to have more toxins in it.
Sidenote: If you struggle with getting enough vitamin D and/or vitamin A, you can take cod liver oil. Cod liver is full of good nutrients, so taking the oil will provide more nutrients than omega-3 fats.
Should You Buy Eggs From Cage-Free Chickens?
I’ve noticed a lot of confusion over the labeling on eggs. You may be seeing more and more labels for cage-free chickens at your grocery store, which can be quite confusing.
First, let’s discuss what each label legally means…
- No Label: Chickens are most likely kept in individual cages, given grain-based feed, and not allowed to roam free or go outside.
- Organic: Certified by the USDA that the farmers raise cage-free chickens and give them chemical-free feed.
- Cage-Free: Chickens are not kept in cages, often in a large warehouse-type building. The chickens most likely don’t get to go outside and are most likely fed grains.
- Free-Range: Chickens have to be given access to the outdoors. This could mean that they are kept in a hen house with a cat door to go outside. Or, the chickens could be let outside every day during the daytime and allowed to roam free.
- Pastured: No legal requirements with this label, but it’s often used by smaller chicken farmers that raise their chickens on their pastures. You have to check with the farmers to know how they’re raising their chickens.
There is a lot of controversy on which type of eggs are healthier (as with every topic in this article). There are convincing arguments for both sides, so it, ultimately, depends on what you believe you should do.
Here are the arguments for conventional versus cage-free eggs…
Argument for Conventional: The process for conventionally raising chickens for their eggs is efficient, which makes eggs cheaper to buy. The yield of eggs from this process is much greater and more sustainable than other processes. Plus, research does not show that there is much difference between conventional and other kinds of eggs, so the cage-free label is a scheme to get more money from you.
What We Know: If chickens are left alone to do and eat what they want, they will roam and forage for bugs, grass, and other foliage. Though there is not clear evidence that eggs from conventionally raised chickens are harmful or unsafe, it is wise at least question if we’re missing something.
Research is starting to show that eggs from chickens that roam outside and can forage for their own food may actually be healthier for us.
These chickens are able to produce more vitamin D in their eggs because they are exposed to sunlight. They also have less fat overall and a smaller ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fats. The fat ratio is important because studies are now showing that an imbalanced fat ratio can lead to inflammation. And inflammation may be the link between many chronic health problems today.
But, the decision is really up to you.
If I had to rank the egg labels by which are, supposedly, healthier for you, then eggs from organic, free-range chickens would top the list. Next would be eggs from free-range (non-organic), then cage-free, with conventional being at the bottom of the list.
Now, this list is not to say that eggs from conventionally raised chickens are unhealthy. It is to say that if the healthiest eggs are from chickens that are raised closest to their natural lives, then eggs from organic, range-free chickens will be the healthiest of the options.
At the end of the day, it depends on what you can and cannot afford. Organic, range-free eggs can be very expensive. So, just be aware of the eggs that you are buying, and do your best to eat a diet you can be proud of.
Resources:
- FSIS’s Guidance on Labels and Claims
- FSIS’s Labeling Guidelines
- Dr. Axe’s Article on Health Benefits of Eggs
- Healthline’s Comparison of Eggs
Is Animal Meat From Grass-Fed Animals Healthier than From Grain-Fed Animals?
There is a lot of confusion about why there are grass-fed labels on meat. What is the difference between grass-fed and grain-fed animals?
First, you should know that most cattle are raised on pastures, where they can forage for
You should also know that USDA withdrew from providing “grass-fed” and “naturally raised” certifications for meat in 2016. These certifications were confusing to farmers because, as we talked about above, most cattle are grass-fed and naturally raised. However, the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is a branch of the USDA that approves labels that are put on meat, poultry, and egg products. Their labeling guideline is included in the resources at the bottom of this section.
One of the labels FSIS approves is “grass-fed.” If
Now that you understand the meaning of the labels, here are the arguments for grain-fed and for grass-fed.
Argument for Grass-Fed: Grain-fed animals aren’t as nutritious as grass-fed, and they’re more likely to be given antibiotics and/or growth hormones. Corn, which is a GMO that is often grown with pesticides and herbicides, is most often used in grain-based feeds. Fattening up cattle with grains before slaughter may be what’s causing our health problems with red meat.
What We Do Know: We have to ask the question, if left on their own and provided a variety of food sources, what will animals choose to eat? For chickens, the answer is grass, bugs, and whatever else they can forage. For cattle, they eat grasses, hay (dried grass), and some non-grasses like legumes, clover, leaves, and twigs.
How is that different from the diets of conventionally raised animals?
Conventionally, chickens are given grain-based feed. As for cattle, most cattle are raised on pasture until they’re sold to a feedlot before slaughtered. At the feedlot, they are given grain-based (often corn-based) to increase the amount of meat obtained from the cattle.
This leads to two potential problems.
One: when animals are put on a grain-based diet they produce more omega-6 fats. This matters because when their natural omega-6 to omega-3 fat balance is thrown off, your body can create inflammation in response. Some of the major conditions inflammation is linked to are obesity, heart disease, dementia, autoimmune diseases, and autism.
Two: when animals are put on a grain-based diet they have more unnatural fat. If it’s not good for humans to eat a diet high in grains and gain more fat than needed, we have to ask if it’s healthy for an animal.
When animals have more fat, they are able to store more man-made chemicals in their bodies, just like us. We talked about the potential dangers of man-made chemicals in the section on toxins. (Be sure to read that section if you haven’t yet.)
Man-made chemicals are almost always found on conventionally grown grains. So, animals that are fed conventionally grown grains will most likely store the chemicals in their extra fat. However, as far as the overall amount of nutrients in grain-fed versus grass-fed, there is no clear difference between the two.
If you’re looking to reduce the
Ultimately, the choice is up to you.
The only recommendation I have is that whichever option you choose, pick a source that’s from a smaller farm with practices that you can morally get behind. It seems that the bigger a farm becomes, the harder it is for the farmers to change their practices to better fit Science and their customers’ wants and needs.
Resources:
- Precision Nutrition’s Cattle Feedlot Visit
Dr Axe on Grass-Fed Beef- Healthline’s Article on Red Meat
- A Dietitians visit to a Ranch
Should You Avoid GMOs?
First, let’s define what a GMO is… GMOs are made by transferring desirable genes from one plant or species to another. This gene transfer is done manually because it doesn’t happen naturally.
We still aren’t sure that GMOs are safe for us in the long run. So, until there are more long-term research studies available to the public on their safety, most of the warnings are simply theories.
Here are the common arguments for and against GMOs:
If you want to avoid GMOs, here’s what you need to know:
Common Items with GMOs are corn, canola, soy, sugar beets, papaya, potatoes, alfalfa (what cows eat), cotton, and zucchini. Also, many of these GMOs can be found in ingredient lists as corn starch, corn syrup, soy lecithin, canola oil, sugar (from sugar beets), maltodextrin, flavorings, and vitamins. According to the Non-GMO Project, anything that says “vegetable” but is not specific can also be made from a GMO.
Since animals can be fed diets with GMOs in them, buy organic or look for a non-GMO sticker on the package to ensure the animals were not fed GMOs. Find more on how to avoid GMOs here.
Are Food Additives and Preservatives Bad for You?
Food additives are chemicals added to foods so that food can sit on your shelf longer before going bad. Food additives have given you and I the ability to buy foods at the grocery store and quickly cook foods. We no longer have to grow our own food or spend all day cooking it.
But, food additives are under the category of man-made chemicals (we talked specifically about chemicals under the toxins section). Unfortunately, we didn’t wait to examine their long-term consequences before we started using them. This may be because of the lure of the ease and convenience that food additives bring. Whatever the reason, research studies are starting to show that we may have jumped the gun with using food additives.
Normally I include the arguments for and against the item in question to give you both sides. However, I can’t do an argument for food additives because most medical professionals will tell you to eat fresh, whole foods over processed foods. That’s because processed foods strip foods of their nutrients, but then add some back into the food after processing.
Everyone agrees that processed foods are not as healthy as fresh, whole foods. But, if that’s so, what makes them not as healthy?
From the research available to us, it’s starting to look like the manipulation of foods to turn them into shelf-stable, convenience foods
Though food additives may do more harm than good, they seem to be a necessary evil.
Even if you try to get them out of your diet, the time it takes to cook everything from scratch can become too much. And that doesn’t take into account the times you eat someone else’s cooked meals. So, if want to avoid the potential harms of food additives, then your goal should be to minimize their use as much as possible.
To do that, make a list of processed foods in your pantry, fridge, and freezer. Prioritize the list by the items you’re ready and motivated to replace now. Then, start replacing them with whole, fresh foods, one at a time.
Should You Replace Your Plastic Food Containers with Glass Containers?
There’s a lot of controversy over the healthiness of using plastics with our food. It has been known for a while now that chemicals from plastic do leak into the food it’s holding. It’s just a matter of how much your body can take before it harms your health.
What We Know: When plastics were passed by the FDA, there were no immediate health problems seen. However, just like with other man-made chemicals, the long-term consequences of plastics are not well known. Research studies are starting to show that plastics in high amounts can cause cancer, mess with your hormones, and damage your brain, immune system, lungs, heart, and reproductive system. That is why the government has set a limit of how much plastic is used with food.
But, there are three potential problems here with using plastic.
1️⃣ Low-dose exposure to plastic starts adding up when all your food is packaged in plastic.
2️⃣ What if your body isn’t fully getting rid of the chemicals from your system? If it is, then your body is accumulating the chemicals, which could lead to you having the same symptoms as someone who is exposed to high doses of plastic.
3️⃣ Our children are the ones most affected by the harms of chemicals. Children eat a lot of food for their size, and their bodies are still developing. So, when they’re exposed to plastics, their immune systems aren’t able to protect them like an adult’s can.
If plastics are truly hazardous for us, as the research is starting to show, then we need to do something about it. And quick
One of the known chemicals in plastic that has been banned because of its harm is BPA.
BPA’s structure looks similar to estrogen, which makes the body think it’s estrogen. That’s why you may hear BPA called a phytoestrogen. BPA has been banned from water bottles and some Tupperware, but it has not been removed from everything.
Here’s a list of products that may still use BPA in their packaging:
- Canned goods (BPA used in the lining of cans)
- Soda cans
- Most plastics (minus water bottles, baby bottles, and some sippy cups)
- Paper currency
- Dental sealants
- PVC pipes
- Thermal receipt paper
- Some plastic baby toys (including those plastic teethers)
Are there other dangerous chemicals in plastic?
Yes, research is showing that phthalates may mess with fertility and block testosterone in men and women. Other studies show that exposure to phthalates, in low doses, isn’t harmful in the short-term. You should also know that most BPA-free products have replaced BPA with bisphenol S (BPS). However, BPS is showing to have similar effects on your health as BPA does.
Other cooking wares that are under scrutiny for their safety are aluminum containers, non-stick pots and pans, styrofoam take-out containers, and plastic cooking or eating utensils. More research is needed on these items. I just wanted you to be aware of the growing concern with other cooking wares..
If you want to start replacing your plastic containers with something that doesn’t leak chemicals into it, there are safer options.
- Glass containers (glass is made by heating sand at high temperatures)
- Stainless Steel containers
- Cast iron containers
- Silicon (not to be confused with its man-made cousin
silcone )
Resources:
- WebMD’s Article on Cookware Plastics
- Environmental Working Group’s Research on BPA in Canned Food
- Environmental Working Group’s BPA Database
How Can You Avoid Developing a Gluten Sensitivity or Celiac Disease?
This is a great question. Let me be frank… I don’t know how you can avoid getting some kind of reaction to gluten. There’s a spectrum of gluten problems, which tells us that this is way more complicated than simply “gluten is bad.”
If you think you might be sensitive to gluten, I encourage you to read this article.
What I do know is that if you’re reacting to gluten, then your body is probably trying to tell you something deeper is going on.
What that “something deeper” is is very complicated. To answer that for my clients, I have to sit down with them and go over their health journey, symptoms, and lifestyle before I can start to guess what’s going on. It can be a long process to figure out what’s going on. But, I’d rather be careful with your health than to make blind recommendations that may harm you in the end.
Sidenote, be careful of those who say they have a black and white answer to any gluten problem. This subject is highly complex that there will never be one solution.
Now, there are several theories of what’a causing so many people to react to gluten .
But note that they are theories and aren’t backed by definitive evidence.
- One of the theories (shared by many functional medicine professionals) is that the active ingredient in Round-up, a herbicide that’s used on wheat, damages gluten so that it’s not recognized by our body anymore. This causes our body to treat it as a foreign invader and attack it when we eat it. The herbicide could also damage our good gut bacteria when we eat something that has been sprayed with Round-up.
- A second theory is that when wheat is processed into flour, something happens to damage or change the structure of gluten.
- A third theory is that wheat grain has been so overly cross-breeded that our bodies no longer recognize it
- Or, it could be a combination of theories above. We just don’t know yet. Hopefully more high-quality studies will be made available to us in the future to help us figure out what’s going on.
If you want to do everything possible to (hopefully) avoid getting a gluten intolerance but keep bread in your diet, here are some suggestions:
- Buy organic whole wheat flour (or just organic flour if you’re not ready to commit to whole wheat)
- Buy flour that has been stone-grinded instead of machine-grinded
- If you’re worried about wheat flour, try eikorn flour instead (buy organic if you want to lessen risk of chemicals in your flour)
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