Gluten-Free Doesnt (Necessarily) Mean Healthy

Gluten-Free Doesn't (Necessarily) Mean Healthy Photo via mealsonwheelspeople.org Why is gluten bad? Gluten is only a bad thing for those with a gluten intolerance or celiac disease, creating digestive and nutritional health problems. For the other 99% of us not allergic to gluten, it’s perfectly fine, though some doctor’s have linked it to various health issues ranging from depression to weight gain. If you have been encountering digestive problems, have your doctor test you to see if going gluten-free is the solution. Will going gluten-free help me lose weight? No, not necessarily. Gluten-free doesn’t mean low in calories or fat. When someone avoids gluten, they’re consequently giving up fast food, therefore resulting in weight loss. If that’s what it takes for you, then by all means continue to act like you have a food allergy. Keep in mind that, though the gluten is removed, you’re still eating processed carbohydrates, so don’t be fooled into thinking it’s any better for you. Ultimately, you make the decision on what to buy and what to put in your body, so its up to you to figure out what makes you the happiest and the healthiest!