There are an abundance of diets that are trending in 2019, as the health craze continues. One diet that has spiked is people cutting out gluten from there diet. You may notice when you walk through the grocery store or even browsing a restaurant menu, that companies are pushing these gluten free options as the demand grows. But why go gluten-free? So many people see this trend happening, but don’t fully understand the science of the decision.
There are people out there that have to go gluten-free, because of certain health reasons. However, there are people that are buying into the media/generally public word of going gluten free to lose weight, boost energy, or generally to just feel better.
Of course I don’t think going gluten-free is for everyone, but there is no harm to trying it. It can offer a range of benefits (ranges from person to person as everyone’s body reacts differently).
Benefits
According to Jeff Sanders, there are 10 benefits to going gluten-free:
- Improve cholesterol levels
- Promote digestive health
- Increases energy levels
- Eliminates unhealthy and processed foods from your diet (oils, fried food, breads, and desserts to name a few)
- More likely to eat fruits and vegetables because they are all gluten-free
- Reduces your risk of heart disease, certain cancers, and diabetes
- Helps ward off viruses and germs as many foods you will now eat will contain more antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals
- Promotes healthy weight-loss
- Improves health of people with irritable bowl syndrome and arthritis
- Distinctly improved awareness of foods that can have an adverse effect on your health
I personally have found that I feel better when I eat less gluten or none at all. However, I have never participated in a full exclusive gluten-free diet, but can only imagine how much better you will feel. I wish I had the will power to be able to participate in this diet long term.
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