beyond gluten: the real ingredient thats making you sick
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Beyond Gluten: The Real Ingredient
Thats Making You SickCreated by Meredith at Elevated Meals
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Gluten Allergies on the Rise
We all know that gluten allergies and sensitivities are on the rise. But what if I told you gluten wasn't responsible for making you sick, and that cutting it out of your diet could actually be detrimental to your health?
“Well, if gluten isn't making me sick, what is then?”
I’m glad you asked...
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Why You Really Feel Sick
The real reason you feel terrible all the time is actually because of SUGAR!
Sugars effects on the body are very similar to those of a gluten allergy, and because many products that contain gluten also contain sugar, it can be difficult to tell which ingredient is the culprit.
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The Sugar in Your Diet
In a study conducted by The American Heart Association, they found that the average american consumes more than 22 teaspoons of sugar a day.
The World Health Organization cautions that a persons sugar intake should not exceed 12 teaspoons, and should really be closer to 6.
To put that in perspective, one can of Coke contains about 9 teaspoons of sugar.
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What Sugar Does To Your Body
Inflammation, especially in the digestive system
Mood swings, depression and/or “brain fog”
Constipation and/or diarrhea
IBS and/or general discomfort
Common Symptoms Caused by Sugar
Caused by Gluten
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Products Containing Both Sugar and Gluten
Most packaged sandwich breads
Breakfast cereal
Sauces such as teriyaki, many salad dressings, pasta sauce and gravies
Flavored potato chips
Canned soups
Hot dogs, sausage, cold cuts and processed meat products
Condiments like ketchup and mustard
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Relying to heavily on “gluten free” alternatives, like gluten free bread or pasta. These are often highly processed, higher in fat and lower in overall nutrients.
Studies suggest that often newcomers to the GF free diet actually gain weight as a result of these processed foods.
Conversely, there is a rise of individuals, teenage girls specifically, with eating disorders and who are at risk for developing eating disorders using gluten allergies as a cover for removing a huge portion of the available food from their diets.
The Risks of Removing Gluten from Your Diet
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The Moral of the Story
Anyone who is concerned about food allergies, or their general wellness, should always contact a doctor before self prescribing a specialized diet.
Pay close attention to the individual ingredients in your foods and always question the nutritional benefit you are getting out of it. There are plenty of "health foods" out there that are anything but.
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