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Often the health myths that proliferate our society take hold because they seem logical, but science doesn’t back them up. This post from lifehacker.com dispels 10 good ones for you here today! Everything makes you fat! Gluten-free food is the key to eternal youth! You need to poop ten times a day or you’ll die! You’ll find tons of equally ridiculous health claims around the ... Continue Reading
A high price tag isn’t necessarily a sign of nutritional value. Marketing hype aside, here’s a look at the ground reality of the worthiness of superfoods. This article from The Washington Post grades the costs and benefits of acai, chia and other ‘superfoods’. Browse Instagram these days, and you’ll see superfood-laden smoothie bowls or bags of superfood powders. The companies ... Continue Reading
New developments in celiac disease education, diagnosis, and treatment every day are refining the public's understanding of celiac disease and gluten-free diet. This post from NewHope360 traces the evolution of the awareness of gluten and celiac disease among health professionals and general public. While I strive to be at the top of my gluten-free game, I need to constantly ... Continue Reading
Are you going gluten free because you think gluten free foods are healthier and will help you lose weight? Think again. This post from Women’s Health busts the most common myths about gluten free diets. Gluten-free diets are all the rage right now, but how much do people really understand about what amounts to a major lifestyle change? Researchers at the University of Florida ... Continue Reading
A brilliant video poking fun at those who love the idea of gluten intolerance, but actually do not have health issues caused by gluten. SATIRE ALERT! JP Sears brilliantly pokes fun at those of us who don't actually have gluten intolerance but love to pretend. He says: "Being gluten free used to be a luxury only reserved for those who are intolerant to gluten. With this ... Continue Reading
