a gluten-free diet is not just a fad ~ modern wheat is bad for everyone

Some say that wheat is safe for everyone except those who have celiac disease.  And, that non-celiac gluten sensitivity isn’t a real medical condition.  So why is wheat bad for you?  Especially genetically enhanced, chemical laden, pesticide sprayed, modern American wheat is really, really bad for you.  If you have the sense your mother gave you, then you should stop eating anything made from wheat.

Gluten intolerance and celiac disease are direct results of American agriculture policy and, specifically, the government’s wading into the food arena.  ~  Joel Salatin.

Gluten is what turns a mixture of flower and water into glue.  Gluten is a family of proteins found in grains like; wheat, spelt, rye, barley, bulgur, oats, and seitan.  There is no gluten in either quinoa or rice.  Nor is there any gluten in potato or beans.  However gluten is found in almost all processed and packaged foods, sauces, and canned food.

Non celiac gluten sensitivity is poorly understood, and there are no specific medical tests of your blood, stool, or urine that can reliably diagnose gluten intolerance.  You and your doctors can only reliably diagnose gluten intolerance by the symptoms and health problems you have.  On the other hand, there are reliable diagnostic tests for full-blown celiac disease.

Common digestive and health problems caused by gluten intolerance include;

• Irritable bowl problems such as abdominal pain, bloating, cramping, constipation, and diarrhoea.
• Nausea and vomiting.
• Irritation of the mouth and throat.
• Brain fog, difficulty concentrating, problematic memory.
• Frequent headaches.
• Mood changes, anxiety, depression, irritability.
• Low energy and chronic fatigue syndrome.
• Muscle and joint pains.  Osteoporosis.
• Peripheral neuropathy, numbness and tingling in the hands, arms, feet and legs.
• Skin problems, dermatitis, eczema, rosacea, skin rashes.
• Nutrient deficiencies, vitamin deficiencies, iron deficiency, anemia.
• Asthmatic attacks.
• Higher risk of learning problems including autism and ADHD.
• Sexual problems and in women missed periods.
• Gut autoimmunity, damage to the gut biome

Gluten intolerance will affect every single part of the body as the bacteria in your gut help to control everything from nutrient absorption, to hormone production, to metabolic function, to the way your brain works.

The problem is that gluten from wheat is found in just as many products as that other evil and unnatural food; high fructose corn syrup.  One should read the labels before buying any food, and certainly avoid these foods

• bread, crackers, pizza, burritos, tortilla, cakes, cookies and the like
• beer, lager, stouts, ales
• barley malt
• packaged, store bought chicken broth
• malt vinegar ~ buy natural organic apple cider vinegar instead
• most salad dressings including mayonnaise
• veggie burgers unless they are certified gluten-free
• soy sauce
• packets of seasonings and spice mixes
• noodles unless they are rice noodles
• all pasta, (unless it’s marked gluten-free)
• most condiments
• non dairy creamer
• miso
• bullion cubes and stock cubes
• canned soups
• cheese spreads and other processed cheeses
• sausages and hot dogs
• ice cream, frozen yogurt, and milk unless it’s from grass-fed cows.
• Sour cream, which may contain modified food starch.

If you are even mildly gluten intolerant you will need to be very careful when eating out.  The same goes for buying Chinese take-out which is likely to be stuffed with MSG, (Monosodium Glutamate).  When eating out avoid fried foods, thickened sauces, and obviously bread.  Try to drink gluten-free booze such as cider, wine, spirits and liqueurs, (there are gluten-free beers).  And, if you’re drinking spirits don’t have diet soda as your mixer ~ diet soda is also bad for you.

Some say that gluten intolerance might really be glyphosate poisoning.  And that pre-harvest spraying of wheat and sugar cane with Roundup makes for an easier harvest.  All I know is that I don’t want to eat food contaminated with weed-killer.

Glyphosate is for sure, in every bite of food that contains wheat.  ~  Nancy S. Mure

As it goes, wheat flour and refined sugars are just so very bad for you that your best choice is to avoid them all together.  The list of health problems caused by these two staple foods is both long and nasty.

For most of us, giving up bread and beer is a pretty easy and very beneficial thing to do.

Some say that if you want to be really fit and healthy, start by never again eating anything made with wheat flour.  And that you know it makes sense.   All I know is that I’ve felt healthier, fitter, and more alert since I realised that wheat is bad for you.

~

jack collier

sigh…. Guinness and brown bread with Irish Stew is so good…..

A gluten-free diet is more than just a fad.

Some say that gluten is safe for everyone except those who have celiac disease.  And, that non-celiac gluten sensitivity isn’t a real medical condition.  All I know is that I’ve felt healthier, fitter, and more alert since I realised that wheat is bad for you.  Especially genetically enhanced, chemical laden, pesticide sprayed, modern American wheat is really, really bad for you.  If you have the sense your mother gave you, then you should stop eating anything made from wheat.

Gluten intolerance and celiac disease are direct results of American agriculture policy and, specifically, the government’s wading into the food arena.  ~  Joel Salatin.

Gluten is what makes flour and water as sticky as glue.  Gluten is a family of proteins found in grains like; wheat, spelt, rye, barley, bulgur, oats, and seitan.  There is no gluten in either quinoa or rice.  Nor is there any gluten in potato or beans.  However gluten is found in almost all processed and packaged foods, sauces, and canned food.

Non celiac gluten sensitivity is poorly understood, and there are no specific medical tests of your blood, stool, or urine that can reliably diagnose gluten intolerance.  You and your doctors can only reliably diagnose gluten intolerance by the symptoms and health problems you have.  On the other hand, there are reliable diagnostic tests for full-blown celiac disease.

Common digestive and health problems caused by gluten intolerance include;

• Irritable bowl problems such as abdominal pain, bloating, cramping, constipation, and diarrhoea.
• Nausea and vomiting.
• Irritation of the mouth and throat.
• Brain fog, difficulty concentrating, problematic memory.
• Frequent headaches.
• Mood changes, anxiety, depression, irritability.
• Low energy and chronic fatigue syndrome.
• Muscle and joint pains.  Osteoporosis.
• Peripheral neuropathy, numbness and tingling in the hands, arms, feet and legs.
• Skin problems, dermatitis, eczema, rosacea, skin rashes.
• Nutrient deficiencies, vitamin deficiencies, iron deficiency, anemia.
• Asthmatic attacks.
• Higher risk of learning problems including autism and ADHD.
• Sexual problems and in women missed periods.
• Gut autoimmunity, damage to the gut biome

Gluten intolerance will affect every single part of the body as the bacteria in your gut help to control everything from nutrient absorption, to hormone production, to metabolic function, to the way your brain works.

The problem is that gluten from wheat is found in just as many products as that other evil and unnatural food; high fructose corn syrup.  One should read the labels before buying any food, and certainly avoid these foods

• bread, crackers, pizza, burritos, tortilla, cakes, cookies and the like
• beer, lager, stouts, ales
• barley malt
• packaged, store bought chicken broth
• malt vinegar ~ buy natural organic apple cider vinegar instead
• most salad dressings including mayonnaise
• veggie burgers unless they are certified gluten-free
• soy sauce
• packets of seasonings and spice mixes
• noodles unless they are rice noodles
• all pasta, (unless it’s marked gluten-free)
• most condiments
• non dairy creamer
• miso
• bullion cubes and stock cubes
• canned soups
• cheese spreads and other processed cheeses
• sausages and hot dogs
• ice cream, frozen yogurt, and milk unless it’s from grass-fed cows.
• Sour cream, which may contain modified food starch.

If you are even mildly gluten intolerant you will need to be very careful when eating out.  Eating out is fun, however,when eating out becomes the norm, and you find yourself eating out two, three, or more times a week, then eating out is no longer a healthy treat and is instead a bad habit.  If you are gluten intolerant dining out is very bad for your health. The same goes for buying Chinese take-out which is likely to be stuffed with MSG, (Monosodium Glutamate).  When eating out avoid fried foods, thickened sauces, and obviously bread.  Only drink gluten-free booze such as cider, wine, spirits and liqueurs, (there are gluten-free beers).  And, if you’re drinking spirits don’t have diet soda as your mixer ~ diet soda is also bad for you.

Some say that gluten intolerance might really be glyphosate poisoning.  And that pre-harvest spraying of wheat and sugar cane with Roundup makes for an easier harvest.  All I know is that I don’t want to eat food contaminated with weed-killer.

Glyphosate is for sure, in every bite of food that contains wheat.  ~  Nancy S. Mure

As it goes, wheat flour and refined sugars are just so very bad for you that your best choice is to avoid them all together.  The list of health problems caused by these two staple foods is both long and nasty.

You may want to look for non-gluten alternative foods and products, and there are lots of these if you make the effort.  Personally I have merely given up anything made with wheat flour, including; bread, cakes, pizza, pasta, cookies, canned soups… ~ and I now also make an effort to read the labels on the stuff I buy at the supermarket.

For most of us, giving up bread and beer is a pretty easy and very beneficial thing to do.

If you want to be really fit and healthy, start by never again eating anything made with wheat flour, you know it makes sense.

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~

jack collier

jackcollier7@talktalk.net

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