People withceliac diseaseor gluten intolerance cannot eat some types of whole grains, including wheat, rye, and barley. Still, there are many types of whole grains that are safe to consume and offer several health benefits. Read on to find out what whole grains are, how to find them, and...
This can lead to “holes” or permeability in our gut lining (sometimes called “leaky gut“) which can then causeallergies, digestive problems, autoimmune issues, chronic illness, unexplained health problems, food intolerance and sensitivity, brain fog and even mental illness and intrusive thoughts....
Gluten— a protein found in wheat, barley, rye and the wheat derivatives farro, spelt and triticale — can cause damage to the digestive tract and other symptoms when consumed in even small amounts by those with celiac disease. People with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity must...
They can make your immune system stronger. They may boost gastrointestinal health, too, especially if you have something like irritable bowel syndrome. Some probiotics also may help ease allergy symptoms and help with lactose intolerance. But because our gut microbiomes are unique, if and how they...
Grain-bashing and anti-wheat sentiments seem to be all the rage these days. It’s not much of an exaggeration to say some people think grains are the cause of all of society’s ills. In this article, we will examine both sides of the argument, who is making the arguments, what the ...
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Gluten, a yellowish gray powdery mixture of water-insoluble proteins occurring in wheat and other cereal grains and composed chiefly of the proteins gliadin and glutenin. Gluten sensitivity and intolerance, a principal symptom of the digestive disorder c
whole grains; maize; brown rice; whole wheat; fasting glucose; fasting blood lipids; microbiota; bowel movement frequency; gastrointestinal symptoms1. Introduction Grains are a staple of the average American diet and therefore changes to grain products, especially the level of refinement, can have a...