Gluten-Free Foods
Gluten-free has become a fad phrase among the health-conscious. Almost one-third of the U.S. population claims an interest in cutting back on gluten or going gluten-free. As a result, our favorite food manufacturers have kept up with the times and offered their own line of gluten-free products, branded as “health foods” or “healthy snacks.”
The biggest issue with this marketing is that these “health foods” aren’t healthy at all. Instead of being made with a gluten grain, they are made with other products like potato starch or tapioca, which typically are highly refined and can spike blood sugar in the same way processed wheat can.
What’s the Alternative?
Some foods are naturally gluten-free, like meats and vegetables. However, doing your homework before embarking on a gluten-free diet is key. In most cases, products that are marketed as “gluten-free” on their packaging may be bad for you.