"...Approximately one percent of Americans have celiac disease and another six percent are estimated to suffer from gluten sensitivity, yet many others believe going gluten-free leads to good health...."They list 7% of the population that shouldn't eat wheat. That's pretty big progress, considering the source. Can you think of many other foods that are patently toxic to 1% of the population, and probably toxic to another 6%?
"This paper is one of the first to look at the other side of the gluten craze. While the gluten-free diet is an important medical treatment for people with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity, far too many Americans are following the diet for reasons that simply do not make sense," stated Dr. Gaesser. "Even though it has been endorsed by celebrities for weight loss, let's face it – they are not the experts on nutrition and health. It's time to listen to the science."
These findings run counter to a recent Harris survey of more than 2,000 adults polled about their perceptions and use of the gluten-free diet. Of those participants who followed the diet, half reported doing it to "feel better" and 26% as a "diet for losing weight."
...For expert nutrition advice, and more information about the gluten-free diet, please visit www.gowiththegrain.org.
About the Grain Foods Foundation The Grain Foods Foundation, a joint venture of members of the milling, baking and allied industries formed in 2004, is dedicated to advancing the public's understanding of the beneficial role grain-based foods play in the human diet. Directed by a board of trustees, funding for the Foundation is provided through voluntary donations from private grain-based food companies and is supplemented by industry associations. For more information about the Grain Foods Foundation, visit gowiththegrain.org, or find GoWithTheGrain on Facebook and Twitter.
SOURCE Grain Foods Foundation
I wonder when the warning labels will appear...
And of course a few years ago the "experts" were poo-pooing the whole concept. Celiac was extremely rare, after all.
From Dr. Davis on twitter.
P.S. Had to change the link, the old one to the Sacramento Bee stopped working.
I am certain most of the infirmities my mother had were caused by wheat. Even though I don't believe she was allergic to wheat. I am also certain that I am not allergic to wheat. But...the health benefits for me since I quit eating wheat are notable. As far as the "science" debunking gluten-free for weight loss...follow the money. And I'm being really, really nice because I blame wheat and various other "HELLTHY" foods on the death of my mother.
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