The Downside Of The Gluten-Free Diet Trend
In 2014, three times as many Americans were on a gluten-free diet than in 2009. But this health fad has some downsides. Research from 2017 found that low-gluten diets raise peoples’ risk of type 2 diabetes. Some believe that it’s because most people get their daily fiber intake from grains.
Of course, people with celiac disease require a gluten-free diet. But researchers wonder if there are any benefits for people who don’t have celiac, says Harvard scientist Geng Zong. If you’re going to go gluten-free, make sure you eat enough fiber to balance your blood glucose levels.
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