3 Myths About Gluten

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Recently, it has become significantly more difficult to shop for bread as gluten had become known as something to avoid at any cost. But gluten doesn’t necessarily have to be bad for you! Here are the most common myths about it that you should stop believing.

Not Eating Gluten Will Give You More Energy

The word has spread that foods with gluten require more energy from your body to digest, leaving you tired for everything else. However, there are no studies that support this.

Everyone Should Go Gluten-Free

Our bodies are different and there’s no single food that’s universally good or bad for everyone. Unless you’re allergic or intolerant to gluten, there’s no reason to avoid it.

Gluten is Bad For You

No, it’s not bad for most people. Plus, in order to completely eliminate gluten, you’d have to remove most carbohydrates from your diet, which isn’t recommended.