Gluten-free?

[shaws]

Two links giving different viewpoints:

amymyersmd.com/2018/04/3-re...

huffingtonpost.com.au/2016/...

[Justiina]

The problem with the second point of view is that it suggests going gluten free could be a risk but it isn't about being gluten free, it's about choosing wrong type of food. But how much damage most people do to themselves by just eating whatever they can ? Doesn't keep them healthy and eating bread isn't doing much good when one eats junk.

Sure eating wrong type of gluten free food can be bad but so is eating normal food.

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Thanks for the 2 viewpoints. Important to help us realize gluten-free and gluten substitute are not synonymous. My vote goes with Amy. I already use her as one of my go-to websites. For me, the problem with the Huffington Post article is that it assumes people who go gluten-free will substitute many of the gluten-free- products available. I don't think that is the case with those who are sincerely trying to resolve health issues. Information is freely available about how unhealthy many of the processed gluten-substitute products are. And I believe those of us who treat gluten-free eating as a way to better health understand this and don't buy or consume these substitute foods. IMO, these 'gluten-substitutes' were developed as a solution and marketing effort to gain back money possibly lost from less sales of gluten foods. Just my opinion. And yes, they are expensive and often not nutritionally worth their price. Also, if you read their ingredient lists many of the substitute foods used instead of wheat/gluten such as potato flour, tapioca flour, etc are not that 'gut-friendly' and can also contribute to gut issues. Worth a google before you buy.