products healthy—or just more marketing
hype?
Many of our clients and Whole30
participants report similar reactions to non-
gluten grains, leading us to believe that there
are bigger problems with grains than just
gluten. Gluten-free grains and non-grains like
quinoa in all likelihood still contain
potentially inflammatory proteins and other
compounds that can provoke inflammation in
the gut and elsewhere.
Finally, bread is still bread (and a pancake
still a pancake), regardless of the grains with
which they are made—and gluten-free grains
promote the same unhealthy psychological
response as their gluten-containing
counterparts. In summary, “gluten free” does
not necessarily represent a healthy choice.
LESS BAD
Ancient cultures reliant on grains