Are you still eating gluten and wondering if you should try giving it up for good? Wondering if there is a downside to going gluten free? Want to know our take on a gluten free diet for optimal health? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss the difference between celiac disease, gluten sensitivity and the spectrum of symptoms that can fall in between. Learn why modern day wheat in the U.S. is so problematic and why gluten sensitivity is on the rise, conditions that benefit most from a gluten free diet and how you might still be getting exposed to gluten even if following a ketogenic or paleo diet.

In this Episode, Ali and Becki cover the basics of gluten sensitivity, how gluten can drive leaky gut and why anti-nutrients could be a concern. Beyond bothersome symptoms, there are certain conditions for which a gluten free diet is a major part of a functional healing approach from Hashimoto’s to mood disorders. Learn about why Ali and Becki routinely prescribe a gluten free diet to all clients, favorite swap outs and what supplements can aid with gluten exposure.

Also In This Episode:

The Prevalence of Gluten Sensitivity

How Short Dwarf Wheat Came Into the Food System

Why You May Be Able to Eat Gluten in Other Countries

The Role of Stress and Secretory IgA

Glutamate, Probiotics and DPP IV

How Gluten Drives Leaky Gut and Food Sensitivities

Zonulin, Gliadin and Anti-Nutrients

Symptoms of Gluten Sensitivity

Conditions Treated with a Gluten-Free Diet

Hidden Sources of Gluten

Gluten Free Baking

Keto Coconut Flour Pancakes

Gluten Swap Outs

Coconut Aminos Packets

Naturally Nourished Cookbook

Sweet Potato Avocado Toast

Supplement Recommendations

GI LIning

Digestaid with DPP IV

 

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