10 Reasons to Go Gluten-Free
If you’re considering going gluten-free, but you’re not yet convinced, read on to learn 10 reasons why giving up gluten could be good for you.
1. Celiac Disease. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease related to a gluten allergy. For some people the symptoms are mild while for others they’re so severe that they can even be fatal. But many people have celiac disease and aren’t diagnosed with it. Giving up gluten can be a good way to determine if you have a problem with it.
2. Migraines. Many people with migraine headaches don’t know the actual cause. It turns out that migraines can be related to gluten sensitivity. The only way to know for sure is to eliminate gluten and then reintroduce it to see if it causes problems.
3. Weight Loss. If you’ve struggled to lose weight, even when you restrict your calories, it may be related to gluten. People who are sensitive to gluten often hang on to excess weight – especially belly fat. Eliminating gluten could help you to lose weight.
4. Your Brain on Gluten. Gluten has been shown in many studies to affect the brain. By eliminating gluten you may think more clearly and people who have autism or epilepsy may actually experience improvements by going gluten-free.
5. Carb Cravings. If you find that you’re always craving bread, pasta, and other wheat-based carbs it could actually be a gluten addiction. People who are sensitive to gluten often crave it.
6. Inflammation. If you have gluten sensitivity, eating it can lead to chronic inflammation in the body. Inflammation can lead to diabetes, cancers, and heart disease as well as weight gain and fatigue. Eliminating gluten can reverse this inflammation and restore good health.
7. Leaky Gut Syndrome. Gluten can be the culprit for causing leaky gut syndrome. This is a condition in which your intestines leak toxins back into your bloodstream and leads to inflammation and health problems.
8. Better Nutrition. When you give up foods containing wheat you’ll be eating fewer processed foods and will naturally gravitate toward more fruits, vegetables, and lean meats that are better for your body.
9. Less Gas. Many people who eat wheat also experience trouble digesting it. This can lead to uncomfortable cramping, bloating, and embarrassing gas.
10. Fertility. Many women who experience infertility are actually suffering from gluten sensitivity. By eliminating gluten some women who have previously experienced infertility and miscarriages are able to conceive naturally and deliver a healthy baby.
