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When we first published our book, Weeding Out Wheat, we were attempting to answer a specific cross-section of skeptics: those who believe a gluten-free diet is both (1) unnecessary and (2) unbiblical. In this article, my hope is to address the second concern: since there is both wheat and bread in the Bible (spoken about in positive ways), how can a Christian defend a gluten-free diet? (By the way, if you are looking for gluten-free resources, make sure to check out my Everything Gluten Free resource page.) Now, I get that this might seem like an odd question. For most people, the question of whether ...Read More
Weeding Out Wheat
Why is Wheat Bad for You? — 3 Good Reasons to Delete the Wheat
Is wheat bad for you? That's a complicated question. It's not as cut-and-dry as a quick trip to the doctor for a test for celiac disease. In fact, tests for celiac disease and gluten sensitivity are notoriously imprecise. I've challenged individuals to try giving up wheat for a few months to see if it helps with their... inflammation achey joints psoriasis PMS ...and the list goes on and on! Often what I hear in response is, "BUT I don't have any stomach problems." Friends, problems with wheat, especially modern wheat, goes further than tummy aches! So why should you consider deleting the ...Read More
How Can I Test for Gluten Intolerance?
You're convinced you might have a problem with wheat. Maybe you're concerned with some of problematic proteins in wheat, or maybe some of the practical reasons to ditch the wheat, but probably what you're really worried about are some of the diseases and long-term damage wheat can do to your body. Maybe you are asking how can you test for gluten intolerance? Below I'm going to outline tests you can you have your doctor run to determine if wheat is a causing you a problem. Are you looking for more tips for going gluten free? I’ve gathered them all together in one easy-to-read page about Everything Gluten Free. It's ...Read More
Should I Try a Gluten-Free Diet?
Should I try a gluten-free diet? I've heard this question asked by many people. The short answer for me will always be a definitive YES. You should try a gluten-free diet. Looking for gluten-free resources? This Everything Gluten Free page is a library of everything gluten free we’ve worked on. Why? There are a number of problematic proteins in wheat. These are proteins that can cause problems for everyone. There are also some very specific overarching reasons that everyone should be wary of wheat. And to top it off, gluten sensitivity is associated with over 200 different diseases. Yes, you read that ...Read More
5 More Surprising Reasons to Give Up Wheat
Last week I gave you 3 reasons to give up wheat: gluten, lectins, and phytates. This week, I'm giving you 5 very practical reasons to ditch the wheat. Are you ready? Here we go! Are you looking for more tips for going gluten free? I’ve gathered them all together in this Everything Gluten Free page. 5 Surprising Reasons to Give Up Wheat 1. Wheat causes inflammation Inflammation is the predecessor to disease. The more refined the grain, the more inflammation will occur. White flour is more inflmmatory than whole grain flour, but whole grain flour is still highly inflammatory. When you are consistently dining on ...Read More
