Five Know Benefits to a Wheat-Free Diet

Have you ever heard of or considered changing to a gluten-free or wheat-free diet. You may not suffer from a wheat allergy or from Celiac disease, so what would it benefit you to go wheat-free? Let’s face it, wheat and wheat-based products are so ingrained in the American diet is it even possible to give it up?

Going wheat-free can be a challenge—but it’s worth it. Becoming educated about the food you eat is something I am growing passionate about. So if going wheat-free makes you stop and read your food labels, great! And there are other, more tangible benefits to going wheat-free. I’m going to list 5 reasons you should switch to a wheat-free diet below.

You may have an intolerance to wheat—but you don’t know it.

Studies show that Celiac disease is actually under diagnosed in the United States. Some estimate that only 1 in 3000 people are diagnosed, when in reality, 1 in 250 suffer from the disease. Wouldn’t it be worth your while to go off wheat for a period of time and see how you feel?
Does your digestion improve? Do you have more energy? If so, you may have wheat intolerance. A simple blood test can show the presence of antibodies in your bloodstream, and an intestinal biopsy can confirm Celiac disease. But simply eliminating wheat from your diet, and then seeing how you feel, is an easy self-test you can try on your own. And I’m all for self tests!

You may experience allergy relief.

Do you suffer from allergies? Eliminating wheat from your diet can help ease your symptoms. If you have dry, itchy skin, or suffer from hives, then eliminating wheat can have a positive effect on how you feel.

You may feel digestive relief.

If you experience gas, bloating, and water retention, eliminating wheat from your eating plan can really help with improving your digestion. Although we think that wheat is easy to digest, it’s actually hard on your intestines, and can cause sluggish digestion and even blockages. A wheat-free diet is a lot easier on your intestines than a diet that relies on wheat products.

A wheat-free diet can assist in keeping weight gain at bay.

If you want to really jump-start your weight loss, endeavor to keep wheat out of your eating plan for a couple of weeks. You may be surprised at the result. Many of the refined carbohydrates we eat without thinking (cookies, crackers, breads, pastas, and the like) are made with wheat. By getting rid of wheat in your diet, you eliminate these products by default from your eating program, which can help you achieve your weight loss goals.

Your joints will be thankful.

Studies show that gluten is often an instigator for joint pain in the body, as it weakens our bodies’ natural defenses. If you suffer from joint pain or have a family history of arthritis, you can keep your joints feeling better—and thus stay more active—by eliminating gluten products from your eating program.

When trying to eliminate wheat from your diet, be sure to read the labels of every food product you eat. Even seemingly innocent foods, like soy sauce, contain wheat. So if you are truly going gluten-free, endeavor to read about everything you eat, before you consume it.
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