88. Gluten Free: Is It For Me?

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Episode 88- Have you weighed in on the gluten debate? Why are so many people suddenly reacting to this protein found in wheat and other grains.? In this episode, ​hear how Jenna and Amber each feel about gluten in their own lives and in the lives of their children. Hear about gluten intolerance symptoms and what grains contain it. We discuss how the gluten protein is not easily broken down in the body, and how it can cause leaky gut. Hear all about glyphosate (which is found in the weed killer sprayed on wheat crops) and how this could be central in the current wave of gluten insensitivity.

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DEFINITION of GLUTEN: a protein present in cereal grains, especially wheat, that is responsible for the elastic texture of dough. 

​MAIN POINTS:​​

• Grains that include gluten: wheat starch, wheat bran, wheat germ, couscous, cracked wheat, durum, emmer, farina, faro, fu (common in Asian foods), graham flour, kamut, matzo, semolina, spelt.
• Symptoms of gluten intolerance: bloating. diarrhea, constipation and smelly feces, abdominal pain, headaches, feeling tired, skin problems, depression, unexplained weight loss.
• Hear Jenna's current relationship with gluten and why.
• Hear Amber's current relationship with gluten and why.
• Gluten is not easily broken down by our digestive system.
• Undigested gluten protein can pass through the intestinal wall and can lead to "leaky gut", which could be the root of many autoimmune diseases. 

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• New research shows that gluten intolerance could be related to glyphosate in Round-up (herbicide used on wheat and made by Monsanto)
• According to NPR: It is common practice among farmers to spray their wheat crops with glyphosate immediately prior to harvest—doing so actually kills the plant, which speeds the required drying of the grain. This is called "dessication." This practice makes it easier for farmers to time when they harvest their wheat crops, and allows for more uniform drying.
• According to Samsel and Seneff note that "Fish exposed to glyphosate develop digestive problems that are reminiscent of celiac disease. Celiac disease is associated with imbalances in gut bacteria that can be fully explained by the known effects of glyphosate on gut bacteria."
• Could glyphosate be the root of the current wave of gluten intolerance? What do you think?

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C​HALLENGE/INVITATION: Next time you eat gluten, take note of how your body feels a few minutes after. Do you feel tired? Do you feel congested?

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