Is Gluten Really That
Bad for You? Gluten-free dieting has been gaining popularity in
recent years. An estimated one in three Americans is cutting out gluten, and gluten-free foods have boomed into a $5 billion industry. But is there any real
merit to it? In short: No. Walter Willett, Professor of epidemiology and nutrition, via 'Vice' Celiac disease affects less than 1% of the population, and those numbers don't appear to be increasing. A diet deficient in whole grains can deprive the body of fiber. If you're experiencing gut pain or gastrointestinal distress, consult your doctor — don't automatically assume it's due to gluten.
