I was watching Dr. Oz this afternoon and the show happened to focus on the gluten-free craze that everyone seems to have jumped on over the last couple years. I was surprised to learn just how misinformed people are when it comes to living a gluten-free lifestyle. I myself was a bit misinformed at one point with all the gluten-free products that had hit the shelves of the popular grocery chains I shop at until I started to inspect the nutrition labels on many of these products. To my surprise, I realized that gluten-free didn't necessary mean that many of these products were good for you, even though that seems to be a common misconception that many individuals have out there.
If you do you're homework, you'll realize quickly that many processed gluten-free foods not only contain twice the calories as their traditional counterparts, but they can also be double the price". You'll also find that these processed gluten free foods are much lower in fiber and won't do you justice in staying full over a long period of time.
I have many friends who for medical reasons are living a gluten-free lifestyle, but are also are doing it the natural way by staying clear of unprocessed foods and opting for natural and wholesome ones instead.
So the next time you happen to stumble across gluten-free products in your local grocery store, keep in mind that the gluten-free labels on particular packaging does not mean that it's good for you and may in fact serve to deceive people into thinking that gluten-free means that such products are a healthier alternative to one's diet. Even though it's easy to fall prey to popular diet fads, use your best judgement when it comes to your diet by reading your labels and keeping your plate CLEAN; that means eating from an array of lean meats, fresh fruits and veggies, whole-grains and healthy fats.
Article source: www.doctoroz.com
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