Gluten-Free Food May Not Be as Healthy as You Think

Source:  u.osu.edu

Source: u.osu.edu

Oftentimes, food labels on the shelves of our favorite convenience stores and supermarkets can influence our perception of how we look at and select products. Terms like “natural,” “wholegrain,” “antioxidant,” and “gluten-free” have led customers into thinking they are choosing healthier food because they have an implied health benefit.

While it is great that a good number of consumers have become more aware of the need to consider healthier options, a recently published study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior has reported that people who prefer to eat gluten-free foods, are missing out on the …read more