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Is Gluten Your Friend or Foe?

Many doctors, scientific researchers, and individuals who are unwell suggest that gluten isn't good for you, whereas some doctors and laypeople believe it's not a significant concern. Unfortunately, countless individuals don't understand what gluten is or what foods contain it, thus they can't determine the potential risks or benefits to their health of either avoiding it or reducing its consumption. Often, people recognize their gluten intolerance through immediate reactions or long-term health complications due to gluten. Most people consuming gluten without adverse effects assume it's safe, considering it to be okay. However, remember that sometimes it may take years for the detrimental impacts of consuming what's perceived as a seemingly harmless nutrient to become apparent. 

 

FDA Food Chart

 

A great source of gluten is found in the multitude of carbohydrates we consume daily. Many people ingest copious amounts of gluten-containing carbs because our FDA and HHS have endorsed the food pyramid chart for the last 45 years, advising doctors to recommend that most of our food servings come from gluten-rich sources. Typically, the body burns the most readily available sources of energy, such as carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. After decades of being advised to fuel our bodies primarily with carbohydrates, it's unsurprising that our bodies favor carbs as the initial energy source, followed by protein and fats. Athletes often consume carbohydrates for the energy they provide. However, did you know that proteins in eggs, meat, fish, and dairy provide the same amount of energy? If you're seeking even greater energy, you'd be surprised to find that healthy fats can produce up to twice the energy of proteins or carbohydrates.

So, is gluten your friend or foe? This depends on assessing the risks versus rewards through a clinically verified, science-based lens that may be new to you. Wondering what gluten is? Watch this doctor explain it as simply as possible.

 

“Catastrophic Damage To Your Body?

“The single most dangerous thing you can eat is gluten—specifically wheat, barley, rye, and oats.”

Why?

Because gluten destroys your small intestinal villi, the microscopic finger-like structures responsible for absorbing nutrients. When you lose those, it doesn’t matter how healthy your diet is or how many supplements you take—you’re starving at the cellular level.

 

But it gets worse:

 • Gluten opens the door to leaky gut, allowing undigested food, toxins, and pathogens into the bloodstream.

 • This sets off autoimmune responses, chronic inflammation, and a cascade of diseases—MS, lupus, fibromyalgia, type 1 diabetes, psoriasis, IBS, and more.

 • It blocks absorption of the 90 Essential Nutrients, which leads to everything from joint problems and hormone imbalances to brain fog and degenerative disease.

 

Close runners-up?

 • Fried foods – Cause free radical damage, cancer, and destroy arteries.

 • Oils (even “healthy” ones like olive or canola) – When heated, they oxidize and cause cellular damage.

 • Processed meats with nitrates – Proven carcinogens and nerve toxins.

 • Carbonated drinks – Strip calcium from your bones and destroy stomach acid.

 

But gluten is the king of destruction.

Because it silently kills your ability to absorb life-giving nutrients. It’s the root of chronic disease and immune chaos. “ Breck Rubin

“If you want to live long and live strong, gluten’s gotta go. That’s non-negotiable.”

– Dr. Joel Wallach

 

 

Bruce Jacobs
90hive.com
Certified Wholistic Health Coach 
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any diseases.

 

The info shared here has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, cure or treat any illness or disease.

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Could Holiday Meals Be Making Us Sick

Thanksgiving is a time of family, gratitude, and, of course, food. But for many, it also marks the beginning of a season filled with colds, flu, and digestive issues. Why does this occur? Allow me to explain.

The culprits often lurk in plain sight on your holiday table: gluten and sugar.

The Problem with Gluten:

Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and oats. For many individuals, perhaps even most, gluten wreaks havoc on the gut lining, leading to inflammation and damage to the tiny villi tentacles in the intestines that are essential for nutrient absorption. When these villi tentacles are damaged, your body struggles to absorb the vital nutrients it needs to maintain optimal health.

At Thanksgiving, traditional stuffing, rolls, pies, and even gravies abound with gluten. Most people are unaware of what gluten is doing to their bodies, but if you're gluten sensitive or gluten intolerant, this can result in bloating, digestive discomfort, and an immune response that increases your vulnerability to illness.

Sugar: A Hidden Immunity Killer

Now, let's address sugar. The Thanksgiving table often overflows with sweetened cranberry sauces, candy yams, desserts, and sugary beverages. Excess sugar dampens the immune system, impacting your body's ability to fend off viruses and bacteria. Sugar also nurtures harmful gut bacteria, disrupting your microbiome—the cornerstone of your immune health.

Combining gluten and sugar creates a formidable challenge. Your immune system is weakened, your gut health is impaired, and your body lacks the nutrients it needs for recovery.

How to Stay Healthy This Thanksgiving

Here's how you can enjoy the holiday without compromising your health:

1. Go Gluten-Free: Substitute traditional stuffing and bread with gluten-free options made from almond flour or rice. Choose mashed sweet potatoes or roasted vegetables over rolls.

2. Minimize Sugar: Opt for naturally sweetened dishes using alternatives like stevia or monk fruit. Concentrate on whole, fresh foods rather than sugary, processed ones.

3. Prioritize Nutrients: Ensure your Thanksgiving meal is rich in nutrient-dense choices like green beans, collard greens, turkey, and salads with healthy fats such as grass-fed butter or ghee.

4. Supplement Smart: Despite an ideal diet, you can't obtain all the nutrients you need from food alone, especially given today's depleted soil. Take your 90 essential nutrients daily for immune support and overall wellness.

Thanksgiving doesn't have to derail your health. With some careful selections, you can savor the holiday, bolster your body, and step into the winter season feeling robust and lively.

Happy Thanksgiving,

The info shared here has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, cure or treat any illness or disease.

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Anti-nutrients Consumed by Nearly Every American

For a majority of my life, I ate grain-based foods at almost every meal. Breakfast usually included toast, cereal, pastries or a burrito. Then, lunch came around and I’d have whatever food the school cafeteria was serving; a sandwich, burger, pizza or pasta dish. At home for dinner, my mom would make very traditional Mexican meals; which almost always included tortillas or bread. Let’s not take into account the snacks I’d eat; any Little Debbie™ product I could get my hands on. This was normal to me; as it still is now for many American adults and children. What isn’t normal, however, is obesity, autoimmune diseases, skin problems, joint and muscle aches, digestive problems and several other diseases triggered as a result of the anti-nutrients delivered from grain-based products.

An anti-nutrient is a substance, present in grains and legumes, that compromise one’s health. While a nutrient, on the other hand, is a substance that nourishes growth and the maintenance of life. There are four major anti-nutrients found in grains: Lectins, Gluten, Phytates and Saponins. Although Lectins, Phytates and Saponins provide some nutritional benefits when present in moderation, excessive amounts of these in the blood stream are damaging. Certain forms of Lectin suppress immune function, interfere with normal protective gut barriers and promote systematic inflammation. When Phytates are consumed in excess, they bind to essential minerals in the digestive tract, making them difficult to absorb; leading to nutrient deficiencies and other health problems. Saponins, found in legumes, while deemed less harmful, are still capable of infiltrating cell membranes; compromising function, especially towards the immune system.

Gluten is a term we are all very familiar with. It’s the most common anti-nutrient; which is believed to affect millions around the globe. Although some individuals still do not believe they are gluten intolerant, some side effects of gluten consumption include bloating, constipation, gas, acid reflux, IBS (and other bowl problems), allergies, migraines, and skin & joint conditions. If you constantly have to consume antacids, Pepto-Bismol™ or allergy medications, there’s a pretty good chance your food choices are harming your health.

There aren’t many, if any, benefits you would gain from consuming carbohydrates in the form of grains. On the other hand, a diet high in carbohydrates (in the form of vegetables) would deliver nourishing nutrients, not anti-nutrients, to your body. It’s a fact, consuming a diet high in grains could have serious effects on one’s health; if it isn’t already. In order to give your digestive system a boost from all the grains it’s consumed over the years, try adding the Healthy Body Digestion Pak™ 2.0 to your diet. The digestive enzymes and beneficial flora found in this Pak™ will help support nutrient absorption, a healthy digestive system and optimal health.*

Remember, the food you consume is either nourishing your body or harming it. Prevention is the key!

Rocio Ramos
Contributing Writer and Fitness Instructor

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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