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Proteins  in  the  wheat,  like  gluten,  can  cause  a  whole  assortment  of  problems  for   some  people.  You’ve  probably  heard  of  celiac  disease,  where  the  person  is  allergic   to  the  gluten.  These  people  suffer  from  abdominal  pain  or  discomfort,  bloaBng,   and  diarrhea  when  they  eat  gluten.     Did  you  know  there  are  non-­‐celiac  gluten  intolerances  as  well?  These  people  may   suffer  from  headaches,  joint  pain,  mood  disorders,  and  more,  all  because  of   gluten.     Other  grains  like  rice,  oats,  and  corn  may  also  be  contaminated  with  gluten  at  the   factory.   Perhaps  the  scariest  part  is  that  a  large  majority  of  people  who  are  gluten   intolerant  don’t  even  know  it;  they  have  no  outward  symptoms,  yet  their  insides   are  riddled  with  inflammaBon  and  they  are  on  the  fast-­‐track  to  ill-­‐health,  all   without  knowing  it.   Glucose   One  major  reason  to  avoid  grains  is  because  they  are  very  high  in  processed   carbohydrates.  Your  body  turns  carbs  into  glucose,  which  gets  stored  to  be  used   for  energy.  If  you  don’t  use  those  glucose  stores,  that  glucose  is  stored  as  fat.   Processed  sugars  are  extremely  high  in  glucose  as  well.     The  CDC  says  that  sugars  added  to  foods  has  been  linked  to  a  lowered  level  of   essenBal  micronutrients  and  an  increase  in  body  weight.   Processed  Oils   Processed  oils  and  parBally-­‐hydrogenated  and  hydrogenated  vegetable  oils  (also   called  trans  fat)  are  simply  not  good  for  you.  They  cause  inflammaBon  and   unhealthy  levels  of  Omega  6  compared  to  Omega  3.  Oils  to  avoid  are  all  types  of   margarine,  soybean  oil,  canola  oil,  “vegetable”  oil,  corn  oil,  and  sunflower/ safflower  oil.   ! Want 200+ More Delicious Recipes? Grab our Cookbook Here. Page 7 of 26