Avoid Gluten

The number one rule to remember if you would like to achieve a faster metabolism, more energy, and clear skin is to stay away from gluten. There is a popular misconception that "whole-wheat" bread and snacks are better for you as opposed to white bread or sourdough. However, whole-wheat is just as bad.

Nowadays, our wheat is harvested in mineral-depleted soil that is loaded with pesticides  along with other chemicals; wheat is nothing close to how it was in the ancient days. Because of the numerous pesticides that are sprayed onto the wheat, the toxins enter our bodies and can be extremely harmful to our health in the long run. Eight of the most common foods are eggs, milk, peanuts, fish, selfish, soy, and wheat, which are also the foods that people have the most allergic reactions to.

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What makes one so allergic to wheat? The main protein in it, known as gluten. Gluten causes irritability in the intestinal tract, as well as toxic reactions in our immune system. I actually have a gluten allergy and was not aware of it until recently when I tried cutting out breads and pastas from my diet, and miraculously started feeling better. Many individuals, like me, are not aware of their gluten allergy because they do not undergo any overt symptoms. Not knowing you are allergic to gluten is dangerous, say James Braly and Ron Hoggan, coauthors of the book Dangerous Grains: Why Gluten Cereal Grains May Be Hazardous to Your Health. They assert that gluten indigestion can completely disrupt not only the digestive system, creating celiac disease in which the small intestine cannot process gluten, but also trigger autoimmune and neurological disorders like hypothyroidism and liver disease.

All in all, if you get into the habit of leaving out gluten from your diet, it will make you feel more energized and improve your digestion. It also impacts our overall mood, by helping stabilize our cravings and keeping a constant, healthy weight. Yes, it is definitely hard to see results right away, but after a few weeks I guarantee you will feel and see a difference.

How many pieces of bread have you had today?