Foods you think are healthy BUT AREN'T! #13: GLUTEN-FREE PRODUCTS
WHY WE THINK IT’S HEALTHY: Gluten has become the new enemy as evidence continues to emerge linking grain-based diets with a range of chronic health conditions. Not surprisingly, the market for gluten-free foods and beverages has skyrocketed. The primary reason is that consumers are convinced that gluten-free products are…
Foods you avoid BUT SHOULDN'T. PART 30: AMARANTH
WHY WE AVOID IT: Once the staple of Aztecs, amaranth grains aren’t as widely available as other grains. Some cultures even consider it an annoying weed. The saponin content, a class of compounds that can irritate the gut, is a concern for some people. WHY WE SHOULD EAT IT: As a relative of spinach, amaranth grains contain much…
Foods you avoid BUT SHOULDN’T Part 23: WHEATGRASS
Why we avoid it: It tastes horrible. A shot of wheatgrass tastes like a freshly mowed lawn. It’s strong stuff and not for the fainthearted. Why we should eat it: Proponents will agree that it tastes and smells awful, but they’ll knock back a few ounces because they want to reap its health benefits. Although most health claims for…