Hidden Gluten in Foods: What to Watch for and Why It Matters

While gluten isn’t a concern for all, recognizing where it hides and how it can affect the body empowers us to make better choices, especially when following a minimally processed diet like Paleo.

Understanding the Differences Between Food Allergies and Sensitivities

Decode your symptoms to learn if you’re dealing with a food allergy or a food sensitivity so you can take the proper steps to feel your best.

Are Whole Grains Healthy?

While whole grains aren’t Paleo, it helps to understand the difference between whole and refined grains, and how each impacts your health differently.

Are Ancient Grains Gluten Free and Healthy?

So-called "ancient grains" are still very new to the human diet. Only a few ancient grains are gluten free. None are healthy to eat often.

How to Be Paleo When You Can’t Eat Eggs

It’s hard to beat the nutritional powerhouse of eggs, but they’re not for everyone.

Wheat Series Part 5: How Wheat Can Trigger Chronic Disease

Wheat can be very effective at triggering chronic disease in those who have a genetic susceptibility for it.

Wheat Series Part 4: Wheat as a Harmful Dietary Antigen

When wheat enters our bodies, it’s essentially like a home invasion. Learn how wheat is a master at breaking in and causing all sorts of confusion.

Wheat Series Part 3: How Wheat Mimics Bacteria

The same way viruses mimic our bodies, wheat has evolved ways to mimic bacteria, all with the purpose of setting off the immune system alarm bells.

Wheat Series Part 1: The Digestive Immune System

A healthy gut exposed to wheat isn’t fine in anyone. Find out how the digestive immune system differs from the one in our bloodstream, and how wheat can cause inflammation and gut imbalances.

Wheat Series Part 2: Wheat and Gluten’s Effect on Intestinal Permeability

While going gluten-free may seem like a fad, it helps avoid health problems caused by intestinal permeability.