Thanks for breaking down some of the myths out there. I was surprised to see the stat of 83% of the US population has undiagnosed/misdiagnosed celiac. My mind always goes to the why... I wonder why that is? Are our bodies then not meant to be digesting these foods? Is it a change or evolution of the plant? Or a missing enzyme in our digestion system?
Thank you for your comment, Danni! It's really interesting for sure - there was just a recent study that also showed that 4/5 people with autoimmune diseases are women. There's something going on and I'll be curious to see what else experts learn over the the next few years that can hopefully give us some better answers!
I'm clapping across the miles, Christina! Thank you for breaking the myths! I'm so tired of hearing the misinformed confusion, that Celiac disease is an "allergy." I'm so tired of getting asked by the restaurant server (when requesting gluten-free version of whatever) "Is it an allergy or full-on celiac?" I'm like whaaaaaaaaaat?
Thank you so much for this Christina! I’m going to start sending this post to everyone who brings one of these up from now on! (Especially that European gluten myth ugh will that please go away!!!)
Thank you, Rachel! I know, it's seriously the worst myth ever! I will continue to enjoy all of the delicious gluten-free pizza and pasta when I travel to Europe and be comfortable knowing I'm not damaging my intestines!
Wonderful post! I had to chuckle at the title because I have this conversation at least once a WEEK living here in Germany… where beer & bread are the center of the universe. 🥨🍺🍞
I'm so glad you liked it! I spent about a month in Europe over the summer, and I can't tell you how many people told me I should just eat gluten while I was there. Now I can just send them this article the next time they say that!
Thanks for breaking down some of the myths out there. I was surprised to see the stat of 83% of the US population has undiagnosed/misdiagnosed celiac. My mind always goes to the why... I wonder why that is? Are our bodies then not meant to be digesting these foods? Is it a change or evolution of the plant? Or a missing enzyme in our digestion system?
Thank you for your comment, Danni! It's really interesting for sure - there was just a recent study that also showed that 4/5 people with autoimmune diseases are women. There's something going on and I'll be curious to see what else experts learn over the the next few years that can hopefully give us some better answers!
I'm clapping across the miles, Christina! Thank you for breaking the myths! I'm so tired of hearing the misinformed confusion, that Celiac disease is an "allergy." I'm so tired of getting asked by the restaurant server (when requesting gluten-free version of whatever) "Is it an allergy or full-on celiac?" I'm like whaaaaaaaaaat?
Thank you for taking the time to read! I totally hear you, it is sooo frustrating!
Thank you so much for this Christina! I’m going to start sending this post to everyone who brings one of these up from now on! (Especially that European gluten myth ugh will that please go away!!!)
Thank you, Rachel! I know, it's seriously the worst myth ever! I will continue to enjoy all of the delicious gluten-free pizza and pasta when I travel to Europe and be comfortable knowing I'm not damaging my intestines!
I love a good myth busting post!
Thank you! Too much misinfo going around, so I felt like I had to address it!
Wonderful post! I had to chuckle at the title because I have this conversation at least once a WEEK living here in Germany… where beer & bread are the center of the universe. 🥨🍺🍞
I'm so glad you liked it! I spent about a month in Europe over the summer, and I can't tell you how many people told me I should just eat gluten while I was there. Now I can just send them this article the next time they say that!