Heidi M.

The gluten free diet trend has increased rapidly over the past decade up by 28% from 2008 to 2012 (1). This growing trend could be caused by a number of factors such as: the belief that eating a gluten-free diet is healthier, self-diagnosed gluten sensitivity, and that reducing or eliminating gluten will decrease gastrointestinal stress and cause…[Read more]

Thank you for your response on this topic. Research continues to be done on this topic. Currently the American Heart Association recommends 25-30 grams of fiber daily as part of a healthy diet(1). In a study done by Howarth et al. researchers found that fiber may lead to energy regulation by it’s ability to bind water, thereby decreasing the…[Read more]