How to Know if Gluten is Driving Your Inflammation, Autoimmunity, Migraines, and More
Mark Hyman
Mar 4, 2024
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Address modern wheat's harmful superstarch amylopectin A
Modern dwarf wheat was hybridized to contain more starch and gluten, including a particularly harmful superstarch called amylopectin A.
Incorporate Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat for nutrient density
Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat is a highly nutritious grain alternative, containing 132 different phytochemicals, protein, fiber, and minerals.
Choose dense bread with whole kernels for health
A simple rule for choosing healthy bread is that if you can stand on the loaf and it doesn't squish, it's likely dense enough with whole kernels, nuts, and seeds.
Transform white rice into a health boost with resistant starch
You can make white rice healthier by cooking it, cooling it completely in the fridge, and then gently reheating it to create beneficial resistant starch.
Commit to three-month gluten-free trial for symptom relief
Unlike typical elimination diets, it can take up to three months of being strictly gluten-free to see significant symptom improvement for some people.
Consume nine cups of vegetables daily for autoimmune health
The Wahls Protocol for autoimmunity recommends eating nine cups of vegetables daily, categorized into three cups of greens, three of sulfur-rich vegetables, and three of deeply colored foods.
Consume organic liver for nutrient density and safety
Toxins are primarily stored in an animal's fat, not its liver, making the liver a nutrient-dense organ meat that is safe to eat, especially if organic.
Choose whole wheat wisely to manage blood sugar levels
Eating two slices of whole wheat bread can raise your blood sugar more than having two tablespoons of table sugar.
Recognize gluten's role in increasing gut permeability for all
According to Harvard researcher Dr. Fasano, everyone who eats gluten produces zonulin, a protein that increases gut permeability or 'leaky gut'.
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