Can Gluten Cause Diabetes? Research has definitely made several links between gluten and diabetes, but before we dive into the connection, let’s define diabetes. Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects how the body turns food into energy. In simplified terms, carbohydrate-containing food that we eat gets broken down into sugar (or glucose) by […]
With 51% of the U.S. population now being overweight, it’s no surprise that blood sugar levels have risen as well. Most of us are living fast-paced lifestyles and reaching for quick, highly processed foods that are packed full of sugar and contain little to no nutrients. If not stopped, this pattern will continue to have […]
The Connection Between Coffee & Autoimmune Disease 83% of adults in the US consume coffee. That number comes pretty close to the estimated 46 plus million people with autoimmune disease. So the big question is – Does coffee cause or contribute to autoimmune disease? Recent research shows that several forms of autoimmune disease are linked […]
How Gluten Induced Nutritional Loss Can Wreck Your Blood Sugar It is no mystery that gluten sensitivity and type 1 diabetes are linked genetically. There is also a connection between gluten/grain consumption and blood sugar disruption. The mechanisms for this disruption are many. Some of the more common are due to pancreatic damage, liver damage, […]
Can Gluten Cause High Blood Sugar? This is a topic that is very rarely approached in conventional circles. Most nutritionists and doctors will tell you to make sure to eat plenty of grains if you have a blood sugar problem. Unfortunately, this advice can exacerbate blood sugar issues. When it comes to diabetes and blood […]