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Everybody’s looking for something

Stephanie Marinello

Photos by Evan Anderson

There you are, sitting with a moment of peace, while everything is changing all the time, and we keep wanting to pin it down, rewind it, fix it, hold it tight, No?
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Should you go Gluten-free?

Should you be eating Gluten-Free?

1-minute Med School

Short answer: Only go gluten-free if you’ve been diagnosed with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity. People with celiac disease are sensitive to gluten, a special type of protein found in wheat and other grains. They may experience diarrhea, bloating, anemia, weight loss, and eventually long term damage to the small intestine as a result of eating foods that contain gluten. A gluten-free diet eliminates symptoms and reverses damages to small intestine in most people with celiac disease, but for others, a gluten-free diet carries no benefit. In fact, needlessly restricting your diet may lead you to miss out on important nutrients your body needs, such as iron and B vitamins.
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