Read This Before You Go Gluten-Free

A dietitian tells us whether it’ll really make a difference if we don’t have any gluten allergies.

You probably think gluten-free dishes are healthier options. After all, there must be a reason why your super fit smoothie drinking friends avoid gluten, right? But it turns out it’s not so simple.

Not for everyone… First things first: gluten is a family of proteins that acts as a glue to hold the shape of food together. It’s commonly found in wheat products (such as breads, pastas and cereals), barley products (such as soups and beers) and rye (such as breads and beers), among a whole host of other foods. But harmless as it sounds, there are people who should avoid it.