#434 Dan Feldman - Is Gluten Intolerance Real? Is Eating Organic Food Healthier?
Lift Free And Diet Hard with Andrew Coates
Oats, cross‑contamination and gluten
Dan clarifies oats are naturally gluten‑free but often contaminated; celiacs should use certified gluten‑free oats.
Dan Feldman returns for a masterclass in evidence-based nutrition, covering two of the most debated topics in modern health conversations: gluten intolerance and organic foods.
Dan is a trusted voice in evidence-based nutrition media and practice, and in this episode he joins Andrew to break down what the research actually says — without fear-mongering, food moralizing, or ideology.
THIS EPISODE COVERS:
Gluten, gluten intolerance, and related topics
How common celiac disease is in society
What celiac disease is and what its symptoms are
Whether non-celiac gluten sensitivity or intolerance is really a thing
Whether people can believe they are intolerant to gluten or wheat without a physical mechanism present
Whether there are health benefits associated with consuming wheat and whole grains
Potential downside risks of avoiding gluten or wheat
Why some gut issues may actually be caused by FODMAP intolerance
How elimination diets can help identify gastrointestinal issues
Whether there are health benefits from eating organic foods
Whether organic foods contain less pesticide residue and whether that is even an issue
Problems created by pressure to get people to eat organic foods
Whether consuming organic foods is linked to fat loss
Why coffee is not bad for you and may help you live longer
And much more
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CHAPTERS
00:30 Understanding Celiac Disease
02:41 Symptoms and Diagnosis of Celiac Disease
05:07 Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity
12:58 The Role of Belief in Gluten Sensitivity
16:40 Elimination Diets and Carnivore Dieting
18:26 Nutritional Considerations for Gluten-Free Diets
24:34 Social Identity and Dietary Trends
28:24 Oatmeal and Gluten Contamination
30:17 Debating the Benefits of Organic Foods
32:15 The Cost of Organic Foods
33:41 Nutritional Value and Health Outcomes of Organic Foods
36:20 The Impact of Organic Messaging on Vulnerable Populations
42:55 Exploring GMOs and Non-GMO Foods
47:45 The Health Benefits of Coffee
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