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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