Going Gluten-Free? You Might Still Be Eating Hidden Triggers
If you’ve stopped eating gluten, you probably expect to feel better, less bloating, more energy, a clearer mind. But what if you're still feeling off? Some people remove gluten from their diet but continue to have symptoms. Why? Because some other foods might be acting like gluten in your body , even if they don’t actually contain gluten! This happens because of something called gluten cross-reactivity . It means that certain foods have proteins that look like gluten to your immune system . When you eat these foods, your body might react just like it would if you had eaten bread, pasta, or a cookie. So, even if a food is labeled gluten-free , it might still be confusing your body and triggering symptoms. What Foods Might Be Causing the Problem? Here are some foods that scientists have found can sometimes mimic gluten in sensitive people: 🍞 Dairy (Milk, Cheese, Yogurt) – The protein in milk, called casein , looks like gluten to some peo...