Do I need to became a gluten-free bodybuilder, you might
wonder? Well, it depends on your health. If you are gluten-intolerant then a
gluten-free diet is a must for you, in every other occasions, the answer is NO.
What is Gluten?
Gluten is a protein that can be found in wheat, rye, barley and in many dietary supplements and medicine.
If you often have stomach issues, like diarrhea, abdominal pain, muscle pain or you feel bloated, there is a good chance that you are gluten-intolerant. You should do a test to see if your health problems are caused by gluten.
We all have seen those beautifully packaged gluten-free products, right? However, in reality, they are highly processed and they are not good for your health. Instead, try eating non-processed or minimally processed foods. Always keep in mind that simple is better.
Avoiding and randomly cutting out certain foods can sometimes do more harm than good. So, before you want to cut out anything from your diet, always talk to your doctor first.