The Truth About Gluten, Dairy, Meat, and Processed Foods

Should You Give Up Meat, Dairy, or Gluten?

It’s become fashionable to trim an entire category of food from your diet, but before you agree to a life without meat, cheese, or bread consider this expert advice
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Once upon a time, living without gluten or dairy products was reserved for the unfortunate souls with a physical intolerance for those food groups. (Search: Symptoms of a gluten allergy) Lately, though, it’s become trendy to voluntarily give up an entire food category in the name of better health. With the help of registered dietitians, we investigated the benefits and drawbacks to willingly sacrificing meat, dairy, gluten, or processed foods. (Related: 26 of the Healthiest Packaged Foods, Ever)

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