Over the last two decades gluten has gained notoriety. Yes, it is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening protein for individuals with Coeliac Disease, but it also has its benefits in the food industry. Today, we will look into the food science behind gluten.

The Health At Every Size (HAES) approach might not be what you think that it is. HAES encourages exercising, learning about good nutrition and selection of whole foods, and it focuses on re-learning behaviours to support good health.

Are gluten-free products and snacks healthy and good for us? Yes, they might not have gluten, but are we aware of the fillers and additives in them? Also, does "healthy" have the same meaning for the food manufacturer as it has for the consumer?

Health foods are beginning to use the same filler ingredients as their unhealthy counterparts, which should make us wonder - how healthy are they really?

Avoiding gluten and going for gluten-free diet should make you feel better even if you don't have Coeliac Disease or IBS. However, food allergies might be another issue for you.