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Hi @ahmo I don't doubt that you have reactions to these foods, but the gluten cross-reactive idea is bunk. If you look up Dr. Fasano or any other Celiac / gluten intolerance experts replying about this, they all say it is a myth, one that has been repeated over and over on the Internet without proof. Many people with Celiac or wheat allergies also have other allergies or intolerances (and corn is a common allergen) but there is no gluten link with these specific foods. I am celiac and eat everything on this list without issue. Here is a good debunking of the one study that suggested this:I don't know how it is for others, for me it has to do with gluten cross-reactive foods:
http://www.thepaleomom.com/2013/03/...re-eating-gluten-even-after-giving-it-up.html
In addition to that, for me the excess fibers from whole grains impair mineral absorption, plus this:A lot of grains are contaminated with mycotoxins/mold, and organic grain supposedly has glyphosate contamination.
Also grains feed existing candida infections which most people are infected with. I think it's over 90% of people and probably a higher percentage of us.
Can you tell me how much the test is please?
I don't doubt that you have reactions to these foods, but the gluten cross-reactive idea is bunk. If you look up Dr. Fasano or any other Celiac / gluten intolerance experts replying about this, they all say it is a myth, one that has been repeated over and over on the Internet without proof. Many people with Celiac or wheat allergies also have other allergies or intolerances (and corn is a common allergen) but there is no gluten link with these specific foods. I am celiac and eat everything on this list without issue.
Oats have been studied very extensively, as they were the only item on this list that was originally thought to be legitimately cross-reactive, it turns out they are all just heavily contaminated with barley and wheat
Here's a link to David Perlmutters book entitled:
"Grain Brain: The Surprising Truth about Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar--Your Brain's Silent Killers" -- 3,439 Reviews of "Grain Brain..." at Amazon.com at last count
Lots of discussion in those comments that would probably help in understanding grains, and how eliminating them has shown to be so helpful for so many people.
I soak all nuts, seeds and grains in distilled water overnight. It does make a difference with my digestion. I think like nuts, there is phytic acid in grains too.