Gluten is a confusing and controversial topic. “Gluten” is a family of proteins that are made by the grass family, a subset of proteins called lectins. The problems with grains and glutenous foods include the following. The first five are present even if organic:

1. Genetic inflammatory reaction = celiac
2. Allergy
3. Yeasts that grow on grains
4. Carbohydrate comonent
5. Oil Component (Omega-6)
6. Roundup (glyphosate)
7. GMOs