Gluten-Free Doesn’t Always Mean Healthy: How Ultra-Processed Gluten-Free Foods Are Wrecking Your Gut (and What I Eat Instead)

Gluten-Free Doesn’t Always Mean Healthy: How Ultra-Processed Gluten-Free Foods Are Wrecking Your Gut (and What I Eat Instead)You’ve gone gluten-free — but you still feel bloated, tired, or inflamed. So… what gives?In this episode, Lucia breaks down one of the biggest myths in the gluten-free community: that “gluten-free” automatically means healthy. From packaged muffins and breads to “clean” snack bars, most gluten-free substitutes are ultra-processed — and they could be quietly wrecking your gut health.Lucia shares how she discovered the “gluten-free food trap,” what the research says about ultra-processed gluten-free products, and how shifting toward naturally gluten-free whole foods completely transformed her energy, digestion, and inflammation.Takeaways:🥖 Gluten-Free ≠ Automatically Healthy🥦 Whole Foods Are Where Healing Begins💧 Routine Heals — Not Perfection🧘‍♀️ Mindset Matters Just as Much as Food🗞 News of the WeekCalifornia just passed a law to phase out ultra-processed foods in public schools by 2035. Why it matters: It signals a growing recognition that processing itself is a health concern — not just gluten, sugar, or fat.Source: https://apnews.com/article/california-ultraprocessed-school-meals-bill-newsom-a76fe72828984514858781db23ec7005⏰ Timestamps00:00 – Intro: Louisiana trip & life updates03:17 – News of the Week: California bans ultra-processed school foods05:04 – Gluten-Free Fav of the Week: Why kiwi is my gut health MVP 🥝06:20– The Gluten-Free Food Myth & 16:50 – How ultra-processed GF foods cause inflammation & fatigue19:06 – What I Learned the Hard Way + research insights20:22 – Segment 2: The Power of Whole Foods22:19 – The “anti-inflammatory” shift that changed my gut health23:06 – Segment 3: Building an Anti-Inflammatory Routine (The 3 R’s Framework)27:33 – Segment 4: The Mindset Shift — from perfection to peace30:04– Segment 5: Key Takeaways 54:00 – Outro & listener challengeWhether you have celiac disease or just want to feel your best, this episode will help you see that healing isn’t about perfection — it’s about rebuilding with real food, balance, and self-compassion.✨Let’s ConnectFollow the podcast on Instagram: @celiacdiariespodFollow me on Instagram: @lucia.cordarooSubscribe to the Podcast on YouTube: Celiac Diaries PodcastSubscribe to my YouTube Channel: Lucia CordaroFollow the podcast on TikTok: @celiacdiariespodFollow me on TikTok: @lucia.cordaroFollow the Celiac Diaries Substack: Substack Page ⭐ If you found this episode helpful, please rate & review — it helps more gluten-free listeners find the show!Musicmusic provided by epidemic sound.DisclaimerI’m not a medical professional. Everything I share is based on my personal experiences living with celiac disease. Please consult your doctor for medical advice specific to your health.SourcesPMC8009084 (2021): Nutritional comparison of gluten-free vs regular productsCDC, 2021: Ultra-processed foods account for 58% of American caloriesCleveland Clinic, 2023: The role of seed oils and oxidative stressClinicalTrials.gov NCT06356220: GF-NOURISH trial on ultra-processed GF foodsPubMed 36839296 (2023): Whole foods improve diet quality in celiac patients

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