Wheat is my comfort food -- I love bread, pasta, bagels and pretty much anything along those lines. But according to this post on That's Fit, titled Reasons to Avoid Wheat, I've learned a lot about my comfort food that I didn't want to know. Ignorance is bliss. Here's the thing that caught my eye: According to this study, If you have an intolerance to wheat, it can increase your chances of dying from cancer, particularly non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. It doesn't say why, but it's good to know nonetheless. The study seems to be confined to those with celiac disease, and celiac disease, as far as I know, is not a condition that often goes undiagnosed because the symptoms can be rather severe and include weight-loss, bowel disorders and diarrhea.
What's your take on wheat?
