“The next most prevalent food intolerance is gluten, which, like lactose, is not a food but a nutrient; specifically, a protein that modern strains of wheat contain in large amounts and that some other grains contain in trace amounts. The majority of cases of gluten intolerance are self-diagnosed, but physicians do not recommend self-diagnosis of gluten intolerance because it is often inaccurate. In fact, researchers at Australia’s Monash University found that only 8 percent of subjects with self-diagnosed gluten intolerance were in fact sensitive to gluten. If you think you may have a food intolerance, make an appointment with a gastroenterologist and get a definitive diagnosis. Trying to do it yourself is likely to result in the unnecessary elimination of foods that are actually good for you. Fitzgerald, Matt. The Endurance Diet: Discover the 5 Core Habits of the World's Greatest Athletes to Look, Feel, and Perform Better (p. 142). Da Capo Press. Kindle Edition. Fitzgerald, Matt. The Endurance Diet: Discover the 5 Core Habits of the World's Greatest Athletes to Look, Feel, and Perform Better (pp. 141-142). Da Capo Press. Kindle Edition. ”
