Why does bread in Europe not bother your gut the way it does in the United States — and what does glyphosate have to do with Hashimoto’s, hypothyroidism, and other serious health conditions? If wheat and dairy trigger inflammation, fatigue, anxiety, or loose stools at home, why can they feel totally fine abroad?
In this episode, I share what happened when I recently spent two weeks in Spain and Portugal and ate gluten after being gluten-free for 14 years. Instead of feeling bloated, irritable, and anxious like I normally would after eating gluten, I actually felt completely fine. That’s right — no symptoms whatsoever.
You’ve probably heard of others having similar experiences, but the science and history behind why this happens is fascinating. I explain why European wheat is different from U.S. wheat, and how the U.S. food system’s agricultural and dairy practices have created a perfect storm of problems since at least 1996.
We’ll get into how glyphosate and other herbicides have infiltrated our food system, plus what the research says about gut bacteria disruption, intestinal permeability, and thyroid/endocrine impacts. There’s also a very real connection between glyphosate and non-Hodgkin lymphoma that has led to hundreds of thousands of lawsuits.
Then we talk dairy: why the EU banned synthetic growth hormones, fatty acid profiles (grass-fed vs. grain-fed), and how mold-contaminated feed can contribute to issues that I often see show up in toxin testing.
This may all seem like bad news from the U.S. perspective, but there are still things we can do here to protect our health without missing out on the good things in life. One major benefit of living in the U.S. is that there are unlimited options, and there are many swaps we can make that avoid the toxins and inflammatory ingredients. And maybe, this is even the sign you need to take that much-deserved vacation to test out Europe’s food system for yourself!
Disclaimer: This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to educate you about how to take care of your body and as a self-help tool for your own use so that you can reach your own health goals. It is not intended to treat or cure any specific illness and is not to replace the guidance provided by your own medical practitioner. If you are under the care of a healthcare professional or currently use prescription medications, you should discuss any dietary changes or potential dietary supplement use with your doctor, and should not discontinue any prescription medications without first consulting your doctor. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. If you suspect you have a medical problem, we urge you to take appropriate action by seeking medical attention.
In This Episode:
- [2:30] The 2 most common food triggers in my clients
- [6:20] Why grains and wheat hit differently in Europe than they do in the US
- [7:45] What is GMO and glyphosate?
- [11:25] How glyphosate affects the body — the link to non-Hodgkin lymphoma
- [19:25] The night I decided to be a functional health practitioner
- [21:30] The regulatory environment that keeps food in the EU safer
- [22:43] Dairy in the EU vs. the US
- [26:25] The missing cultural piece in the US
- [29:35] How to support our health despite all the bad news
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