Partner content: Facts about Wheat and Gluten
Fact: There is currently NO “bioengineered” or “GMO” (genetically engineered/modified/edited) wheat being grown or sold for commercial use in the U.S.
There may be research trials going on now in the U.S and in other countries for future crops that are genetically engineered /edited to provide them with certain traits like pest our drought resistance. There is a genetically engineered wheat that is drought tolerant that was approved in 2022 in Argentina.
Fact: Your upset stomach may have nothing to do with gluten.
While people often point the finger at gluten as the cause of tummy upset; there can be a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with gluten. Please make sure you speak to your primary care provider/MD if you are experiencing stomach pain or have frequent issues with an upset stomach. Celiac disease should be ruled out with a simple blood test while you are still consuming gluten-containing foods. It’s also important not to ignore stomach issues which can be a symptom of serious health issues like an ulcer or even cancer.
Leah McGrath, RDN, LDN
Ingles Markets Corporate Dietitian
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