/oss/taxonomy/term/1794/all en /oss/article/controversial-science-diets-health-news-toxicity/gluten-free-diets-and-mythologies-surrounding-them <p>This week’s column is guaranteed to generate controversy. There will be all sorts of anecdotes from people who say they have lost weight, gained energy and just feel better after eliminating wheat. I wouldn’t be surprised to hear claims that Lou Gehrig’s ALS was caused by eating Wheaties. And I’m sure I will be urged to just try a wheat-free diet instead of looking at the scientific literature.</p> <p>Gluten-free diets and the mythologies surrounding them</p> Sun, 10 Aug 2014 02:45:36 +0000 Joe Schwarcz PhD 2177 at /oss