From staff of life to suspect in disease

Wheat, known for centuries as the staff of life, provides one-fifth of all food eaten worldwide and is the top source of protein in developing countries. “Humans have been eating wheat for around 10,000 years,” reports Eating Well magazine in a story that delves into the modern-day controversy over gluten, the main protein in wheat. About 22 percent… » Read More

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