New study reveals gluten-free foods could make you gain weight

When you hear the phrase “gluten-free,” you may imagine someone with a healthy lifestyle and a slender frame. 

But a new study has some unsavory news: Many gluten-free products are packed with sugar and calories, lack essential nutrients like fiber and protein, and are more expensive to boot. 

Publishing in the journal Plant Foods for Human Nutrition, researchers looked at 39 gluten-free products and compared them to their gluten-filled alternatives.

They discovered that, on average, the gluten-free items had significantly less protein and more sugar and calories than their counterparts. 

This challenges the conventional wisdom that gluten-free products are somehow magically good for managing your weight — in fact, these findings suggest that the opposite may be true. 

The new study is just the latest to indicate that — unless you have a genuine gluten allergy or sensitvity — forgoing gluten may not be the healthiest choice.

A 2021 study found that 81% of patients who were placed on a gluten-free diet gained weight after two…