Gluten

The video discusses gluten, a protein found in grains like wheat, and its historical importance as a staple food. It explores the recent rise in gluten-free diets, driven partly by marketing and partly by genuine health concerns such as celiac disease and gluten sensitivity. The video explains the difference between celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder, and gluten sensitivity, which affects more people. It also examines how modern dietary habits and grain processing methods contribute to increased gluten-related health issues.

Discuss the potential reasons for the rise in gluten sensitivity in recent years.

How have modern agricultural practices affected the gluten content in wheat?