Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Is gluten really the problem—or have we been blaming the wrong thing all along?
This week, the FDA made headlines with a new move on gluten labeling, and many people celebrated it as a major win. But today we're going to break down why this decision won’t actually make us healthier—and may even make things worse.
If you’ve gone gluten-free and still don’t feel great…
If you’ve been told gluten is toxic…
If you rely on “gluten-free” foods to feel better…
This episode is for you.
Michelle breaks down:
Why gluten itself isn’t the real enemy
How modern flour processing destroyed wheat’s nutrition
Why gluten-free processed foods may be more inflammatory than regular junk food
What fresh-milled flour, ancient grains, and whole wheat berries change in your body
And why the grocery store’s gluten-free aisle is giving people false hope
This is a deep dive into food science, grain history, gut health, and why real solutions won’t come from Big Food—or the FDA.
🎧 If you care about real food, real health, and reclaiming your kitchen, you don’t want to miss this one.
Please check out our sponsors:
soulyrested.com/trueleaf
soulyrested.com/wholewheat
soulyrested.com/teas
Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: soulyrested.com/podcast
Thanks for watching!
👉Click here to subscribe for new videos: youtube.com/michellevisser?sub_confirmation=1
Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: soulyrested.com/pantry
FREE resources:
Learn how to use fresh milled flour: graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/k36hnsvbh7
Learn about kombucha (and grab some of my favorite recipes): graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/b91bdd18-3581-414f-b145-8acd2e508a52
Learn about dehydrating food: graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/fl36xcgpvq
Learn about baking with maple syrup: view.flodesk.com/pages/62116313e0eda1a0d870b747
Learn about making your own maple syrup: graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/q5ecjrundz
Looking for more free resources? Choose from even more FREE e-courses here: soulyrested.com/howto
All my favorite ingredients: soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen
About Michelle Visser
Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.
My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.
Popular topics on my channel include:
Real food
Pantry staple recipes
From scratch cooking
Tea blends & how to make them
Sugarmaking
The Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy podcast
Visit soulyrested.com for more, and subscribe to my YouTube channel to get new videos from me: youtube.com/michellevisser?sub_confirmation=1
👋Find me in all the places:
My book: amzn.to/45Pt8Pu
My website: soulyrested.com
Instagram: instagram.com/souly.rested
Facebook: facebook.com/soulyrested
Pinterest: pinterest.com/soulyrested
Podcast: soulyrested.com/podcast
CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com
If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase
Is gluten really the problem—or have we been blaming the wrong thing all along?
This week, the FDA made headlines with a new move on gluten labeling, and many people celebrated it as a major win. But today we're going to break down why this decision won’t actually make us healthier—and may even make things worse.
If you’ve gone gluten-free and still don’t feel great…
If you’ve been told gluten is toxic…
If you rely on “gluten-free” foods to feel better…
This episode is for you.
Michelle breaks down:
Why gluten itself isn’t the real enemy
How modern flour processing destroyed wheat’s nutrition
Why gluten-free processed foods may be more inflammatory than regular junk food
What fresh-milled flour, ancient grains, and whole wheat berries change in your body
And why the grocery store’s gluten-free aisle is giving people false hope
This is a deep dive into food science, grain history, gut health, and why real solutions won’t come from Big Food—or the FDA.
🎧 If you care about real food, real health, and reclaiming your kitchen, you don’t want to miss this one.
Please check out our sponsors:
soulyrested.com/trueleaf
soulyrested.com/wholewheat
soulyrested.com/teas
Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: soulyrested.com/podcast
Thanks for watching!
👉Click here to subscribe for new videos: youtube.com/michellevisser?sub_confirmation=1
Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: soulyrested.com/pantry
FREE resources:
Learn how to use fresh milled flour: graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/k36hnsvbh7
Learn about kombucha (and grab some of my favorite recipes): graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/b91bdd18-3581-414f-b145-8acd2e508a52
Learn about dehydrating food: graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/fl36xcgpvq
Learn about baking with maple syrup: view.flodesk.com/pages/62116313e0eda1a0d870b747
Learn about making your own maple syrup: graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/q5ecjrundz
Looking for more free resources? Choose from even more FREE e-courses here: soulyrested.com/howto
All my favorite ingredients: soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen
About Michelle Visser
Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.
My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.
Popular topics on my channel include:
Real food
Pantry staple recipes
From scratch cooking
Tea blends & how to make them
Sugarmaking
The Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy podcast
Visit soulyrested.com for more, and subscribe to my YouTube channel to get new videos from me: youtube.com/michellevisser?sub_confirmation=1
👋Find me in all the places:
My book: amzn.to/45Pt8Pu
My website: soulyrested.com
Instagram: instagram.com/souly.rested
Facebook: facebook.com/soulyrested
Pinterest: pinterest.com/soulyrested
Podcast: soulyrested.com/podcast
CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com
If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase
