We've been hearing all about the evils of flour, but it's very hard for so many people (including us!) to give this one up. Trust us, it's painful to have to admit that those gluten-free messages we've all had to listen to may actually hold some truth. Unfortunately, making you bloated and uncomfortable are some of the nicer side effects of consuming white flour on a regular basis. The rest sound a lot worse.
Let's start with the chlorine gas used to bleach flour. This is obviously terrible for our bodies and can lead to dangerous conditions. White flour also has a high glycemic rate, meaning it increases the volume of sugar in your bloodstream. Tumors love consuming all the sugar, so while it might not technically 'cause' cancer, white flour certainly helps it to grow and spread.