Matt Damon, who stars as Greek warrior Odysseus in the upcoming Christopher Nolan adaptation of "The Odyssey," got candid on the diet hack that helped him slim down for the action-hero role during an appearance on the "New Heights" podcast on Jan. 7.
The Oscar-winning actor attributed much of his weight-loss transformation to completely removing gluten, a protein found naturally in grains including wheat, rye and barley, from his diet with the consultation of his doctor.
"I was in really good shape. I lost a lot of weight," Damon, 55, told cohosts Travis and Jason Kelce. "He said he wanted me, like, lean but strong.” He lost about 20 to 30 pounds: “I haven't been that light since high school. So, it was a lot of training and a really strict diet."
The demand for gluten-free products is on the rise, but in a world of trending diets like the ketogenic diet or the paleo diet, it’s good to determine if eating gluten-free is helpful or just another fad.
Dietitian Caroline Thomason previously told USA TODAY that gluten-rich foods such as whole wheat bread and barley are actually "great sources of fiber, B vitamins and prebiotics that can support your gut health."
