The health claims are popping up everywhere: lose weight, feel more energized. Grocery stores and restaurant chains are hopping on the bandwagon, too. But, what is the real story behind a gluten-free diet?
Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye and barley and sometimes found in oats. Registered dietician Lona Sandon said, even though only one percent of the population has a gluten sensitivity to things like bread, pasta and cereal, gluten-free dieting has become a fad, reports CBS station KTVT-TV.
Margaret Campbell switched to a gluten-free diet, even though she has no known sensitivity and the grocery products are more expensive. “It was a total transformation,” she said.
Read the full article: cbs2chicago.com/consumer/Gluten.Free.Diet.2.1281409.
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Just wanted to mention that Spelt also has gluten too, you forgot to mention that in the grains. Checking out your site, looks good so far.