I've never quite figured out what Gluten is and why everyone is going Gluten Free all of a sudden. Somebody explain, please!
@JJS:
Gluten definition according to Wikipedia
Gluten (from Latin gluten, "glue") is a protein composite found in foods processed from wheat and related grain species, including barley and rye. Gluten gives elasticity to dough, helping it rise and keep its shape and often gives the final product a chewy texture. Gluten may also be found in some cosmetics, hair products, and other dermatological preparations. Why people are doing a gluten free diet?
Some people have an allergy to wheat and some have Celiac disease
Celiac disease, also known as gluten intolerance, is a genetic disorder that affects at least 1 in 133 Americans. Symptoms of celiac disease can range from the classic features, such as diarrhea, weight loss, and malnutrition, to latent symptoms such as isolated nutrient deficiencies but no gastrointestinal symptom Some people have just gone gluten free because it got popular, fad diet thing. Some people feel better on it. But it is not a weight loss diet. Why it got popular I am not sure.
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