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Gluten-Free BakingSponsored by the Ninja-on-the-board
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What it isGluten-free baking is baking without most standard grains that contain the composite protein Gluten
It has gained popularity as a “fad diet” or a medical response to those afflicted with celiac disease
The baking process is done by mixing flours and starches
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To Gluten, or not to Gluten
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What it’s effects areAt present, there are no medical studies to show the long term effects of removing gluten from a diet.
However, there are many people who swear by it, saying that the diet helps treat depression and assists in weight loss, among other things
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Another Portland fad?There are many who believe that a gluten free diet is a “trend” or “fad” diet, as there are no studies to show a long term change in health or behavior.
However, many restaurants are picking up on this trend, and introducing new “gluten alternative menus” in an effort to meet client demands.
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Consumer demand: The why
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Celiac diseaseCeliac Disease is a life-threatening hereditary auto-immune disease that usually affects several organs in the body before becomng diagnosed.
When a person with Celiac Disease comes in contact with Gluten, their immune system is triggered and responds by damaging the lining of the intestinal track.
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Random Gluten factsLocated in make-up, hair sprays and mousses.
Antibiotic abuse may lead to gluten sensitivity
Gluten-free =/= healthy, as they lack important vitamins and minerals
A diagnosis of celiac disease usually takes 6 years to determine
Gluten free makes money, in 2010 gluten free industry made 2.5 bil in sales, and is expected to climb to 5 bil by 2015
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