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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

To Gluten, or not to Gluten

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

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.

Consumer demand: The why

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.

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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