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Fun Facts About Gluten

With the plethora of information about gluten-free eating, gluten is still a confusing substance that is in much more than you would think.

So what is gluten really?  The word gluten comes from the latin word meaning "glue" which is actually a main function of gluten - to help keep gluten-containing foods together.  Gluten also creates the stretch in dough or makes bread chewy.  But never fear!  There are many products to replace gluten that will keep your bread tasting just a chewy and delicious.

Read more fun facts here: http://blogs.babble.com/family-kitchen/2011/10/27/gluten-free-basics-and-what-contains-gluten/

Reuters News Features Gluten-Free Growth Trends

A huge gluten-free kudos to Reuters News for this awesome article on the growth in the gluten-free marketplace.
The article looks at celebrities who have jumped on to the gluten-free bandwagon and various conditions requiring a gluten-free diet. Regardless of why people are doing it, the gluten-free market is skyrocketing!

Read the article now at http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/09/29/uk-food-glutenfree-idUSLNE78S00W20110929

Gluten-Free Dining in New York City

Looking for great gluten-free dining options in New York City?

Check out this great resource we found from Delight Gluten-Free Magazine. It’s an awesome city map that points out all of the delicious restaurants in NYC that offer gluten-free options.  

You’ll even find a feature giving you driving, walking or public transportation directions to each restaurant!

Check it out now at http://delightglutenfree.com/new-york-city-gluten-free-map

18 Million Americans are Sensitive to Gluten

Holy Pepperoni! People all across the country are getting diagnosed with gluten-related conditions! Check out this great article from Medical News Today about the rising number of people in the United States living with a sensitivity to gluten.

The article reports that more than 18 million Americans are living with a gluten-related condition and points out various reasons for the increase including better awareness of diseases such as cleiac disease as well as celebrities using the diet for weight loss.

Read more at: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/235162.php