Is eating Gluten Free a Fad? This is a question raised by many people. For me, Gluten Free is not a fad; rather it is a way to manage a healthy lifestyle for both of my children. I think that there are many misconceptions surrounding the notion of "eating Gluten Free". For some, like my girls, it means survival. When you are a Celiac (and have a confirmed diagnosis of Celiac Disease), Gluten is like poison or kryptonite! Since Celiac is an auto-immune disorder the body reacts to consumed Gluten, which produces different reactions/symptoms in people. For my children, they have terrible stomachaches, followed by diarrhea. My youngests behavior takes a turn for the worst and my older child typically balls up in the fetal position for hours. So, is Gluten-Free a fad? Not for me. When my children eat Gluten Free, and do not experience any cross-contamination, they are healthy and able to live life like any child.
Here is an interesting article that I came across in USA Today
http://www.usatoday.com/USCP/PNI/Business/2012-08-01-GlutenFreeFrenzy_ST_U.htm
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