Author: Matt Gilligan / Source: did you know? The gluten-free diet is extremely popular these days for both people who absolutely have to adhere to it (those with celiac) and those who just want to live a healthier lifestyle. Only around 1% of the population has celiac disease, but many people

Author: Paul Ratner / Source: Big Think The gluten protein may not be the real reason for why many people experience bloating after eating wheat-containing food. Instead, a new study proposes fructan as the potential culprit for the sensitivity some are exhibiting. As much as 13% of the

Author: Derek Beres / Source: Big Think While all food trends are potentially dangerous, some seem to stick in the public imagination more than others. Few have gained the acceptance, and notoriety, as gluten, a composite of proteins found in grass-related grains that, if you believe some

Author: Elizabeth Eaton / Source: Science News A common and usually harmless virus may trigger celiac disease. Infection with the suspected culprit, a reovirus, could cause the immune system to react to gluten as if it was a dangerous pathogen instead of a harmless food protein, an international

When a person is faced with having to expel gluten from their diet, it's not uncommon to feel a little daunted, a bit cheated and even a little left out - after all, no one wants to be the only one not eating pizza! We've been raised in a society where eating bread and cereals for breakfast, a