CNN.com: Gluten-free diet not healthy for everyone
There was a time when gluten, a mixture of proteins found in wheat, rye and barley, was something of a foreign term. Not many people had heard of it, and the few who needed to avoid it found meals to be extremely challenging.
Today, I hear the word “gluten” on a daily basis, but mostly as a food component to be avoided at all costs. In fact, according to late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, it seems that “in Los Angeles, gluten is comparable to Satanism.” But is banning gluten from your diet really a wise health decision?
