1. Gluten-Free Baking Sponsored by the Ninja-on-the-board

2. What it is Gluten-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

3. To Gluten, or not to Gluten

4. What it’s effects are At 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

5. 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.

6. Consumer demand: The why

7. Celiac disease Celiac 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.

8. Random Gluten facts Located 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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