More people are realizing that they are gluten intolerant, and the demand for gluten free products will keep rising. As a gluten free nutritionist, I'm thrilled about the level of awareness that is being brought to this serious issue that can destroy your health. The trouble is that many are just replacing every scrap of gluten with its alternative, and many of these products are filled with sugar, additives, and genetically modified ingredients. A similar thing happened with the vegan trend, and now the market is flooded with junk food from both of these categories.
Taking the gluten out of bread, cereal, pasta, and cookies does not mean that the other ingredients are from quality sources. You still need to read labels and limit sugar and additives. Often people who are celiac or gluten intolerant have impaired digestion and would do much better to eat a diet filled with whole nutrient dense foods. Save the gluten free pastries, pies, and cookies for a treat and use your new gluten free lifestyle as an excuse to eat a healthier diet.