"Why Is Everyone Allergic to Gluten These Days?" A Brief History of Celiac Disease and the Gluten-Free Diet
You may have heard someone remark that “everyone is allergic* to gluten these days,” or “Nobody was gluten-free when I was young.” These statements are often tinged with confusion, contempt, or both. Maybe you yourself have idly wondered why your colleague or a cousin has suddenly gone gluten-free. Why is there so much buzz around gluten?