My grandfather just sent me an article like this one but from Florida Sun Sentinel about the growing interest to the public about going gluten-free. Thanks Pop!
This is good news, right? maybe? not quite... This is a terribly concerning article for Celiacs...
THE TRAGEDY:
The major concern I have when I see articles like this (more are circulating about benefits to going gluten-free to the masses each week) is that people like myself who are diagnosed Celiacs, have to eat gluten-free (strictly 100% gluten-free) for medical reasons. Therefore if a company, restaurant or anyone else wants to join the band wagon to cater to make money on this growing market opportunity they must learn how to prepare gluten-free foods and guarantee food is safe for Celiacs, too not just the followers.
"If a restaurant offers 'gluten-free' options on their menu and I can't eat it as a Celiac, since I asked them detailed questions about their kitchen, well guess what, it's not gluten-free!"
-Craig F (Colorado)