Gluten-free diet beneficial for possible weight loss, long-term
health  The latest gluten-free diet craze, intended for
individuals diagnosed with Celiac disease and gluten allergies,
is receiving praise for its weight loss and health benefits from
celebrities and everyday Americans.  Gluten-free products have
received so much recognition from the media and celebrities that
their annual sales are anticipated to reach $2.6 billion this
year. Manufacturers are beginning to produce more gluten-free
products so that in 2015, marketing research firm Packaged Facts
reports the hot commodity will sell a whopping $5 billion.
Gluten is a type of protein found in wheat and most grains, such
as barley and rye. Doctors typically only recommend a gluten-
free diet for those with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten
sensitivity — individuals without the disease that suffer from
bowel pain or discomfort caused by the protein.  Yet, many
people without the allergy are adopting a gluten-free lifestyle,
chiefly for the weight l