It’s hard to walk through a grocery store these days without encountering foods labeled “gluten free”. For those of us who must follow a GF diet, this is fantastic news. As much as I applaud companies like Pillsbury and General Mills creating gluten-free versions of popular items, I appreciate that companies whose foods are naturally gluten free and made in safe environments are labeling their products clearly.
Even though I can tell from the ingredients that a particular bag of potato chips is safe for me to consume, having it labeled gluten free helps my peace of mind. And I admit it: I buy those products simply because I want to encourage continued development of convenience foods that are gluten free. For me, this isn’t a marketing gimmick; it’s how I’m going to eat for the rest of my life. Continue reading “Can You Trust Gluten-Free Food Labels?”