“If it seems like the gluten-free craze has surfaced suddenly, that’s because it has… For a substance largely unheard of until recent years, gluten—a protein found in wheat, barley, rye and other products—seems to be on everyone’s lips these days. And why wouldn’t it be? A gluten-free diet has been touted as a cure for everything from obesity and rashes to autism and migraines. Gluten-free products now command their own keys on menus and sections in grocery stores.”

Read the full article on USnews.com prepared by Rachel Pomerance.