While gluten itself may or may not produce any ill effects for non-celiacs (likely not, it seems), it may regardless be a helpful signal of which foods to avoid for other reasons. Even if only adhered to leniently, a bias against gluten has been a great help in reducing the quantity of processed food I consume, the benefit of which I don’t think anyone currently denies.
Yes, but you could certainly make an attempt to reduce processed foods instead of indirectly by avoiding gluten. There is plenty of processed food out there that doesn't rely on wheat, and the gluten free section of the grocery store is starting to look more and more processed every day.
Indeed. I wish those who embrace this fad would come to the realization that the health benefits come from avoiding huge carb-loads like donuts, bagels, etc. The benefits don't come from avoiding gluten.
