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After approx. 6 months of living gluten free and becoming paranoid (mostly
from subscribing to this group) that gluten is hidden in every air
freshener, fruit and vegetable, I have decided that I am going to become a
casual celiac.  I know I am fortunate that traces of gluten don't make me
ill, so please don't lambaste me if that's you and you HAVE to do that (I
do sympathize).  But I haven't heard anything that convinces me that eating
soy or barbecue sauce in a restaurant without knowing whether it's a GF
brand will kill me.  I may even splurge for the occasional slice of pizza
or beer if I'm really feeling crazy.  After all, even the most vigilant
celiac lets a little gluten slip through.  My own doctor explained that the
reason for the total gluten free diet may be as mundane as to avoid a hip
fracture when I'm older (I'm 35), and marginally decreasing the risk of
some cancers.  I just found out I have an uncle who's celiac and has been
eating bread somewhat regularly (once a week or more) for 50 years, and
he's 82.  So am I nuts?  Is there anyone who can convince me that eating
french fries from the same frier as the chicken fingers is really harmful?
Why isn't 97% GF with a much easier lifestyle a trade-off worth making?  Is
there anyone out there who has adopted this philosophy?

Happy holidays to all.

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