There has been a lot of hype about gluten-free this and that in recent years – gluten-free pasta, gluten-free bread, gluten-free cookies – the list goes on and on but, what is gluten anyway and why is it all of a sudden such a big deal?

The answer to the first question is that gluten is a substance found in several different grains, including wheat and barley.  Because it is in grains, you can expect to find it in breads and other baked goods, but gluten can also be found in surprising places like chewing gum, flavored coffee, and flavored potato chips.  To answer the second question:  some people have developed a sensitivity to gluten that can have far-reaching and miserable effects!  Many people with this sensitivity have to deal with bloating, constipation or diarrhea, pain and fatigue every time they eat something with gluten in it, not to mention the actual diseases they can develop that can eventually kill a person, such as colon cancer and celiac disease. 

The growing number of people with this issue is only part of the problem.  Considering that wheat is in just about everything – breads, rolls, biscuits, pancakes, pastas, cereal, and even beer - just to name a few – you can imagine how hard it might be to find good gluten free restaurants San Diego anywhere!  And, if you consider that all of our favorite baked goodies – cake, cookies, donuts, eclairs, even pie (because of the crust) – are generally made with wheat flour, you can well imagine that a gluten free bakery San Diego might be even harder to come by!

Thankfully, there are people starting to figure out that going gluten-free is the new niche in food service!  Gluten free restaurants San Diego are sprouting up all over the San Diego area, and that is a big area!  Now, you can even find a Gluten Free Bakery San Diego that can make the wedding cake of your dreams or fuel your morning donut fire!  With all of this food innovation, even the most gluten-sensitive folks can enjoy a nice meal in a restaurant just like everyone else!