It has really only been in the last few years that Celiac disease has become one of the commonly diagnosed diseases in the country. Many feel that the increase in processed foods have triggered the increase in allergies to gluten, which is generally a harmless, tasteless, and relatively benign ingredient used for preserving foods. Gluten is so commonly used that unless you are actively trying to avoid it you are going to ingest it. The most common foods such as pizza, pasta, bread products, cereal (even kids’ cereals) and certain alcoholic beverages are loaded with gluten. Every time the gluten is ingested you will do further damage. Many people in this situation decide to start cooking their own food, which is made easier by the abundance of gluten free recipes available on the Internet.