Blogging Friend

   A friend of mine, who found out that she is gluten-intolerant about a year and a half ago, writes a blog over on Tumblr.  She has written a bunch of great posts lately about gelato on her trip to Italy - gelato is gluten-free!  She tells me that all children in Italy are tested for gluten-intolerance when they are 7 years old, since there is so much gluten in their diet.  However, the only way to test for gluten-intolerance is to stop eating gluten for a month or two.  Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, rye, imitation meats, most brands of cooking stock, soy sauce, and other products.  If you have digestive problems that won't respond to anything common treatments or a rash that won't go away, consider asking your doctor if gluten might be to blame.
   The Gluten-Free College Girl is a terrific resource, and if you're gluten-intolerant, she's always happy to answer questions about going gluten-free!  Check her out: http://gluten-freecollegegirl.tumblr.com/