Restaurants Expanding Choice

The New York Times has an article regarding restaurants on Long Island offering gluten-free items on their menus. This is an excellent move by the restauranteurs to serve the needs of customers with celiac disease and other wheat sensitivities.

I've not tried much gluten-free food as a replacement for wheat-based items, but I would try such a thing if given the option while eating out. This seems like a smart move to me and hope that other restaurants follow suit.

Many patients with multiple sclerosis find that they feel better when following a dairy-free and gluten-free way of eating, as is presented in the second news article below. It's nice to know that options are increasing.

Restaurants Offering Gluten-Free Options

By CAROLYN NARDIELLO

Published: July 20, 2008

A growing number of restaurants on Long Island have added gluten-free dishes to accommodate customers with celiac disease.

Going gluten-free -- for many reasons
By JANET CROMLEY, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
Published: July 7, 2008
Diagnosed with celiac disease, or self-diagnosed. Sensitive to foods, or related to those who are. The gluten-free diet trend is getting a warm embrace.