About 1% of the world’s population suffers from celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder caused by an abnormal immune system reaction to gluten. Yet, a quarter of Americans regularly consume gluten-free products, despite their “lower nutritional quality, worse taste, and higher price.” That’s according to a research paper published in September 2024 in the academic journal Food Quality and Preference. The study aims to understand how being health-conscious impacts what its authors call “gluten-free addiction.” If bread gives you gas and bloating, you could try these three low-gluten alternatives…