Heidi Moir doesn’t want to compromise on texture. She wants her doughnuts to taste like doughnuts, her bread to be soft and fluffy, and her muffins to feel like muffins. Moir has always wanted to open ...

Gluten has been vilified in certain corners of the health and wellness world. Is it actually warranted? "Gluten is a protein that gives structure and chewiness to baked goods like bread," says ...

Pasta salad, carbonara, lasagna, mac and cheese — whatever the shape, pasta is the base of so many comforting, delicious meals that it’s always in season. But what about pasta for those who can’t eat ...

Sarah Todd returned to reporting in January 2025 after being assignment editor at STAT since October 2022. You can reach Sarah on Signal at sarahlizchar.47. People with celiac disease face a food ...

Quinoa is a gluten-free pseudocereal that people use in cooking and baking. People can use it instead of grains such as wheat and barley. A person may need to avoid adding gluten to their diet due to ...

If you don't or can't eat gluten, it can be a little tricky to dine out. The protein can pop up in unexpected places, and many people trying to avoid gluten find it difficult to enjoy a standard ...

In the early 2000s, it used to be a cliché TV trope for a character to announce they were going on a gluten-free diet—a sign they had been brainwashed by faddish diet culture. But now, approximately ...

Only a small percentage of the population actually needs to avoid gluten, yet millions have jumped on the trend. Here’s what science says about the risks and benefits of going gluten-free. Gluten, a ...

Orzo is a type of pasta. It’s shaped like rice and used in a variety of dishes. If you follow a gluten-free diet, you may wonder if you can eat orzo. Or, maybe you stumbled upon a delicious recipe ...

Gluten has been under scrutiny for the past several years by dieters, health enthusiasts, and those who have certain medical conditions. Many people choose to eat a gluten-free diet either because ...