The onslaught of gluten-free foods has been a tremendous help to those managing celiac disease and other conditions requiring gluten avoidance. However, it has also led to misunderstandings for some trying to eat more healthfully.
Misconceptions include believing all gluten-free foods are inherently better for you than their gluten-containing counterparts. Another is that eating gluten-free is a healthier way for everyone to eat. In reality, neither of those beliefs are true.