There are several reasons a person may want or need to start a gluten free diet. For some, eating gluten can cause mild discomfort, as with a gluten or wheat sensitivity. For others, like people with a disease called Celiac Sprue, it can cause severe pain, fatigue, and even lead to other medical issues such as bowel cancer. Over the course of several articles we will explore ways to live a happy, fulfilled life while keeping gluten out completely. Image via Wikipedia What is gluten?