Ash Wednesday. The day after Shrove Tuesday. Today marks the beginning of Lent, the 40-day fasting period for Christians, focused on prayer, almsgiving, reflection and turning inwards in preparation for Easter. By laying an additional layer of meaning over our daily dietary choices let us dwell in a different perception of our ‘daily bread’.

Since avoiding gluten eliminates many commonly consumed foods, a gluten-free diet can increase the risk of nutrient deficiencies and reduce the convenience of eating.