Watching what you eat
Cookouts are a staple for many during the summer months, yet Michael Rounsley can’t participate in them as much as he’d like. While hamburgers on the grill and a six-pack seem to be the norm, Rounsley’s celiac disease prevents him from eating gluten products. This means no hamburger buns, hot dog buns or beer. Though this might seem challenging for some, Rounsley, of Warren, says his diet is doable. “You just deal with it,” he said. A change in diet is necessary for those diagnosed with celiac disease, since gluten is found in a variety of foods from breads to some soups and sauces. Still, some locals with the disease say that the relatively recent availability of gluten-free foods has made eating easier. After Rounsley, 48, was diagnosed with the disease eight years ago, he became quickly bewildered by a trip to the grocery store. He and family members paced up and down aisles, calling out foods that Rounsley could no longer enjoy.
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