People avoid gluten consumption for a variety of reasons. Adherents of a
gluten free diet do not eat foods containing wheat, barley, rye or
triticale. Oats are often excluded as well. Journaling one's progress
through a gluten free diet can be a good method of tracking the
effectiveness of the diet. In cases of celiac disease or gluten
insensitivity a daily log of symptom appearance is a handy way to track
diet effectiveness. Perceived health benefits, when notated, can attest
to the diet's efficacy.