As a coeliac or someone suffering from gluten sensitivity, it’s easy to think that the gluten-free product manufacturers are out to get you.
A popular complaint in the gluten-free community is that when compared to regular products, gluten-free options are regularly twice the price, if not much more.
Eating out can be a minefield when you need to avoid gluten.
Limited menus, unlisted ingredients, and uninformed staff are all hazards in our plight to avoid consuming gluten. Not to mention the fact that most restaurants forget about the dangers of cross contamination!
If you’ve been living a gluten free lifestyle for sometime, you’ve no doubt mastered the perils of eating out. If you’ve only recently been diagnosed, you may still be learning the ropes.
Alright, I’m going to be straight with you: I haven’t been on a typical “date” in over 5 years. I’m in a happy relationship and obviously haven’t needed to date since meeting my partner.
But this article, and my advice, is useful in more situations than just your typical “date”.
I travel a lot, which means eating out in foreign countries with language barriers. I also take my partner on 1 or 2 date nights each week, and I also meet business contacts for food 2 or 3 times per week.
I do a lot of eating out with people I don’t know but who I need to impress. And who wants to be a burden for their partner?
Diagnosing the cause of any ill-symptom takes a great deal of wisdom; often validated with a medical degree.
But once you’re diagnosed with Coeliac disease, gluten sensitivity or any other food induced illness, you can sleep easy knowing the cause of your symptoms.
Whether your symptoms are stomach pain, brain fog, hives or something else; they’re often caused by the food you’ve put into your own mouth.
Most people don’t know where they can go on vacation and still have amazing gluten-free options. If you have Celiac Disease or a gluten allergy, it can be really hard to travel and not worry about getting sick all the time!
In this article, you’ll find 10 of the best vacation spots with food options for those with gluten/wheat allergies and sensitivities.
So, read on to find out how you can enjoy your next getaway! Cover photo via Stocksnap. Photo shot by Matt Moloney.
Chips Ahoy is one of the most popular cookie snack brands in the world, second only to Oreos. Their tagline is: ‘When you want the sweet satisfaction of chocolate in every bite Chips Ahoy is here for it’.
Read moreAre Chips Ahoy! Chocolate Chip Cookies Gluten Free?
Airheads are a popular candy treat, but did you know they also make other types of chewy and sour gummy candy? In this post we’re taking a look at Airheads Xtremes, Xtremes Bites, and Xtremes Sourful.
Let’s find out if this popular candy from Airheads is gluten free. . . .
NOCA is a bubble-free boozy water company based in Boston, MA. Since a lot of people are looking for alcoholic drinks without carbonation, I thought this would be a great brand to feature! Related: Cacti, Bud Light Seltzer, Truly, White Claw, Happy Dad
Pepsi is second to only one other brand in the world when it comes to soda, and that is Coca Cola. Let’s find out if the second most popular soda brand in the world is gluten free. . . . Is Pepsi Gluten Free? The Answer is: YES Yes, Pepsi is gluten free! Pepsi shares … Read more
Ruby Tuesday restaurants are a popular chain of franchises that offer American food like burgers, chicken, pasta, ribs, and seafood. The concept was started in 1972 by Samuel E. (Sandy) Beall III. Ruby Tuesday shares their mission on their website: At Ruby Tuesday, we’re fully committed to preparing and serving food of uncompromising freshness and … Read more
Ore-Ida is a food brand that makes various potato products including French fries, tater tots, hash browns, and instant mashed potatoes.
Effen Vodka is ‘The brainchild of a team of liquor aficionados and one of Holland’s finest distilleries, our ultra smooth vodka fuses exceptional flavor with a bold attitude. Chill-distilled and carbon filtered for an unparalleled texture , this is the mixologist’s dream (that became a reality). How? Let us guide you through our colorful history. It’s fearlessly smooth.’
Barritt’s is a popular brand of ginger beers! Originally from beautiful Bermuda, Barritt’s Original Ginger Beer was founded in 1874. Today it is owned by the fifth generation of the Barritt’s family and remains based in Bermuda. Learn more here. This ginger beer is non-alcoholic and is usually mixed in for drinks and cocktails.
Dunkin’ is the 8th most popular fast-food chain in America according to QSR. Widely known for their donuts and coffees, Dunkin’ Donuts is extremely popular in the New England states, having been originally founded in Quincy, Massachusetts in 1950 by William Rosenberg. There are almost 13,000 Dunkin’ Donuts locations as of 2021. What is … Read more