Good For You Gluten Free

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About Good For You Gluten Free

Hi, I’m Jenny Levine Finke. I’m the author of Dear Gluten, It’s Not Me, It’s You.

I’ve been gluten free since April 2012 when I was diagnosed with celiac disease (read about my celiac disease story here). 

I’m not only a patient and student of celiac disease, but also I’m a certified holistic nutrition and wellness coach (certified by the Institute for Integrative Nutrition). I have both the experience of living the gluten-free lifestyle and the nutritional qualifications and credentials to confidently help others on their journey to live a healthy, gluten-free life, too.

It’s hard to know who and what to trust these days. My hope is to create a space where you can find trusted, well-researched information, all delivered to you with a little grace and a whole lot of grit.

While I felt relief knowing my painful bloating would soon come to an end, I was overwhelmed by the process of going gluten-free and how difficult that first year would be physically and emotionally. And while the gluten-free diet gets easier with time, it’s never easy. 

Over the years, I’ve grown into my role as a gluten-free “expert” of sorts. I’ve spent a lot of time focused on healing from celiac disease, something that is grossly overlooked by most celiacs. I now know how to eat in a way that keeps me healthy. And I have a better overall relationship with food.

I’ve also learned to be a better, more confident home cook. I know how to plan my meals in advance to ensure I eat healthy. I even offer a gluten-free meal planning service, where I share my weekly meal plan and recipes with all of you!

I wanted to share my story and help others – hence the birth of a gluten-free food blog and journey known as Good For You Gluten Free.

Good For You Gluten Free is more than just another gluten-free blog; rather it’s a place where you can feel good about being gluten-free and find inspiration and support whether you’re starting your gluten-free journey, or whether you’re simply stopping by along the way. This is a no judgement zone. I may make mistakes; you may make mistakes. We are all in this together.

Jenny in Dear Gluten shirt

Working with Brands

Please note that everything I share with you is gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease and gluten sensitivities. I only partner with brands I believe in and ones that use safe, gluten-free ingredients. I am very picky about the brands I will work with, always keeping it real.

You’ll see that I only partner with brands that match my core values. This means I look for products that offer clean ingredient labels, whole foods, organic ingredients and, when possible, low sugar. I hope to bring back joy in cooking and eating in your life in a healthy and meaningful way.

I also partner with brands that provide a legitimate, much-needed service to the gluten-free community. I vet each and every company I work with, and say “no” more than “yes” as to only bring you the best, most trusted information.

Meal Planning Is the Bomb

I have a database of 1,700 gluten-free meals, which allows me to create meal plans for anyone following a gluten-free diet. I offer veggie-forward meals and plenty of variety.

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    Eating Out Is My Jam

    I like to eat out and help guide restaurants in their understandings of what it means to provide a safe, gluten-free meal. I even wrote an ebook on the topic called The Ultimate Guide to Eating Out Gluten Free. I hope you’ll download it.

    You’ll often see me testing restaurants and products with my trusty Nima Sensor. The Nima Sensor is a portable gluten detecting device I use to test a portion of my food for gluten before I eat it. You can see everything I’ve tested in my Nima Tested archives.

    Behind the scenes video shoot Good For You Gluten Free
    Behind the scenes of a Nima Sensor Live test!

    Health Coaching for the Celiac and Gluten Sensitive Community

    I invite you to learn more about Power Coaching Session for people with celiac disease, gluten sensitivities and autoimmune disorders. I love working with people to help them not only feel more confident eating gluten-free, but also to help them understand how to heal their bodies. There is more to the gluten-free diet than simply splitting with gluten!

    I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease in May 2018. After very little guidance from doctors about what to do next, I found myself researching online about how to live with Celiac. I eventually came across Jenny and her blog, and had it not been for her and the wonderful community she has cultivated online, I truly believe I wouldn’t be where I am today- a negative test for Celiac and truly healing! I found success in reading all of Jenny’s blog posts, scheduling a consult with her, and joining her Facebook support group. Celiac disease is a lifelong journey, and I’ve realized that you have to be your own self-advocate. To anyone who is new to Celiac, confused about it, or just not sure where to start, I highly recommend visiting Jenny’s blog and scheduling a consult with her. Healing and good health is possible, especially with all of Jenny’s amazing advice and wisdom! – Elise A.

    Please learn more about my Power Coaching Sessions and learn how you can apply to meet with me. My coaching is exclusively for people with celiac disease, gluten sensitivities or autoimmune disorders who are highly motivated to heal their bodies and reclaim their health!

    Picture of Jenny cooking in the kitchen to create gluten-free meal plans

    A Bit More About Me

    I enjoy promoting the good for you lifestyle where food can aid in helping us feel our best inside and out.

    While helping people feel their best is my first love, my second love is communications. I majored in Journalism at the University of Missouri-Columbia. I use the power of the pen to help spread the word about healthy, gluten-free living. I also love to speak about gluten-free living (and what it’s like to run a business).

    Jenny speaking at Nourished Festival
    Jenny speaking at the Nourished Festival in Denver about eating out gluten-free.

    I’m also the founder of the Denver Blogger’s Club, a group of 600+ food, family, lifestyle and local interest bloggers living and working in the Denver metro area, and I organize our Club’s annual conference called, Fuel Your Influence Conference.

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    Partner with Good For You Gluten Free

    I enjoy partnering with brands making safe, gluten-free products for those who cannot eat gluten. I also enjoy products that use clean ingredients, responsibly source their ingredients, are non-GMO and are generally good for you. I help my readers find balance between sweet treats and healthy living.

    Please consider me for:

    • Sponsored blog and social media posts
    • Gluten-free product reviews and giveaways
    • Restaurant reviews
    • Recipe trial and development
    • Educational seminars, workshops and webinars
    • Events and conferences
    • Freelance writing opportunities
    • PR and influencer campaigns
    • Speaking and spokesperson opportunities
    • Gluten-free cooking demos and workshops

    Please email me at jenny at goodforyouglutenfree dot com to request my Media Kit.

    Good For You Gluten Free is proud to partner with the following select brands in 2020!  Happy Egg Co., Bob’s Red Mill, Crunchmaster, Mikey’s, Safeway, Canyon Bakehouse and Danone.

    Street Cred

    Jenny is the author of the published book, Dear Gluten, It’s Not Me, It’s You, with a foreword written by Dr. Tom O’Bryan, author of the Autoimmune Fix.

    Good For You Gluten Free was named one of the Best Gluten Free Blogs by FaveGlutenFreeRecipes (2017)

    Good For You Gluten is listed as a one of the Best Gluten-Free blog named by Feedspot, and is a member of the What the Fork blog network.

    Logos of publications that Good For You Gluten Free has been featured in

    Jenny has been featured on many websites and blogs, including:

    What Readers Say

    “I was just recently diagnosed with celiac disease (less than a week ago) and am kind of at a loss as to where to start. I had no idea gluten is in so many things! I’m thankful for your blog…..it makes me feel a little less overwhelmed.” – Lori M.

    “I am so impressed with the level of detail and the amount of educational resources you offer on your website. You are truly a godsend to the celiac community. I wish I would have known about your site when I was diagnosed three years ago, as it would have helped me tremendously. I often get asked about a good starting place for those going gluten-free and I direct them to a variety of sources because I’ve never found a site as thorough as yours. Even though I’m fairly good at navigating the GF world and I know a lot, I’ve found myself reading article after article on your blog.”  -Valerie C. (Houston, TX)

    “It’s down to people like yourself, that write honest, trustworthy articles and really want help others, where the magic key to the right direction can be found.” – Steve S.

    “I want to thank you for all the great information and recipes I have gotten from your site.” -Debbie

    “Thank you so so so much.  I am celiac for nine days now and I think I’m still making mistakes (so much to learn).  Tomorrow is my first time eating out and I’m totally nervous. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your care and information.  I know we don’t know each other but you are impacting my life.” -Pam”I’m reading all your articles in your archives and taking lots of notes. Blessings to you – I’m so happy I found your blog. You are a light in the darkness that I was experiencing.” -Maribeth

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    Nothing in this blog should be construed as medical advice and all health and nutrition information should be carefully considered with a healthcare professional before making any changes to your diet. I’m not a medical doctor nor do I dispense medical advice. By reading this blog, you acknowledge and accept these disclosures.