Chipotle is one of my favorite restaurants. I eat there all the time without compromising my gluten-free diet. It’s easy to get a tasty, gluten-free meal at Chipotle, but you still must take a few precautions to avoid getting glutened. In this post, I’ll share what’s gluten-free at Chipotle and how to place your order […]
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Do Envelopes Contain Gluten?
There’s a lot of misinformation about whether or not envelopes contain gluten and are safe for someone on a gluten-free diet to lick. In this post, I’ll get to the bottom of this rumor once and for all. Please see my disclosures. Gluten hides in a lot of sneaky places, ready to make someone with […]
Fructan Intolerance vs. Gluten Sensitivity: What You Need to Know
There is a lot of chatter today about FODMAPs and fructans, and many people are now wondering if they have a fructan intolerance rather than a gluten intolerance. In this post, I define fructan intolerance, discuss why gluten intolerance and fructan intolerance often become confused, and explain how you can figure out exactly what is […]
Candida and the Gluten Connection
In this article, I discuss the connection between candida, gluten, celiac disease, and the gluten-free diet. Please see my disclosures. Candida albicans is a common gut-related disorder affecting an estimated 50-80 percent of the American population. People suffering from candida, which is defined by a fungal or yeast overgrowth in the gut, experience a variety […]
Why Tropicana Probiotic Juice is Bad for Your Gut and Health
I recently learned about Tropicana Probiotic Juice, a new juice product in grocery stores everywhere. The problem is that Tropicana Probiotic Juice is simply health-washing an otherwise unhealthy product. Let me explain… I’m a big believer in probiotics, and with good reason! Probiotics populate your gut with beneficial bacteria. I believe probiotics were and still are […]
Decoding Jersey Mike’s Gluten-Free Menu (Updated 2023)
Jersey Mike’s knows how to do gluten-free right! In this post, I’ll share how you can safely eat at Jersey Mike’s when you’re following a strict gluten-free diet. Please see my disclosures. Jersey Mike’s gluten-free menu is plentiful and totally safe for those with celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity, and gluten intolerance. In fact, gluten-free […]