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The Gluten Free News is your one-stop shop for product reviews, events and research for the gluten free and celiac communities. Health Educator Andrea Tucker curates vetted information for happy, healthy and safe gluten free living. Please join us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
- Celiac Safety Act: Will Gluten Finally Be Labeled on Products?
U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver II (D-MO) and Betty McCollum (D-MN) introduced the Celiac Safety Act on Thursday. The legislation is meant to strengthen food labeling law and protect the roughly 3 million Americans with celiac disease…
- Eating Disorders Risk Increases with Celiac
In new research, patients with celiac disease (CeD) have a significantly increased risk of developing an eating disorder. This is according to study results presented at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2026 conference, held from May 2 to 5, i…
- One of my Favorite Celiac Advocates
Erin Smith is a tireless Celiac Advocate who was diagnosed in 1981 as a toddler. Since then, Erin has used her experiences to help others and advocate for gluten free community. Erin has also shared her passion for travel through her accou…
- Everything that Goes into Picking a College When You're Gluten Free
On today's Celiac Project Podcast: Mike’s daughter Jessica returns to share her college decision — and the school that checked every box from academics to safe dining for celiac students. Hear how she narrowed down her choices, weighed the…
- Spilling the Beans: Why Violet Witchel’s Meal Prep Secret is Taking Over the Internet
The midday lunch hour often presents a frustrating choice between lackluster takeout that costs $15 or a soggy meal-prepped salad. But the millions who watch Violet Witchel’s “dense bean salad” recipes are looking to change that. Her viral…
- What Makes Gluten Free Food So Expensive?
This episode discusses why gluten-free foods are significantly more expensive than their regular counterparts, often costing 3 to 4 times as much. It also provides advice on how to maintain a gluten-free diet without excessive spending.
- Product Warning: O’ya Duck Sauce Sweet n’ Sour
A product warning has been issued for O’ya Duck Sauce Sweet n’ Sour by Gluten Free Watchdog. The product is labeled gluten-free but contains malt syrup, which may indicate barley-derived ingredients. An FDA complaint is being filed.
- A Special Mother's Day Tribute
Gluten Free News shares a Mother's Day message, inviting listeners to send in their messages for Andrea via email and directing them to various online platforms.
- Five Things a Celiac Doctor Wants You to Know
A health educator highlights five facts about celiac disease from a doctor, stressing the importance of evidence-based information for managing the condition. The episode aims to provide vetted, data-driven insights, especially during Celi…
- The Annual State of the Celiac State of the Union
Mike and Cam discuss the Celiac State of the Union, covering the youth movement, advocacy efforts, FDA labeling updates, and the psychological toll of celiac disease. They review the year's challenges and wins, and consider the future of c…
- Six Reasons to Get Tested for Celiac
Amy Burkhart, MD RD shares six important reasons to get a celiac disease test before putting yourself or your child on a gluten-free diet. As she states so well: "The test is simple and inexpensive. The cost of not testing is much greater.…
- Glutened? Here's What People Say Helps Them Feel Better
These are some ways the community deals with accidental gluten exposure. How do you deal with it? I would love to hear from you! Leave your messages for Andrea at contact@baltimoreglutenfree.com and check out www.baltimoreglutenfree.com In…
- Spring Updates on the Celiac Project Podcast
On the latest Celiac Project Podcast: Mike, Cam, and producer Ellen return for a spring update featuring Jim’s recovery saga and his surprising search for a gluten-free Z-Pak. The guys explore new research linking antibiotic-disrupted micr…
- IBS: Fact vs. Fiction
April is IBS Awareness month. IBS can often be a misunderstood condition, so Brian Lacy, MD, a gastroenterologist and professor of medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, debunks 6 commons myths when it comes to this conditio…
- GF Travel Tips from the Experts
Travel Webinar from National Celiac Association Apr 28, 2026 07:00 PM Join NCA for our next Ask the Experts Live! webinar, they’ll explore how to embrace your inner adventurer and travel with confidence! This will be a fun and engagi…
- How to Get a Tax Deduction from Your Gluten Free Food
Gluten free packaged food is more expensive than its gluten-full counterparts, there's no secret about that. Did you know you might be eligible for a tax deduction to help make up the difference? There are some important things you should…
- Gluten Free Travel Through Uruguay and Argentina
On the latest Celiac Project Podcast: Mike and Cam are joined by TCP Inner Circle member and world traveler Lyle Smart to recap his recent "magical journey" through Uruguay and Argentina. Lyle shares how he navigated long-haul flights with…
- All Hospitals Need This: Cooking Classes After Diagnosis
At Boston Children's Hospital's Needham campus , health education is happening in an unexpected place - the kitchen. When children are diagnosed with Celiac or other conditions that require dietary modification, the are "prescribed"…
- Grab Your Tickets: Celiac Awareness Month Hits the Big Leagues
Beyond Celiac is happy to announce their series of Celiac Disease Awareness Baseball Games this Celiac Awareness Month in May. To support our community, each team will donate a portion of proceeds to Beyond Celiac when you purchase t…
- Gluten Free Easter Candy List
If you're filling Easter baskets this year, here's a list of safe gluten free candy to keep all of your recipients safe and happy: https://gfjules.com/gluten-free-easter-candy-list/ As always, please check labels and contact the manufactur…
- The BIG Difference Between Shared Equipment vs Shared Facility
hared Facilities: manufacturing facilities that produce both gluten containing and gluten free products are not necessarily a red flag. Facilities can be as large as football fields. Shared equipment, on the other hand, needs further inves…
- What's Your Biggest GF Frustration? Commiserate with Others and Play the Sour Sixteen!
On the latest Celiac Project Podcast: Grab your pens and your gluten-free snacks! Today, Mike and Cam are filling out the first-ever Sour 16 Bracket. They're ranking the most annoying, inconvenient, and downright difficult parts of living…
- If You Eat Lentils, Please Listen to This!
Lentils are a product at high risk for cross contact. But there's good news: Avena Foods is working on Purity Protocol lentils in addition to their purity protocol oats! I would love to hear from you! Leave your messages for Andrea at cont…
- Be a Gluten Free Hero: How Your Dietary Needs Can Save Group Meals
Tired of the 'I don't know, what do you want or where do you want to go?' cycle? New research shows that when you speak up about where you want to eat you aren't being difficult; you're actually saving the group from decision fatigue. Tune…
- Epic College Roadtrips
On the latest Celiac Project Podcast: Join Mike and Cam as they recap an epic four-night "travelogue" exploring college campuses through the eyes of two Celiac travelers. Mike’s daughter, Jessica, is officially an admitted student to a num…
- Celebrate St. Patrick's Day Irish Soda Bread
t’s March, the month that makes me think spring and St. Patrick’s Day ! My favorite St. Patrick’s Day food is Irish Soda Bread. GF Jules has a gluten free version - it’s delicious. If you order her all-purpose flour from this link , a port…
- Cook Along: GF Shepherd's Pie and Irish Cream Brownies
Gluten-Free Cook-Along: Shepherd’s Pie and Irish Cream Brownies Event: Gluten-Free Cook-Along: Shepherd’s Pie and Irish Cream Brownies . Date/Time: March 12, 2026, at 6:00 PM EDT. Hosts: Shay Ryan Zimmerman (Editor-in-Ch…
- Guidelines for Colleges to Support Celiac College Students
Big news in the public health world this week. The Celiac Disease Foundation just released a paper outlining recommended supports for students with Celiac in college. All of their recommendations align exactly with what I’ve been teaching…
- Pasta Without Panic: How to Feast Your Way Through Europe Safely
My family is going to Italy! We are so excited, this is a trip we’ve been talking about for years. As soon the opportunity presented itself, I knew exactly who to call: Catalin Varela. I had the pleasure of meeting Catalin a few years ago.…
- Winter News and Notes
On today's Celiac Project Podcast: In this Winter News & Notes episode of The Celiac Project Podcast, Mike and Cam share powerful listener updates and real life celiac journeys. From insurance battles and refractory celiac disease to menta…
- From First Bite to First Kiss: Navigating Gluten Free Dating
Dating With Celiac Disease Can Provoke Anxiety, Risky Eating Most people living with celiac disease feel it significantly affects their romantic lives, according to the results of a online survey out of the Celiac Disease Center at Columbi…
- Facebook Fallacy Friday: Misinformation from Doctors and Clinicians
Circulating around Facebook: clinicians recommending omitting gluten. Fallacy: It's never recommended to try a gluten free diet before getting tested for Celiac. If a physician recommends it, please ask to get tested for Celiac Disease fir…
- Important Warning about Popular Food Allergy Candy Brand
Important Warning about Popular Food Allergy Candy Brand Yum Earth Yum Earth is a company that's positioned themselves as a top nine, allergy-free candy company. They offer organic candies, dye-free, top 9 allergen -free candies (the top 9…
- Seed Oils - Healthy or Not?
There has been a lot of scary messaging around seeds oils recently. Find out the facts and let me know if there are any other health topics you would like discussed. I would love to hear from you! Leave your messages for Andrea at contact@…
- How to Celebrate Mardi Gras
It's just a few weeks a way so why not get ready for Mardi Gras with some delicious gf beignets! GF Jules shares the recipe she perfected. She gets rave reviews from discerning critics: https://gfjules.com/recipes/beignets/ I would love to…
- Facebook Fallacy Friday: Is Bread in Europe Safe?
It's Facebook Fallacy Friday! Fallacy: Wheat-based bread in Europe is safe for those with Celiac or Gluten Sensitivity to eat. Hear more about how I think this myth started. To be clear, any non-gluten free bread in Europe is not safe to c…
- This is the Celiac Center Sets the Bar High
On the latest episode of the Celiac Project Podcast: Mike and Cam are joined by Anne Moon and Dr. Annemarie Rompca from the Seattle Children’s Celiac Disease Program, to discuss how comprehensive, community-focused care can help kids and f…
- Gluten Free Valentine's Candy: Sweet and Safe
Happy Valentine's Day! Need some ideas for gluten free candy for Valentine's Day? Here's a good round up from GF Jules ! I would love to hear from you! Leave your messages for Andrea at contact@baltimoreglutenfree.com and check out www.bal…
- Gluten Free Super Bowl Recipes
Who's ready for some football? Here's a collection of appetizers and snacks, including a recipe for my family's favorite dip. GF Jules has tons of recipes on her site for party food: https://gfjules.com/recipes/gluten-free-party-recipes/ W…
- February Virtual Events
Celiac Disease, Food Allergies, and Intolerances: Key Differences and Dining Out Strategies February 17th at 7:00 pm ET Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CSjjBWutRnGQPwLOwQI_Yw?mc_cid=4a34f3a5f5&mc_eid=5a62c1a313#/…
- Facebook Fallacy Friday: Is Sourdough Bread Safe?
Fallacy: Wheat-based sourdough bread is not safe for someone with Celiac or Gluten Sensitivity to eat. There is nothing about the fermenting process that "neutralizes" the gluten. Gluten Free Watchdog tested 3 wheat-based sourdoughs and th…
- When Your College Glutens You (and Doesn't Provide Accommodations)
In the latest episode of The Celiac Project Podcast, Mike checks in on Cam to see how his return to college life at the University of Illinois Chicago is going. Cam shares the realities of living in a dorm, navigating a required meal plan…
- Breaking News: The FDA May Label Gluten on Packages!
BREAKING NEWS: The Food and Drug Administration announced it is taking steps to Improve Gluten Ingredient Disclosure in Foods by issuing an Request or Information (RFI) regarding labeling Gluten and preventing cross-contact of Gluten in pa…
- Could Eating Disorders Trigger Autoimmune Diseases?
Eating Disorders may trigger for autoimmune diseases: Celiac and Crohns. Previous studies have examined the link between Celiac and subsequent diagnoses of eating disorders. This study showed a correlation between an existing Eating Disord…
- Stump Mike and Cam
On today's Celiac Project Podcast: Mike and Cam kick off 2026 with more “Stump Mike and Cam” fun as they continue tackling questions from the Beyond Celiac Harris Poll. They break down what the public gets right about celiac disease, where…
- Some Biodegradable Plates Can Transfer Gluten to Food
A new study from researchers at the University of Seville’s Department of Microbiology and Parasitology in Spain brings clarity to a question that has concerned many in the gluten free and celiac disease community: Can biodegra…
- Comforting Dishes When You're Sick
What are your favorite comfort foods or dishes when you're not feeling well? The Baltimore GF Community shares their's. I would love to hear from you! Leave your messages for Andrea at contact@baltimoreglutenfree.com and check out www.balt…
- My Three Wishes for Us for the New Year
Happy New Year! I am sending you my gratitude for entering a new year with me. These are the 3 wishes I have for our community in the coming year. I would love to hear from you! Leave your messages for Andrea at contact@baltimoreglutenfree…
- What People Really Think About Celiac
In the latest episode of the Celiac Project: Mike and Cam close out the year with a fun and thought-provoking New Year’s episode. They dive into surprising results from a Harris Poll by Beyond Celiac, for a “Stump Mike and Cam” style podca…
- Review: NEW Gluten Free Cheez It Crackers
The new Gluten Free Cheez It crackers are out on some store shelves! I found them at my local Target in Towson, MD. Hear what my family thinks, including my older daughter who does not need to eat gluten free and has had regular Cheez It r…