Gluten Free News

What food is permissible to carry on to a flight? Listen for all the details!Double-check that the food item that you want to fly with isn’t in the TSA list of prohibited items. If still in doubt, try the “What Can I Bring?” feature on the MyTSA app and website, or snap a photo of the item and send your question directly to the TSA via X (@AskTSA), Facebook Messenger, Apple Business Chat (AskTSA), or text ‘Travel’ to AskTSA (275-872). 

On today's Celiac Project Podcast:Registered dietitian Erin Kenny, founder of The Celiac Space, returns to the podcast to discuss what happens when people with celiac disease still don't feel well, even after following a strict gluten free diet. Erin explains the differences between celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity, common conditions that can mimic gluten exposure, how to interpret celiac blood work, and why balancing gut healing with living a full life is so important. It's an informative conversation filled with practical advice for anyone navigating life with celiac disease.Listen to the full episode here: https://celiacprojectpodcast.libsyn.com/

Key Lime Dip: three ingredients, stir, chill and done. Simple dishes have always been jam but even more so lately. This Key Lime Dip is the perfect cool ending to a meal or whenever you want something sweet. Bonus: It’s made with greek yogurt so it could count as breakfast 👍🏻Recipe: mix 1/2 cup of lime juice with a 32 oz container of plain greek yogurt and 7 oz. (1/2 can) of sweetened condensed milk. Chill for at least 2 hours. Serve with graham crackers or fruit for dipping.

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 they were all found to have significant ppm levels of gluten. Read more here: https://www.glutenfreewatchdog.org/news/sourdough-wheat-bread-is-not-safe-for-folks-with-celiac-disease/

On the latest Celiac Project Podcast: Cam shares highlights from a spring road trip to Asheville, NC, and the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. From dedicated gluten free restaurants and incredible comfort food to mountain golf and scenic views, he recounts a memorable gluten free travel experience packed with great eats, fun adventures, and plenty of tips for anyone planning a visit to the area.Listen to the full episode here: celiacprojectpodcast.libsyn.com

Paper straws are popular as we become more focused on sustainability. Podcast listener Stacy Wilz wondered if they're safe after seeing the question in a Facebook group.Gluten Free Watchdog has tested paper straws in the past and has stated: “there is no evidence that paper straws contain wheat starch.”Obviously, there are straws to avoid:• Straws made from wheat or rye straw (these are the stems of the wheat or rye plant, the stem does not naturally contain gluten, however there is a very high risk of cross-contact, stay tuned for test results on wheat straws.)• Pasta straws• Cookie strawsPlease reach out if you have any podcast topics you'd like me to cover: contact@baltimoreglutenfree.com

This gluten free community comes together to fight against ignorance and misinformation. Gluten free podcasters from both Australia and the US (including me) gathered to talk about the recent comments made by Robby Hoffman on the Call Her Daddy Podcast, how the gluten free community has responded and how we can improve coeliac disease and gluten free awareness moving forward together.Listen to the full episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gluten-free-podcasters-roundtable-discussing-the/id1596543624?i=1000772647009

On the latest Celiac Project Podcast: Mike and Cam tackle a wave of misinformation and negativity swirling through the celiac and gluten-free community after recent viral comments dismissed gluten-related illnesses as “not real.” They unpack why these jokes miss the mark, how misinformation spreads, and the importance of pushing back with facts, humor, and unity. Along the way, they explore divisions within the gluten-free world, social media fatigue, and why authentic community support matters now more than ever.Listen to the full episode here: https://celiacprojectpodcast.libsyn.com/