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What Does it Mean to Be Gluten Free?

Travel Gluten Free

Release Date: 06/15/2023

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Travel Gluten Free

Travel Gluten Free Podcast Season 09 Episode 27 Reimagining Traditional Holiday Dishes Gluten-Free Style   Imagine having the freedom to travel anywhere, relishing in the local cuisine, and not worrying about gluten ruining your adventure. That has been my journey and I can't wait to share my gluten-free travel tips and recipes with you! From transforming traditional dishes into gluten-free delights using to whipping up mouth-watering vegan, gluten-free desserts like pumpkin risotto and grain-free apple pie, we are set to bring a delicious twist to your culinary world. Also, you'll learn...

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Travel Gluten Free Podcast Season 09 Episode 26 Home Baked Gluten Free Bread Recipes for the Holidays   Join me in this enlightening chat with Jennifer Fitzpatrick from as we journey through her transformative experiences since being diagnosed with celiac disease. Get a front-row seat as she narrates her inspiring journey of moving to Boston to embrace a gluten-free lifestyle, along with her audacious sabbatical to backpack around the globe on a gluten-free diet. Get inspired as we dissect Jennifer's experience and how she overcame her dietary restrictions to explore and enjoy life...

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Travel Gluten Free Podcast Season 09 Episode 25 Trials and Triumphs: Living as a Gluten-Free Athlete with Angus The Gluten Free Athlete   Ever wondered how professional athletes manage a gluten-free lifestyle? Step onto the field with who was diagnosed with Celiac disease just as he was stepping into the limelight of athletic recruitment. Hear his tale, a mixture of victories and fumbles, as he grappled with cross-contamination, fatigue, and the challenge of maintaining a gluten-free diet on the road. With a lack of information available, Angus carved his path, keeping his eyes on the...

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Travel Gluten Free Podcast Season 09 Episode 24 Making Gluten Free Bread for the Holidays   The holiday season is upon us, and it’s that time of the year we will be doing lots of cooking for our family and friends, so we need to be extra careful to ensure our food is gluten-free. Join us in today’s as we talk about what is in gluten-free bread as we also look in depth at gluten-free grains and non-grain gluten-free flour.   Gluten-free Versus Certified Gluten-free   In America, it takes up to six months to pull a product that doesn’t have the correct label off the shelf,...

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Travel Gluten Free Podcast Season 09 Episode 23 No Tricks, Just Gluten-Free Treats: A Candy Connoisseur's Guide   Ever been spooked by Halloween candy as a celiac or gluten intolerant person? Fear not! Today, on the Travel Gluten Free podcast, we'll be casting a light on the dark and mysterious world of gluten-free Halloween candy. We'll discuss the potential horrors of cross-contamination, understand the cryptic difference between candies with rice cereal and those sweetened with malt, and uncover the safe candy options to ensure a truly delightful Halloween for those living a...

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Travel Gluten Free Podcast Season 09 Episode 22 Cruising Gluten-Free: A Rough Sail Through the Mediterranean   Do you struggle with food allergies and often wonder how to navigate your way through a cruise ship dietary minefield? Prepare to embark on a journey that will equip you with the skills to deal with such situations. You see, I recently sailed through the Mediterranean on a Celebrity cruise line. The cruise was a mixed bag of experiences - from kayaking in the sea caves of Corfu, Greece, discovering a dedicated gluten-free gelato shop in Rome, to exploring the...

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Travel Gluten Free Podcast Season 09 Episode 21 Decoding Gut Health Symptoms Through Functional Nutrition with Meg Fittsgill of Balance Redeemed Nutrition   Embark on a transformative journey into the world of functional nutritional therapy with our guest, . Get ready to have your gut health perspectives realigned as we uncover optimizing your gut health. We also delve into different health symptoms that often lead clients to seek her help, discuss the importance of nutrition.   Functional Nutrition and Functional Medicine   We also navigate the realm of functional blood work...

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Travel Gluten Free Podcast Season 09 Episode 20 Navigating the Gluten-Free Lifestyle at Events with Jamie from Celiac Pack   Do you know the struggle of finding safe, gluten-free options at your favorite events? reveals her survival guide to enjoying events like concerts and stadium games all the while maintaining a gluten-free lifestyle. Striking a balance between planning and spontaneity, Jamie shares her techniques for prepping snacks and researching venues, emphasizing the importance of making reservations and understanding food rules at each event.   Challenges of Eating Out...

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Travel Gluten Free Podcast Season 09 Episode 19 Journey Beyond Borders: A Tale of Exploration and Discovery in Tanzania with Paula from Talk S*** with P Part II   Join us on a captivating journey as we travel virtually to for part II with our esteemed guest, Paula Mulamula. Paula unpacks the essentials of preparing for a trip to Tanzania, from respecting the vibrant local culture to discovering mouthwatering, gluten-free local delicacies. She introduces us to the fascinating world of Tanzanian fruits and vegetables, serving up a unique cultural immersion that'll leave you yearning to...

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Travel Gluten Free Podcast Season 09 Episode 18 Journey Beyond Borders: A Tale of Exploration and Discovery in Tanzania with Paula from Talk S*** with P   Ever dreamed of exploring Tanzania? What if we told you that our special guest, Paula Mulamula, an inspiring mental health advocate and podcast host, will give you the ability to vicariously travel and soak up her lived experiences, from the skyscrapers of Dubai to the traditional tribes of Tanzania? You're not just going to vicariously travel with Paula; you're going to soak up her lived experiences, from the skyscrapers of Dubai to...

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Travel Gluten Free Podcast

Season 09 Episode 09

What Does it Mean to Be Gluten Free?

 

What does it mean to eat gluten-free? Find out when my friend Marvin from the Live Healthy Podcast interviews me on his show! On this episode of Travel Gluten-free Podcast, you’ll find out about me, how I came up with my name Elikqitie, along with questions and answers which my friend Marvin asked me about how to be gluten free.

 

What Does it Mean to Be Gluten Free?

 

Being gluten free means that you aren’t eating any foods that contain gluten. So what’s gluten? Gluten is the protein found in several grains including wheat, barley, triticale, and other grains. When you don’t eat gluten, you are eliminating any grain that contains gluten along with any processed foods that contain gluten including those with ingredients such as: modified food starch, hydrolyzed protein, and natural flavors or spices as these ingredients all have the possibility to contain gluten. 

 

Eating Gluten Free as a Preference

 

If you’ve eaten out or you’ve talked to anyone breathing on the face of our planet, you know that some people eat gluten-free to try it out or as a preference. While that is fine, there is a significant distinction between eating gluten free as a preference and avoiding gluten because of medical reasons such as Celiac disease or a food allergy.

 

Adjusting to Gluten Free Eating and the Gluten Free Lifestyle

 

While some people find out about Celiac disease as a child and grow up eating gluten free, I didn't find out until the age of 42. Being of French and Italian descent, I believed that my gastronomic enjoyment was over because I didn’t think I would ever be able to eat bread or pasta again. However, there are some amazing food brands out there and I can enjoy almost any food that I want in its gluten-free form. Learning how to make food again was challenging, but the real challenge was knowing how to eat when I’m not in the city that I live - the big challenge is learning how to travel gluten free!

 

Best Places to Travel When You’re Gluten Free

 

Marvin turns the table on me when he asks me the best places to eat for gluten free travelers, where I’m going on my next trip, and what I miss the most. (Note: since we recorded this show I have gotten my fix of buttery croissants and I would love to go back to the European bakery and get more!).

 

Podcast Resources

 

Journey safely with The Guide to Traveling Gluten Free which walks you through planning your next gluten-free travel adventure!

Get the best tool for traveling gluten free with Equal Eats Cards

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