Saying Goodbye to Gluten / Gluten-Free Living, Celiac Disease, Gluten-Free Support

Can you eat French fries cooked in a shared fryer if you have Celiac disease or gluten intolerance? 

 

A new study sure has people talking!

 

Living gluten-free, you probably know one of the golden rules of eating out: Always ask if the restaurant has a dedicated gluten-free fryer.

 

A recently published study in Nutrients, shared by the Celiac Disease Foundation, looked at gluten cross-contact in shared restaurant fryers, and the findings are interesting.

 

Does this mean shared fryers are now safe? 

 

Not so fast!

 

In this episode, we're breaking down what researchers actually found, what the results mean, and why this study doesn't necessarily change our approach to eating out safely.

 

In this episode, you'll learn:

What the new shared fryer study investigated

What researchers discovered when testing samples of gluten-free foods prepared in shared fryers.

Why some foods tested differently when it came to gluten cross-contact.

What fryer oil replacement practices revealed and why those findings matter.

What questions you should continue asking restaurants to protect your gluten-free health.

The true outcome of this study and what it means for YOUR gluten-free lifestyle

 

Here's the bottom line: While some samples tested below the FDA's 20 parts per million threshold, this doesn't mean every shared fryer is safe. The risk varies, and we still need to be proactive about asking questions and protecting ourselves.

 

Living gluten-free isn't about being afraid of food when you’re out. It's about knowing what to look for, asking the right questions, and creating a lifestyle where you can enjoy eating out with confidence.

 

My recommendation? 

Keep asking about a dedicated gluten-free fryer.  Your health and peace of mind are worth those extra questions.

 

Have you heard about this study? 

COULD you, SHOULD you, or WOULD you eat French fries from a shared fryer? I'd love to hear your thoughts!

Send me a message on Instagram or Facebook, and let's talk about it.

 

Also shared in this episode:

Episode 68: Overcoming the Fear of Eating Out   

 

Studies Shared:

Study: Shared Fryers May Not Always Be as Risky for Gluten Cross-Contact and Celiac Disease as Dietary Guidance Suggests — published in Nutrients.

Celiac Disease Foundation: Study information.

 

Remember to stay informed, ask questions, and keep yourself gluten-free safe!

 

Continue to grow your gluten-free lifestyle:

**Download our Hidden Gluten Guide to stop getting sick when you least expect it. This much-needed Guide will help you find gluten before it finds you, keeping your health and energy on track: https://bit.ly/HidGluten

**Grab the GF Holiday Recipe Guide for the fabulously delicious, safe GF/DF recipes we serve our family and friends every holiday season. Fill your Thanksgiving / Christmas Table with all of your favorites. No more deprivation or missing out for you! Grab the recipes here:  https://bit.ly/PodHolidayRecipes

 

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Are you worried that being gluten-free will make the holidays stressful, overwhelming, or you’ll miss out on the foods and traditions you love?

 

Yes! The holiday season is here!

 

You’re probably wondering what you can eat, where you can celebrate, and whether it's better to stay home so you don’t get glutened.

 

You don't want to spend the holidays feeling deprived or spending all your time worrying about what you can safely eat.

 

The holidays should center around connection, celebration, delicious food, and making memories.

 

As a gluten-free coach and mom, I've learned that you don't have to give up the holidays you love. With a little planning, preparation, and the right strategies, you can enjoy the season while taking care of your health.

 

In this episode of Saying Goodbye to Gluten, I'm sharing practical gluten-free holiday tips and personal stories to help you feel more prepared, confident, and ready to participate in the celebrations ahead.

 

In this episode, you'll discover:

How to shift away from a deprivation mindset and stop assuming that being gluten-free means missing out.

Why planning can help you feel more confident at holiday events and celebrations.

How hosting your own holiday meal can give you more control over ingredients and food preparation.

Ways to enjoy a holiday meal at someone else's home without feeling left out.

Why you don't have to say goodbye to your favorite holiday foods and family traditions.

How making recipes ahead of time can reduce holiday stress and give you more time with the people you love.

I'll also share how our family has recreated beloved holiday recipes, including my dad's stuffing, so we can continue enjoying the foods and traditions that mean so much to us.

 

Listen in to see how your gluten-free holiday season can still be amazing, filled with delicious, safe food, connections, and lots of joy.

Also mentioned in this episode:
Go back and listen to Episodes 5, 7, 8, and 9 for more gluten-free holiday tips and strategies.

 

Your holiday reminder: 

Plan ahead, prepare for success, say yes to the invitations you want to accept, and give yourself permission to enjoy the season.

 

You deserve to be part of the celebrations!

 

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Now go out, enjoy, and have your best gluten-free holiday season yet!

 

Continue to grow your gluten-free lifestyle:

**Grab the GF Starter Guide to discover the 5 simple steps you can take now to start building your gluten-free life with more confidence and less overwhelm.  https://bit.ly/podGFGuide

**Grab the GF Holiday Recipe Guide for the fabulously delicious, safe GF/DF recipes we serve our family and friends every holiday season. Fill your Thanksgiving / Christmas Table with all of your favorites. No more deprivation or missing out for you! Grab the recipes here:  https://bit.ly/PodHolidayRecipes

Check out our website for more inspiration, resources, and amazing recipes: https://glutenfreemarcksthespot.com/

 

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Are you stressed about giving up all of your favorite foods to be gluten-free?

 

When I was told I had to be gluten-free, I immediately spiralled out, thinking about chocolate and never eating it again. WHAT?

 

Maybe you miss your favorite pizza, your mom's cookies, or your grandmother's recipe.

 

And maybe you've tried gluten-free substitutions, only to think, “This isn't the same.”

 

So you start wondering:

Will I ever enjoy food the way I used to?

 

Will I be deprived for the rest of my life?
If you've ever felt this way, you're not being dramatic! I sure felt this at the beginning of my GF journey. And just about everyone I’ve talked to about going gluten-free has shared the same feelings.

 

So you are in the right place!

 

In this episode, we're talking about the hidden grief that comes with losing your favorite foods and why this part of going gluten-free can feel so much heavier than simply changing the ingredients on your plate.

 

I'll share some of the foods I thought I'd never enjoy again, the mindset of deprivation that kept me stuck, and what changed when I stopped looking at gluten-free living as a life of loss.

 

Favorite foods can hold so much more than flavor
 

Our favorites can hold memories, comfort, celebrations, and even a feeling of home.

 

The good news? You can begin creating a gluten-free life where you don't have to miss out on all of that.

 

Listen in to learn how!

 

And know that this is exactly what I help you do when we work together!

 

If you've been gluten-free for months or even years and you're still grieving the foods you used to love, I especially want you to listen to this episode.

 

And if you've been following this Gluten-Free Grief series, thank you for being here.

 

We've talked about the loss of travel freedom, convenience, family traditions, and now favorite foods.

 

Just remember:

Going gluten-free isn't just about replacing ingredients. It's about learning how to create a life where you can still participate, celebrate, enjoy, connect, and feel like yourself.

 

You don't have to stay stuck in the grief. You can move forward.

 

Continue to grow your gluten-free lifestyle:

***Join the Gluten-Free Secrets Challenge to discover the 4 MUST-KNOW Secrets about living gluten-free that may be holding you back and the steps to take now to regain your energy, stamina, and health. Start the Challenge right here:https://bit.ly/GFSecrets

**Grab the GF Starter Guide to discover the 5 simple steps you can take now to start building your gluten-free life with more confidence and less overwhelm.  https://bit.ly/podGFGuide

**Grab the GF Holiday Recipe Guide for the fabulously delicious, safe GF recipes we serve our family and friends every holiday season. Fill your Thanksgiving / Christmas Table with all of your favorites! No more deprivation or missing out for you! Grab the recipes here:  https://bit.ly/PodHolidayRecipes

Check out our website for more inspiration, resources, and amazing recipes: https://glutenfreemarcksthespot.com/

 

Connect with Jennifer: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, or at jennifer@glutenfreemarcksthespot.com

Now that you're gluten-free, do you feel that you have to say goodbye to your family traditions?

 

There are traditions you've repeated year after year without ever having to think twice about them.

 

And now you're wondering…

“How am I supposed to do this?”

 

In this episode of Saying Goodbye to Gluten, we're talking about the often-overlooked emotional side of living gluten-free: the loss of family traditions.

 

Family traditions aren't just about food.

 

They're connected to memories, family history, connection, identity, and belonging.

 

So when you go gluten-free, you may find yourself grieving more than a favorite recipe. You may be grieving the way your family has always gathered.

 

You may worry about:

Not being able to participate without constantly thinking about food

Sitting at the holiday table while everyone else eats foods you can't have

Having to change traditions that have existed for generations

Disappointing your family

Feeling guilty about needing a safe environment

Wondering if celebrations will ever feel “normal” again

 

I know that feeling because I experienced it myself.

 

Sitting at my first gluten-free holiday meal, glancing around the table, I realized I couldn't eat most of the dishes that had always been part of one of my favorite meals of the year.

 

That feeling of deprivation was real.

 

But here's what I learned about my gluten-free life . . .

Adjusting the tradition doesn't mean losing the tradition.

 

You Can Rebuild the Traditions You Love without being left out
 

Ask yourself:

What traditions could you adapt?

What traditions could you recreate?

And what new traditions could you begin?

 

The recipe might change, or the way you celebrate might change, but the love, connection, memories, and people can still be there.

 

And that's what matters.

 

You can even grab my GF Holiday Recipe Book so that you don't miss out on family recipes on your holiday table. Sit, relax, and enjoy all the food, along with everyone else this holiday season. Grab your copy right here.

 

If you missed any of the Hidden Grief of Living Gluten-Free Series, go back and check out episodes #122 and #123.

 

**Hit that follow button on the podcast so that you don't miss next week's episode as we wrap up this series on the hidden grief of living gluten-free.

 

Continue to grow your gluten-free lifestyle:

***Join the Gluten-Free Secrets Challenge to discover the 4 MUST-KNOW Secrets about living gluten-free that may be holding you back and the steps to take now to regain your energy, stamina, and health. Start the Challenge right here:https://bit.ly/GFSecrets

**Grab the GF Starter Guide to discover the 5 simple steps you can take now to start building your gluten-free life with more confidence and less overwhelm.  https://bit.ly/podGFGuide

**Grab the GF Holiday Recipe Guide for the fabulously delicious, safe GF recipes we serve our family and friends every holiday season. Fill your Thanksgiving / Christmas Table with all of your favorites! No more deprivation or missing out for you! Grab the recipes here:  https://bit.ly/PodHolidayRecipes

Check out our website for more inspiration, resources, and amazing recipes: https://glutenfreemarcksthespot.com/

 

Connect with Jennifer: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, or at jennifer@glutenfreemarcksthespot.com

Do you wonder why everything feels harder now that you’re gluten-free?

 

It takes more energy to grab food wherever you are, go grocery shopping, and even make a quick family dinner, especially if you just went gluten-free.

 

Yet, sometimes that feeling of grief or loss isn't the food itself.

 

You're grieving how easy life used to feel.

 

In this episode of Saying Goodbye to Gluten, we're continuing our series on the hidden grief of living gluten-free by talking about the loss of convenience.

 

Are you grieving the convenience of your old life?
 

Maybe you can relate to…

Not being able to grab food when running errands easily 

Feeling like every meal requires planning

Spending forever reading ingredient labels at the grocery store

Not knowing which restaurants or stores are safe

Feeling overwhelmed by the mental energy required to stay gluten-free

Feeling like you're a short-order cook because your family needs different meals

Wondering how you're ever going to make family meals easy again

Getting an invitation and immediately thinking about what you'll need to bring or prepare

Staying home because figuring out the food feels like too much work

 

I know this feeling because I've lived it too.

 

Early in my gluten-free journey, I remember running errands and getting incredibly hungry, then realizing I didn't know where I could safely eat. I ended up stopping my errands to hunt for food. Finally, I ate potato chips because that was the only safe option I could identify at the time.

 

That was a very real loss of convenience.

 

But what I want you to know is that . . .

You don't have to stay stuck forever.
 

Your gluten-free life may require more thought at first, but that doesn't mean it will always feel this hard.

 

Once you understand gluten and build systems and habits, your gluten-free life becomes easier.

 

Eventually, what once felt overwhelming can become routine.

 

That's exactly what happened in my family, and what I share in today’s episode.

 

You don't need to spend the rest of your life grieving the convenience you lost.

 

You can create a gluten-free life that feels manageable, predictable, delicious, and eventually… second nature.

 

If you missed the previous episode exploring gluten-free grief, go back to episode #122. And don't forget to come back for the next episode as we continue exploring the hidden grief that can come with living gluten-free, and how we can keep moving forward.

 

Continue to grow your gluten-free lifestyle:

***Join the Gluten-Free Secrets Challenge to discover the 4 MUST-KNOW Secrets about living gluten-free that may be holding you back and the steps to take now to regain your energy, stamina, and health. Start the Challenge right here:https://bit.ly/GFSecrets

**Grab the GF Starter Guide to discover the 5 simple steps you can take now to start building your gluten-free life with more confidence and less overwhelm.  https://bit.ly/podGFGuide

**Grab the GF Holiday Recipe Guide for the fabulously delicious, safe GF recipes we serve our family and friends every holiday season. Fill your Thanksgiving / Christmas Table with all of your favorites! No more deprivation or missing out for you! Grab the recipes here:  https://bit.ly/PodHolidayRecipes

 

Check out our website for more inspiration, resources, and amazing recipes: https://glutenfreemarcksthespot.com/

 

Connect with Jennifer: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, or at jennifer@glutenfreemarcksthespot.com