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Gluten Free Engineer - Making Gluten Free Easy
Hosted by Carrie Saunders · ENGLISH
Feeling lost, overwhelmed, or frustrated on your gluten-free journey? I felt that way and you’ve come to the right place to feel supported, understood and to find gluten free to be easier.
Hi, I’m Carrie Saunders, host of The Gluten Free Engineer. As someone with celiac disease (or coeliac, depending on where you’re from!), I understand the confusion and overwhelm that come with it. With a husband and three kids also navigating this lifestyle, I’ve learned the hard way how to make gluten-free living easier, safer, and more enjoyable.
Whether you’re new to gluten-free living or a seasoned foodie looking for fresh ideas, this podcast is for you. Each week, we’ll dive into topics like:
- Avoiding cross-contamination and staying safe
- Mouthwatering recipes and recipe conversion tips
- Honest gluten-free product reviews
- Travel hacks and dining-out strategies
- Insights from expert guest speakers
Join me every week as we tackle the challenges of celiac disease, gluten intolerance, and gluten-free living head-on—making it simpler, more delicious, and even fun! Don’t miss an episode—subscribe now and start thriving on your gluten-free journey.
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Gluten-Free at Amusement Parks: How We Actually Make It Work
Jun 400:13:55Tap to summarizeText Carrie!Amusement parks are supposed to be fun… but if you’re gluten-free? They can feel stressful fast. Suddenly you’re wondering: Is there anything safe to eat here? Do they understand cross contamination? What if my kid gets hungry halfway through the day? What if the food allergy options are terrible? Or worse… what if there aren’t any? Our family has done gluten-free amusement parks for years—from Disney to Universal to Kings Island—and honestly? A little planning makes ALL the difference. In this episode, I’m walking you through exactly how we handle gluten-free amusement parks without the stress… including our cooler strategy, snacks, lockers, safe meals, and what to do when the park food options are less than impressive. Because by the end of this episode, you’ll have a real game plan. Save money, and no more guessing for dinner! Use code GFE to get 20% off annual membership at thedinnerdaily.com. Plan meals for less than $4/month and save money at the grocery store!Support the show
Transcribe →Gluten-Free Road Trips Without the Stress: My Real-Life Survival System
May 2800:17:58Tap to summarizeText Carrie!Road trips are supposed to feel fun and freeing, but when you’re gluten-free, they can quickly become overwhelming. Questions start piling up fast:Where are we going to eat?Is there anything safe at this exit?Can this restaurant actually handle gluten-free food safely?What happens if we’re starving and there are no good options?After recently taking a long road trip from Ohio to Texas and back again, we realized just how much planning ahead changes the entire experience. Having a system in place made traveling feel dramatically less stressful and helped us avoid a lot of the panic that can come with gluten-free travel.In this episode, we’re sharing exactly how we approach gluten-free road trips, including:What we pack for the driveHow we research safe restaurants and stopsThe strategies that worked really wellAnd one restaurant experience that went very, very wrongBy the end of the episode, you’ll have a practical gluten-free road trip system you can use on your own travels instead of simply hoping for the best.Save money, and no more guessing for dinner! Use code GFE to get 20% off annual membership at thedinnerdaily.com. Plan meals for less than $4/month and save money at the grocery store!Support the show
Transcribe →Could Gluten Be In Your Toothpaste, Medication, Lip Balm, or Play-Doh?
May 2100:10:39Tap to summarizeText Carrie!You’ve cleaned up your diet. You’re reading labels. You’re avoiding cross contamination. And yet… you still don’t feel quite right. So now you’re wondering… Could it be something that’s not even food? Your toothpaste? Lip balm? A medication? Your child’s Play-Doh? It sounds a little dramatic at first… but some of these are absolutely worth thinking about. So today we’re breaking down the hidden non-food sources of gluten that can trip people up… what actually matters… and what probably doesn’t. Because I do not want this episode to make you afraid of everything… I want it to make you smarter. Save money, and no more guessing for dinner! Use code GFE to get 20% off annual membership at thedinnerdaily.com. Plan meals for less than $4/month and save money at the grocery store!Support the show
Transcribe →Can You Get Glutened by Kissing Someone?
May 1400:09:25Tap to summarizeText Carrie!This might sound like a strange question… But it’s one I get asked more often than you’d think. Can you actually get glutened… from kissing someone? Maybe your partner just ate something with gluten… maybe you’re out on a date… or maybe you’ve never even thought about this before… But now you’re wondering…is this something I need to worry about? In this episode, we’re going to break this down in a really clear, practical way what the actual risk is, when it matters, and what you can do about it without making things awkward. And by the end, you’ll know exactly how to handle this in real life… without overthinking it. Save money, and no more guessing for dinner! Use code GFE to get 20% off annual membership at thedinnerdaily.com. Plan meals for less than $4/month and save money at the grocery store!Support the show
Transcribe →What is Silent Celiac and what you need to know
May 700:10:31Tap to summarizeText Carrie!If you don’t get symptoms, it’s easy to think: 👉 “Maybe I don’t need to be that strict…” 👉 “A little bit probably won’t hurt…” But here’s the problem… With celiac disease, feeling fine doesn’t mean you’re safe. Today you’ll learn: What “silent celiac” actually is Whether strict gluten-free really matters if you don’t feel symptoms How to decide your own level of strictness (with confidence, not fear) And stick around, because I’m going to share one mindset shift that completely changes how you think about “cheating” gluten-free. Save money, and no more guessing for dinner! Use code GFE to get 20% off annual membership at thedinnerdaily.com. Plan meals for less than $4/month and save money at the grocery store!Support the show
Transcribe →Things Doctors Don’t Explain After a Celiac Diagnosis
Apr 3000:14:42Tap to summarizeText Carrie!You finally get diagnosed with celiac disease. And in some ways… it’s a relief. You have answers. You know what’s been causing your symptoms. But then… you leave the appointment. And suddenly you’re thinking: Wait… what do I actually do now? What can I eat? How careful do I need to be? Why do I still feel off? And no one really walked you through it. In this episode, I’m going to share the things doctors often don’t explain after a celiac diagnosis— not because they don’t care, but because there’s just so much that doesn’t get covered. And by the end, you’ll feel more prepared, more confident, and a lot less alone in this. Save money, and no more guessing for dinner! Use code GFE to get 20% off annual membership at thedinnerdaily.com. Plan meals for less than $4/month and save money at the grocery store!Support the show
Transcribe →Are “Certified Gluten-Free” Foods Actually Safer?
Apr 2300:09:28Tap to summarizeText Carrie!You’re standing in the grocery store… looking at two products. One says “gluten-free.” The other says “certified gluten-free.” And now you’re wondering… is there actually a difference? Is one safer than the other? Or is it just marketing? Because when you’re gluten-free… especially with celiac… this isn’t just a label. It’s a decision. So in this episode, we’re going to break this down in a really clear, practical way. What “certified gluten-free” actually means… how it compares to regular gluten-free labeling… and how I personally think about it when I’m deciding what to buy. And by the end, you’ll have a much clearer sense of when it matters… and when it might not. Save money, and no more guessing for dinner! Use code GFE to get 20% off annual membership at thedinnerdaily.com. Plan meals for less than $4/month and save money at the grocery store!Support the show
Transcribe →Can Cross Contamination Really Make You Sick?
Apr 1600:15:25Tap to summarizeText Carrie!You order something gluten-free. Or someone tells you, “Don’t worry, it’s safe.” But something feels… off. And later, you don’t feel great. And now you’re wondering… was that actually cross contamination? Or am I overthinking this? This is one of the most confusing parts of living gluten-free. Because the food looks safe… the ingredients seem safe… but something still goes wrong. So today we’re answering a really important question: 👉 Can cross contamination actually make you sick? And by the end of this episode, you’ll understand what’s really happening, what to watch for, and how to think about it without spiraling into fear. Save money, and no more guessing for dinner! Use code GFE to get 20% off annual membership at thedinnerdaily.com. Plan meals for less than $4/month and save money at the grocery store!Support the show
Transcribe →Should I Eat This? A Gluten-Free Decision Framework
Apr 900:11:44Tap to summarizeText Carrie!You’re staring at a plate of food… Or maybe a label… Or someone just told you, “Yeah, it should be fine.” And you pause. Because you don’t really know if it’s safe. And now you’re stuck in that moment of… “Do I eat this… or not?” You don’t want to be rude. You don’t want to overthink it. But you also don’t want to get sick. So how do you actually decide? In this episode, I’m going to walk you through a simple gluten-free decision framework you can use in real time— so you don’t feel stuck, second-guessing, or pressured in those moments. Save money, and no more guessing for dinner! Use code GFE to get 20% off annual membership at thedinnerdaily.com. Plan meals for less than $4/month and save money at the grocery store!Support the show
Transcribe →What to Say When Someone Doesn’t Take Gluten Seriously
Apr 200:11:45Tap to summarizeText Carrie!Have you ever had someone say something like ‘a little bit won’t hurt you’ or ‘just take the bun off’… and you didn’t know what to say in the moment? You’re not alone. These situations can feel awkward, frustrating, and sometimes even a little isolating. Today I’m going to walk through what to say when someone doesn’t take gluten seriously, how to handle those conversations without being confrontational, and how to set clear boundaries while still maintaining relationships.Save money, and no more guessing for dinner! Use code GFE to get 20% off annual membership at thedinnerdaily.com. Plan meals for less than $4/month and save money at the grocery store!Support the show
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