Travel Gluten Free

Travel Gluten Free Podcast Season 09 Episode 07 What to Pack and How to Pack When Traveling Gluten Free Do you know what to pack when you’re flying gluten free traveler? Do you know how to pack your travel items for your next gluten free vacation? If not, then listen in to today’s Travel Gluten-free Podcast, where I give you the how-to, 411 on the what, where, and how to pack when you’re flying gluten free.  The Magic of Your Medicine Bag When flying gluten-free, you want to know about this not-well-known piece of information. If you have a disability, and any auto-immune disease is considered a disability, you have the right to carry one extra bag for medical supplies. In addition to the two bags you can carry on, you get one extra. Here’s the link to the TSA article, which explains in detail what you can bring and what they allow on the airplane when you travel with a medical bag.  Don’t have a medical bag? Get the PracMedic Travel Medicine Bag. I just picked one up from Amazon, and I’m very excited to

Travel Gluten Free Podcast Season 09 Episode 06 Traveling and Eating Gluten Free with Kyle from Equal Eats Cards In today’s  Travel Gluten-free Podcast, we are joined by Kyle Dine, the founder, and creator of Equal Eats Cards. Kyle has created one of the most important tools for the gluten free traveler or anyone with food allergies who eat out, especially when you’re traveling to another country. Growing Up with Multiple Food Allergies Kyle grew up with multiple food allergies since he was a baby. His allergies include peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, and shellfish. In addition, his wife has Celiac disease, so their kitchen is color coded, and they each have their own appliances to prepare food at home.  Creating Equal Eats Cards Seeing a need for a professionally translated allergen card that would be taken seriously by wait for staff and others in the food industry, Kyle went on to survey over 2000 people with food allergies along with 60 professionals in the healthcare industry to find out what they were lo

Travel Gluten Free Podcast Season 09 Episode 05 Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip In today’s  Travel Gluten-free Podcast, we are joined by Paige Olsen as we talk about her experience of the pacific coast highway road trip. Paige is a beach lover living her lifelong dream of living by the beach. Paige and her husband host The Beach Speaks podcast for beach lovers. Paige is a competitive swimmer, pilot, yoga instructor, and vegan. Love for the Beach and Meeting Soulmate Paige was born and lived outside New York City as a child, and they would frequent a particular beach club leading to her love for the beach. Paige shares her experience of the different kinds of beaches in Florida and their unique features. Having worked in the aviation industry for quite some time and always harboring the desire to live by the beach, Paige woke up one morning and decided to actualize her dream by quitting her 9 to 5 job. After that, Paige met her husband when she signed up on a dating website. Paige talks about the circumstan

Travel Gluten Free Podcast Season 09 Episode 04 Celiac Disease Awareness Month May is Celiac disease awareness month, a special time to create public awareness about the disease, which can have devastating effects if not diagnosed early and managed since it has no known cure. Join us for today’s  Travel Gluten-free Podcast to learn about the history of Celiac disease and the importance of educating the public and restaurant staff about Celiac disease. Thank you to Beyond Celiac for their fantastic Celiac history timeline. History of Celiac Disease Celiac disease has been in the human gene pool for a long time. The earliest archeological finding that shows evidence of Celiac disease dates back to the first century. For example, the archeological dig in Corsa, Italy, in 2008 revealed a first-century woman whose skeleton had the Celiac gene. One notable public figure whose records show had Celiac disease was Blaise Pascal in the 1600s. Other mentions of Celiac disease in the past were by physicians Matthew Ba

Travel Gluten Free Podcast Season 09 Episode 03 Gluten Free Pasta and Pretzel Product Reviews Did you know that if you're Celiac, you can still choose from several different brands and flavors of gluten-free pretzels and pasta? You don't need to eliminate pasta or pretzels from your diet! There is an abundance of gluten-free pasta and pretzels on the market. Join us for today's Travel Gluten-free Podcast as we review the best gluten-free pasta and pretzels. Gluten free Pasta Barilla gluten free pasta comes in all shapes and sizes. One thing that sets Barilla pasta apart is its fabulous gluten-free lasagna sheets. Banza is another excellent pasta brand made from chickpeas, giving it a good texture. Jovial gluten-free pasta, which is made from rice. Jovial pasta stands out because of the gluten-free egg noodles, a unique product in the market. Lotus Foods makes several different flavors of gluten free ramen noodles. Annie's is another gluten-free pasta that is rice based and is especially loved for its mac

Travel Gluten Free Podcast Season 09 Episode 02 Best Gluten Free Desserts to Make at Home Are you a Celiac with a sweet tooth and loves eating gluten free dessert? Living a gluten-free lifestyle doesn't mean you can't enjoy dessert. Join us for today's Travel Gluten-free Podcast as we share delicious gluten-free desserts you can make at home. Best Gluten Free Desserts to Make at Home First on our list of the best Gluten-free desserts is Gluten-free Lemon Bars. Lemon bars are a favorite for many people during the summer and are simple to make. Are you a white chocolate chip fan? If you answer yes, you will love our next gluten-free dessert, blondies. Gluten-free blondies are made using white chocolate. Apple pies make a fantastic dessert, especially during the summer and for barbeques. We recommend using Wholly Gluten-free pie shells because they are free of other allergens besides gluten. If you can't find Wholly Gluten Free Pie Shells, grab a box of King Arthur gluten free pie crust mix.  Gluten-free

Travel Gluten Free Podcast Season 09 Episode 01 Travel Gluten Free on International Flights We kick off Season 09 of the Travel Gluten-free Podcast with an informational episode giving the gluten free traveler advice on how to navigate international air travel. While domestic air travel can be challenging, adding more hours and a foreign language or two gives us more hurdles to overcome when we are on our vacation. However, we can still navigate the international travel scene without getting sick when you know what to do and how to prepare for travel to Europe, Asia, Africa, Iceland, or South America. Finding Gluten Free Eats at Airports While some airports, such as Atlanta International have food guides to show you which restaurants could possibly accommodate a gluten-free eater, they may not be safe for someone who is Celiac because preparation of the food is essential for safe eating! However, you can use the Find Me Gluten Free app - even inside airports - to find safe food to eat. If you’re flying thr

Travel Gluten-Free Podcast Season 08 Episode 28 Gluten Free European Bakeries with Matt from Gluten Free Street Gang   Join us in today’s Travel Gluten-free Podcast as Matt from the Gluten Free Street Gang and I chat about the favorite bakeries he’s visited throughout Europe! We talk about where you can find the best gluten free croissants, gluten free cake, and gluten free pastries around the world.   The Popularity of Gluten Free Bakeries There are many gluten-free bakeries in European countries that offer a variety of gluten-free baked goods such as bread, pastries, and desserts. Some of these bakeries may be dedicated exclusively to gluten-free products, while others may offer both gluten-free and gluten-containing options. It is worth noting that the availability and popularity of gluten-free products has increased significantly in recent years, so it is likely that there are many options for those following a gluten-free diet in these countries.  About Matt Bzedl   Matt grew up outside the US with expat

Travel Gluten-Free Podcast Season 08 Episode 27 What is in Gluten-free Bread?   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 Travel Gluten-free Podcast 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, so you want to be keen on any product labeled as gluten-free because it might have been processed in a facility that handles wheat. Find out why as a Celiac, you should always go for certified gluten-free products. I will also share the certifications that come with certified gluten-free foods.   Gluten-free Bread Ingredients   Listen in as I share the different non-grain gluten-free flour, usually made from root vegetables or

Travel Gluten-Free Podcast Season 08 Episode 26 How to Find Gluten Free Restaurants with Ellen from the Celiac Scene   Travel Gluten-free Podcast has a repeat guest today! We bring you this episode from the Canadian Brewhouse in Victoria, Canada. Ellen from The Celiac Scene joins us to discuss why Victoria, Canada, is a great gluten-free destination. Ellen founded The Celiac Scene, a website that is your premier resource for fabulous gluten-free living in Victoria, Vancouver Island & the Gulf Islands.   Ellen’s Gluten-free Journey and the Founding of The Celiac Scene    Ellen shares how she discovered she was a Celiac in 2003 and later founded The Celiac Scene in 2008 after attending the Canadian Celiac Association conference. Ellen talks about growing The Celiac Scene, starting with covering gluten-free restaurants in Victoria, Canada, to the rest of the country.   No certification ensures a restaurant is Celiac-safe all the time. Ellen talks about how Celiacs can collaborate with restaurants to ensure t

Travel Gluten-Free Podcast Season 08 Episode 25 How to be a Gluten Free Nomad   Today’s topic of discussion in the  Travel Gluten-free Podcast is how to be a gluten-free nomad. Leigh Holson, a gluten-free digital nomad, joins us for this discussion. Leigh hosts two podcasts; The Heritage Cookbook Project and As We Eat.   Becoming a Gluten Free Nomad    After years of having gut issues and experiencing severe weight loss, Leigh discovered she was gluten intolerant. Listen in as Leigh talks about her journey of going gluten-free. During the pandemic, Leigh and her husband adopted the nomad lifestyle. Leigh talks about what motivated them to be nomads and the steps they took to actualize their goals.    Leigh has been a nomad for one and half years, and she shares with us why it’s essential to research and plan ahead. Albeit having a few challenges adjusting to the nomad lifestyle, Leigh talks about some setbacks they have experienced and how they went around them. Leigh discusses the apps they use to find place

Travel Gluten-Free Podcast Season 08 Episode 24 Navigating the Gluten-Free Lifestyle   Today’s Travel Gluten-free Podcast is joined by Professional Tap Dancers Antony and Staci Lo Cascio, formerly of Tap Dogs and Sesame street, respectively, as we talk about navigating the gluten-free lifestyle. Antony and Staci Co-authored the international best seller handbook “Food as a Prescription” after experiencing severe health changes.   Transitioning to the Gluten-free Lifestyle   Find out why Antony and Staci consider themselves gluten-free plus. Antony and Staci share the life-changing events that led them to adopt the gluten-free lifestyle. Antony and Staci demystify diet and why it’s not just a one-off thing you do to lose weight but should be a lifestyle to help you sustain a healthy life. Diet is the foundation of a healthy life. We also share why you can never replace a healthy diet with exercise or supplements, as some believe.   Antony and Staci are frequent travelers. They share with us how they were surpr

Travel Gluten-Free Podcast Season 08 Episode 23 Top American Cities for Gluten Free Travel   Which Cities are your favorite travel destinations? Listen in as we share the top American cities for gluten-free travelers in today’s Travel Gluten-free Podcast.   The Top Six American Cities for Gluten-free Travel   Renowned for having the most dedicated gluten-free bakeries worldwide, New York City is first on our list. I will take you through some of the outstanding bakeries and restaurants in New York City. Philadelphia is second on our list. Discover why Fox and Sons are my favorite gluten-free restaurant in Philadelphia as I share with you other dedicated gluten-free places in the city. With 15 dedicated gluten-free restaurants, Portland is third on our list. I share the top gluten-free restaurants in Portland that I have been to and the unique foods on their menu.   The best Indian food I have ever taken was in Austin, Texas, our fourth city for gluten-free travelers. Besides the great music, Austin has some g

Travel Gluten-Free Podcast Season 08 Episode 22 What to Carry in Your Gluten Free Carry On Bag   Join me in today's Travel Gluten-free Podcast as we talk about what to carry in your gluten-free carry-on bag during your travels such as food, medicine, and other great gluten-free travel tips!   Gluten-free Medicine   Some medications have gluten, and it's not indicated on the package. Besides, you may not find all the medications you need at the airport, so pack your gluten-free medication when traveling. I talk about why medicine is essential in your gluten-free carry-on bag. Also, I give you tips on how to package your medicine using zip lock bags and vitamin bags. I also touch on the need to take advantage of your special privilege under the American disability act, which allows Celiacs to carry an extra bag that contains medical supplies.    Single Serving Gluten Free Snacks   The post-Covid era has brought some uncertainty to the supply chain, and airlines keep changing the snacks they offer. It is, theref

Travel Gluten-Free Podcast Season 08 Episode 21 The Ten Places Gluten Hides   Upon learning that she had Celiac disease, Miri Pizan  was dismayed to discover how little the general public knew about food allergies and set about educating everyone on how to accommodate those with medical food restrictions, to build stronger community bonds. In today’s Travel Gluten-free Podcast, Miri Pizann from the Safely Sated Gluten Free Consulting, joins us as we talk about the ten places gluten hides.   Miri’s Gluten-free Journey   Acid reflux issues and some discomforts here and there was Miri's starting point in discovering she was gluten intolerant. Miri shares with us the challenges she faced while figuring out what was safe to eat after being diagnosed with Celiac and how she came to learn of so many alternative foods that are gluten-free and tasty. In her journey, Gluten-free cookbooks were a major resource that Miri relied on to identify recipes. Listen in as Miri shares with us some of her favorite gluten-free coo

Travel Gluten-Free Podcast Season 08 Episode 20   In today's Travel Gluten-free Podcast, we continue with our Portland Gluten-free series, where we shall be sampling the dishes at Tiny Moreso Cafe together with Heather Zeitzwolfe from Get the Balance Right podcast. The Variety of Foods at Tiny Moreso Cafe in Portland   Tiny Moreso is a unique cafe with a casual vibe and a food menu that is more on the healthier side. From its sustainability theme to the unique color combinations and the bathroom with words spelled backward, join us as we talk more about what sets this cafe apart.   All the foods at TinyMoreso are vegan and 100 percent gluten-free, so you don't have to worry about cross-contamination. The food menu at Tiny Moreso has a great variety; you have smoothies, juices, bowls, and pastries. We also come across this excellent drink which is ideal for Celiacs because it has ginger, turmeric, and other ingredients.    Listen in as we try out the sweet and healthy foods at Tiny Moreso. Also, find out why w

Travel Gluten-Free Podcast Season 08 Episode 18   In today's Travel Gluten-free Podcast, Heather Zeitzwolfe from Get the Balance Right podcast joins us as we sample the dishes at Groundbreaker Brewery as part of our Portland Gluten-free series. Groundbreaker is the first dedicated gluten-free brewery in Portland, Oregon and we were happy with the choices of food and beverages.   What's Different at Groundbreaker Brewery?   The Groundbreaker brewery is in a nice sunny spot with indoor and outside seating, making it a great restaurant to eat at during the summertime. We talk more about the unique features at Groundbreaker brewery that sets it apart from others.   The Groundbreaker brewery offers nine varieties of gluten-free beer; all their food is vegan and gluten-free. The beers have labels indicating all their ingredients. Join us as we sample the baked mac, cheese, and fish sandwiches. We will also walk you through the mouth-watering food dishes at Groundbreaker brewery.   We conclude by ranking the Groundb

Travel Gluten-Free Podcast Season 08 Episode 17   Heather Zeitzwolfe from Get the Balance Right podcast joins us in today's Travel Gluten-free Podcast as we sample the dishes at Cascadia Gluten-free Bakery. We enjoyed visiting this bakery as it was the best bakery for bagels and gluten free and vegan cookie dough! What Stands Out at Cascadia Gluten-free Bakery?   We talk about what is most likely to stand out when you first visit Cascadia Gluten-free bakery, from the architecture to the expansiveness of the bakery. Cascadia gluten-free bakery also has a spacious indoor dining area, and we also share why it's an excellent place to do your work. In addition, the food items at Cascadia Bakery are well labeled, and they mention all the other allergens in their products.    Cascadia Gluten-free Bakery has some unique items such as the take-and-go gluten-free pizza dough, chocolate chip cookie dough, four-pack poppy seed bagels, and a variety of canned drinks. Join us as we sample these food items and more at Casca

Travel Gluten-Free Podcast Season 08 Episode 04 Gluten Free Gem Gluten Free and Vegan Bakery in Portland Oregon   In today’s Travel Gluten-free Podcast, we are joined by Heather Zeitzwolfe from Get the Balance Right podcast, as we sample the mouth-watering gluten-free and vegan delicacies at Gluten-free Gem Bakery in Portland.   Gluten-free Desserts   People often assume that gluten-free desserts are dry; however, the desserts at Gluten-free Gem Bakery are sweet and moist. Listen in as we sample the wide range of desserts at Gluten-free Gem Bakery.   What Sets Gluten-free Gem Bakery Apart?   We talked about the elements of the Gluten-free Gem bakery that stood out for us, from the sitting area to the variety in their menu and many more aspects of the bakery. We loved that there were so many delicious gluten-free and vegan baked goods that Heather and I could share. We loved the taste of the gluten-free bakery's goods and the texture and fluffiness of the gluten-free bakery offerings. Also, find out our final

Travel Gluten-Free Podcast Season 08 Episode 15 Similarities and Differences Between Traveling Gluten Free and Traveling Vegan   There is a lot of confusion regarding vegan and Gluten-free diets. In today’s Travel Gluten-free Podcast, Heather Zeitzwolfe, popularly known as the Vegan CPA, and host of Get the Balance Right podcast, joins us as we talk about the differences and similarities between vegan and gluten-free lifestyles. Make sure to follow the Travel Gluten Free Podcast as Heather and I will be talking about gluten-free Portland restaurants where you can find gluten-free and vegan options at Portland restaurants!   Changing to a Vegan Diet and Lifestyle   At the onset, Heather and her husband decided to try a Vegan diet temporarily to lose those extra pounds. However, this turned out to be a permanent change for them. Heather shares with us their journey of transitioning to a Vegan diet and what inspired them to make the switch.   Vegan and Gluten-free Diets Similarities and Differences   Heather exp