When I was first diagnosed, I cut out gluten from my diet. But, I didn’t understand how sneaky gluten could be. Some, like soy sauce, folks learn contains gluten pretty quickly. But others, I would never have guessed.

Having a stock of shelf-stable snacks is crucial for people with celiac disease, providing safe choices when fresh celiac-safe food isn't an option. These snacks help me better manage celiac disease and enjoy avoid the anxiety of not knowing where to find a nutritious, celiac-safe meal if I get hungry on the go.

Giving up gluten was so hard - especially when trying to avoid all cross contamination. Goodbye buttery croissants, farewell fried vegetable dumplings, adios everything bagel with cream cheese. Giving up gluten was so hard - especially when trying to avoid all cross contamination. Goodbye buttery croissants, farewell fried vegetable dumplings, adios everything bagel with cream cheese. But also goodbye to “gluten-free” fries fryed in the same fryer as breaded chicken, and cheese cut on the same cutting board as bread, and nuts processed on the same equipment as wheat. I have been on a mission for years to find the best gluten-free alternatives in my home, NYC.