The Gluten Free Engineer Podcast

#34: I Thought It Was Gluten - But It Wasn’t: Other Triggers to Watch For

Carrie Saunders

Published on: 28/08/2025

If you’ve ever been sure you got glutened – only to find out it was something else – you’re not alone. I’ve been there too. Sometimes we do everything right, avoid all the gluten, and still end up with symptoms that feel just as bad. Today, I’m breaking down some of the most common non-gluten triggers that can mimic a gluten reaction. I’ll share how I spotted my own hidden triggers, what you can do to track yours, and how to start feeling better faster. And at the end, I’ve got a bonus tip – the unexpected trigger I only discovered last year that changed my day-to-day life.

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#33: 5 Myths About Living Gluten-Free (That Are Still Floating Around)

Carrie Saunders

Published on: 21/08/2025

There’s a lot of information out there about living gluten-free – and unfortunately, not all of it is true. Some myths are harmless, but others can make life harder, cause confusion, or even put people’s health at risk. Today, I’m busting 5 of the most common gluten-free myths I still hear all the time, even after more than a decade of living gluten-free myself. Stick around until the end for my bonus tip – it’s the myth I believed when I was first diagnosed, and it made my gluten-free life a lot harder than it needed to be.

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#32: Back-to-School Gluten-Free Tips for Parents & College Students

Carrie Saunders

Published on: 14/08/2025

It’s that time of year again – new backpacks, new schedules, and for gluten-free families, a whole new layer of planning. Whether your child is starting kindergarten or heading off to college, keeping them safe, nourished, and included is a top priority. Today I’m sharing my best back-to-school gluten-free tips for parents and students – from packing safe lunches to navigating cafeteria lines and stocking a dorm room with quick, safe meals. And stick around until the end for my bonus tip – it’s the single best way I’ve found to make sure my kids never feel left out at school events.”

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#31: How to Read Restaurant Menus Like a Gluten-Free Pro

Carrie Saunders

Published on: 07/08/2025

You’ve been invited to dinner… and your stomach drops. Not because you don’t want to go—but because you know you’ll be the only one there who’s gluten free. Will there be anything safe to eat? Will the host understand cross-contamination? Will people think you’re being picky or rude? In today’s episode, we’re tackling the stress of being the only gluten-free person at the table—and how to handle it with confidence, safety, and grace.

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