The Gluten Free Engineer Podcast

#68: Are “Certified Gluten-Free” Foods Actually Safer?

Carrie Saunders

Published on: 23/04/2026

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.

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#67: Can Cross Contamination Really Make You Sick?

Carrie Saunders

Published on: 16/04/2026

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.

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#66: Should I Eat This? A Gluten-Free Decision Framework

Carrie Saunders

Published on: 09/04/2026

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.

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#65: What to Say When Someone Doesn’t Take Gluten Seriously

Carrie Saunders

Published on: 08/04/2026

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.

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