Gluten Free Unwrapped

What happens when you can no longer choose your own food? In this season finale of Gluten Free Unwrapped, Jenny welcomes back disability rights attorney Mary Vargas to discuss one of the most overlooked topics in the celiac disease community: what rights do you have when someone else is responsible for feeding you safely? Together, they explore legal protections for people with celiac disease and...

In this episode of Gluten-Free Unwrapped , Jenny sits down with registered dietitian and celiac disease expert Erin Kenny, founder of The Celiac Space, to tackle one of the most confusing topics in the gluten-free world: The Gluten Challenge. If you've already gone gluten-free but never received a definitive celiac disease diagnosis, should you start eating gluten again for testing? How much glute...

What rights do people with celiac disease actually have? In this episode of Gluten-Free Unwrapped, Jenny sits down with disability rights attorney Mary Vargas to break down how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects people living with celiac disease and food allergies. Mary shares how her family’s personal experiences led her into disability rights law and walks through landmark cases...

In this episode of Gluten-Free Unwrapped , Jenny sits down with registered dietitian and celiac specialist Jessica Lebovits to discuss one of the most overlooked aspects of living gluten-free: micronutrient deficiencies. Jessica explains why people with celiac disease are so prone to deficiencies in nutrients like iron, vitamin D, calcium, folate, and B12 — and why those deficiencies can persist e...

What happens when a childhood rooted in farming, homemade food, and simple ingredients meets the modern need for clean, portable snacks? In this episode of Gluten-Free Unwrapped, Jenny sits down with Zora Tabin, founder of Wild Zora, to talk about her incredible journey from growing up in communist-era Czechoslovakia to building one of the most trusted clean snack brands in the gluten-free space....

Today on Gluten Free Unwrapped, we're tackling the topics that cause the most arguments, confusion, and anxiety in the celiac community. In fact, if you spend any time in gluten-free Facebook groups or on social media, you know that the rules of living with celiac disease can sometimes feel intense and contradictory. To help us separate fact from fiction, host Jenny Finke chats with Selena DeVries...

We’re tackling the most debated device in the gluten-free community: Nima Sensor. If you’ve ever stared at a restaurant meal wondering, "Is this actually safe?" you’ve probably considered buying a Nima. But let’s be honest, the brand has had a rocky history. Amid debates over accuracy, fears of false positives, and the sudden disappearance of the product (and company) last year, the celiac communi...

What does it really look like to live with more than one chronic condition? In this episode of Gluten-Free Unwrapped, Jenny Finke is joined by Lorin Smith, creator of Good Gluten Free Grub. Lorin lives with both celiac disease and type 1 diabetes, and she’s built a powerful community through her content on social media, her podcast, and gluten-free events in Utah. We talk honestly about managing b...

Today on Gluten-Free Unwrapped , Jenny Finke interviews Kristine Tran, the co-founder of NUFS, a fast-growing seed-oil-free cracker brand found at Sprouts and Whole Foods. While the crackers are amazing, what makes this brand truly special is the story behind it. Kristine shares how her father’s health challenges, including a diabetes diagnosis, became the catalyst for creating a product she and h...

On this episode of Gluten-Free Unwrapped, we welcome Nicole Hunn, the mastermind behind Gluten Free on a Shoestring. Nicole is a bestselling cookbook author, prolific recipe creator, blogger, and entrepreneur. We dive deep into Nicole’s journey - starting from her early days navigating life as a new mom with a son diagnosed with celiac disease, to leaving her career as a lawyer to start one of the...

On this episode of Gluten-Free Unwrapped , I chat with Lewis Goldstein, CEO of Maine Crisps and Better with Buckwheat, to talk about what it takes to scale a small, mission-driven CPG brand. Lewis joined Maine Crisps in 2022 with a bold goal: to transform a beloved mom-and-pop gluten-free cracker brand into a nationally recognized company built around the power of buckwheat. Since then, the brand...

You went gluten-free… so why do you still feel bloated, uncomfortable, or just not quite right? In this episode of Gluten-Free Unwrapped , host Jenny Finke sits down with Registered Dietitian, Molly Winsten, to talk about what’s really happening inside your gut after a celiac diagnosis or years of gluten damage. Because going gluten-free is step one — healing is a whole process. We cover lingering...

In this episode of Gluten-Free Unwrapped , Jenny sits down with Gail Becker, the determined founder of Caulipower, to share the story behind one of the most recognizable names in the frozen food aisle. What started as a mom on a mission — determined to create safe, delicious options for her sons with celiac disease — turned into a category-defining brand that changed the way we think about pizza a...

On this episode of Gluten-Free Unwrapped , Jenny sits down with Love Me Gluten Free’s resident registered dietitian, Molly Winsten, to unpack one of the most common questions in the gluten-free community: “Why can some people eat wheat in Europe, but not in the U.S.?” Is European wheat actually different? Is it lower in gluten? Is glyphosate to blame? Or is something else going on entirely? Togeth...

On this week’s episode of Gluten-Free Unwrapped, host Jenny Finke talks with Maya Tomasello, founder of The Inn Berlin — a dedicated gluten-free bed and breakfast in Maryland. After navigating her own celiac diagnosis as a college student and experiencing the stress of traveling without being able to trust the food, Maya decided to create something different. She opened her cozy B&B in the his...

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In this episode of Gluten-Free Unwrapped , Jenny sits down with Alina Morse, the 20-year-old founder and CEO of Zolli Candy, to unpack how a simple childhood question — “Why can’t candy be good for your teeth?” — sparked a multimillion-dollar, better-for-you candy brand. Alina takes us behind the scenes of building Zolli from a kitchen-table idea into a nationally recognized company. She shares ho...

In this episode of Gluten-Free Unwrapped , Jenny sits down with Love Me Gluten Free’s resident registered dietitian, Molly Winsten, to unpack some of the most confusing — and controversial — topics in the gluten-free world. Together, they dive into what actually happens when wheat shows up on ingredient labels in unexpected ways. From gluten-free wheat starch and hydrolyzed wheat protein to glucos...

In this episode of Gluten-Free Unwrapped , host Jenny Finke sits down with Celeste Bremer, co-founder of May’s Gluten-Free Market — a 100% dedicated gluten-free grocery store and community hub in Rhode Island. Celeste shares how celiac disease shaped her family’s journey and sparked the idea to create a safe, welcoming space where gluten-free shoppers could finally browse without fear or frustrati...

In this episode of Gluten Free Unwrapped, host Jenny Finke and registered dietitian Molly Winsten discuss the complexities of food intolerances, allergies, and the impact of dietary restrictions on mental health. They explore Molly's personal journey with celiac disease, the importance of understanding the difference between allergies and intolerances, and the potential pitfalls of self-diagnosis....

In this episode of the Gluten Free Unwrapped podcast, host Jenny Finke reflects on the gluten-free community as the holidays approach, discussing the importance of support and kindness among brands and consumers. Jenny addresses the recent controversy surrounding Modern Bread & Bagel, emphasizing how criticism affects businesses and the need for more constructive and kinder feedback. Jenny enc...

In this episode, Audrey Dunham shares her passion for baking, nutrition, and the plant-based lifestyle and how it led to the creation of Autumn Sons Baking Company, a line of gluten-free, plant-based cookie mixes. Audrey discusses the challenges of building a brand that caters to people with food allergies and the importance of choosing the right ingredients. She also highlights how her family hel...

In this episode of Gluten-Free Unwrapped, host Jenny Finke interviews Dina Mitchell, the founder of Power Soul Cafe, the world's first certified gluten-free fast food restaurant chain. Dina shares her extensive background in the food industry, her journey to create a safe dining experience for those with celiac disease and other dietary restrictions, and the challenges she faces in the gluten-free...

In this Thanksgiving episode of Gluten-Free Unwrapped, Jenny is joined by her husband, Darren Finke, to share the story behind Love Me Gluten Free. From Jenny’s celiac diagnosis that changed their daily life to the creation of a subscription box that delivers safe, gluten-free snacks to thousands of households, they take listeners behind the scenes of what it takes to build a thriving gluten-free...

In this episode of Gluten-Free Unwrapped , Jenny chats with Orly Gottesman, the founder of the legendary Modern Bread and Bagel restaurants. Modern Bread and Bagel is a 100% kosher and gluten-free bakery cafe that has become a go-to hot spot for bagels, cinnamon rolls, and more. Orly’s journey into gluten-free baking began when her husband, Josh, was diagnosed with celiac disease. She began experi...