Gluten Worrier

In today's episode of  The Gluten Worriers Podcast , Darren shares a heartfelt message to support everyone walking the gluten-free path. From emotional struggles to social pressures, he reminds us that we're not alone—and that with the right mindset and community, this journey gets easier. 🎧 Listen in for a few minutes of honesty, support, and much-needed encouragement. #GlutenFreeKenya #Cel...

Can you live gluten-free without spending a fortune? Absolutely. In this episode of  The Gluten Worriers Podcast , we talk all about  eating gluten-free on a budget —with honest insights, local context, and practical tips that actually work. Whether you're in Kenya or abroad, going gluten-free doesn't have to empty your wallet. We explore how to shop smart, plan meals, and make informed...

In this continuation of our conversation on  The Gluten Worriers Podcast , Sam and Darren sit down once again with  Chef Khaled of Cultiva  to talk all things  gluten-free cooking, ingredient integrity, and the truth behind what ends up on your plate . In Part 2, we dive into: ✅ The chef's perspective on clean ingredients ✅ The role of food ethics in gluten-free dining ✅ How...

In this episode of  The Gluten Worriers Podcast , we sit down with  Chef Khaled of Cultiva  to uncover the  truth about modern food processing methods . Whether you're living with  celiac disease, gluten intolerance , or simply aiming for a  cleaner diet , this is a must-listen conversation. 🔍 We talk about: ✅ How food is processed—and how it affects your gut ✅ The...

Is alcohol safe on a gluten-free diet?  Sam & Darren dive into the  real-life struggles  of partying gluten-free in this episode of  The Gluten Worriers Podcast ! Whether you're managing  celiac disease ,  non-celiac gluten sensitivity , or just exploring a  gluten-free lifestyle , this one's for YOU. In this episode, we talk about: ✅ Which alcohol is ...

In this episode of The Gluten Worriers Podcast, Sam & Darren dive into their favourite gluten-free snacks—from crunchy chips to soft, delicious cookies. Whether you're gluten-intolerant, have celiac disease, or just love discovering new healthy snacks, this episode is for YOU! What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✅ The tastiest gluten-free snacks you HAVE to try! ✅ How to find high-quality, gr...

Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Snacking Just Got Better!   Looking for  high-quality gluten-free & dairy-free snacks  that actually taste good? In Part 2 of this  Gluten Worriers Podcast  episode,  Winnie Munuthi , founder of  Gluten Dairy Free Treats , and  Darren  discuss: ✅ The  importance of good quality ingredients  in gluten-free snac...

How do you turn a gluten-free and dairy-free recipe into a thriving business? Whether you're dreaming of launching a food brand or just love learning about the behind-the-scenes of the gluten-free industry, this episode of The Gluten Worriers is for you! Our guest, Winnie Munuthi, shares their journey of building a successful allergen-friendly snack brand. Inside This Episode: ✅ The challenges of...

If you've ever felt like gluten was messing with your mind as much as your body, you weren't imagining things. In this mind-opening episode of Gluten Worriers, we have a conversation with clinical psychologist Earlvin Owang, to uncover the mental and emotional toll of gluten intolerance. From brain fog to anxiety, it turns out gluten affects way more than your stomach. Hit play and let's get into...

If you've ever felt like gluten was messing with your mind as much as your body, you weren't imagining things. In this mind-opening episode of Gluten Worriers, we have a conversation with clinical psychologist Earlvin Owang, to uncover the mental and emotional toll of gluten intolerance. From brain fog to anxiety, it turns out gluten affects way more than your stomach. Hit play and let's get into...

In this episode, we sit down with a supermom, Winnie, who first went gluten-free for her health, then had to navigate her son's lactose intolerance. How do you manage food allergies in a family? What's the hardest food to give up? Press play to listen to her story.

In this episode, we sit down with a supermom, Winnie, who first went gluten-free for her health, then had to navigate her son's lactose intolerance. How do you manage food allergies in a family? What's the hardest food to give up? Press play to listen to her story.

In this episode of The Gluten Worriers, we are diving into our kitchens. So, if you're wondering what we eat on the daily or if you want to hear about interesting kitchen experiments, this episode is for you. 

With humour, honesty, and a touch of sass, Sam and Darren share how gluten has impacted their lives and why they had to part ways with it. Spoiler alert: It's not all doom and gloom, we promise there's lots of fun things to learn on the gluten free journey.

In this episode, Anitha Shankar joins us to discuss our favorite places to eat, gluten free foods in Nairobi. TLDL: Gluten free Pizza: Fire and Dough by Nairobi Street Kitchen Gluten free Pizza: 360 Degrees Artisanal Pizza Gluten free Pizza: Mambo Italia Gluten free Pizza: Pallet Cafe Gluten free Pizza: Shamba Gkuten free Pizza: Matteo's by the Stables (Sam's fave) Gluten free waffles: Wasp n Spro...

In this episode, Sam and Darren are joined by Anitha Shankar to discuss labels! Reading labels, understanding labels, and how to avoid getting glutened while navigating the gluten free universe. Definitely bookmark this one. Will come in handy. Shout Outs: BBrood Healthy U

In this episode, Sam and Darren are joined by another worrier, Anitha Shankar and together we discuss the importance of having an advocate, someone to speak on your behalf when dining out as a gluten intolerant human, leading a gluten free lifestyle. As well as the connection between Autism and gluten free living. Topics discussed: Leaky Gut Gut-brain connection Autism and gluten free lifestyle Sp...

In this episode, Darren and Samantha give a cursory view of our worries when it comes to eating out, ordering in and also offer a few tips and tricks. Topics addressed: Cross contamination Clarity when ordering food Advocating for friends Safe foods to order -salads, eggs, omelettes etc Shout Outs: INTI - A Nikkei experience Sonford - Fish and Chips Artcaffe Hosts: Samantha Mugeni Darren Collins S...

In this episode, we discuss shopping, cooking and feeding ourselves as gluten worriers in Kenya. Darren throws in big words like perimeter shopping and Sam says what?! We laugh about it and proceed to cover: What to avoid when shopping, What to be careful of, What to look out for and so much more! With love, Samantha and Darren.

In this episode we introduce ourselves and how we found out we were sensitive to gluten and our immediate next steps, plus what to expect in the next episodes.