Hello Reader,

We have a lot of new subscribers this week, so I wanted to take a moment to share a quick intro before we get into the "meat" of today's newsletter.

I'm Jenny, and I founded Good For You Gluten Free 10 years ago after getting diagnosed with celiac disease.

I take a commonsense approach to the gluten-free lifestyle and work hard to help you live your best life, whether I'm busting myths, helping you make sense of the latest gluten-free drama, or inspiring you to bake up a special recipe.

I'm also the founder of the Love Me Gluten Free subscription box. I love making our community feel good about being gluten-free, especially since so many of us feel the mental drain of living this crazy lifestyle day-in and day-out.

Join Me Live

The October Love Me Gluten Free boxes are officially out and likely in homes already.

So that means it's time for our monthly Facebook Live get-together!

I invite you to join me on Sunday, October 6th,​ for a live unboxing on Facebook Live. This event is open to everyone, and you don't have to be a Love Me Gluten Free subscriber to attend.

We'll spend about 30 minutes together going through the box, and I'll share more details on each brand and why I chose them to be inside the box.

​RSVP HERE to join us on Sunday!

Myth Busting: What Does Certified Gluten-Free Really Mean?

Last week, a reader told me she would only eat certified gluten-free products.

When I asked her why, she said it was because certified gluten-free products are manufactured on dedicated gluten-free equipment and, therefore, safer.

I told her this is a myth and that "certified gluten-free" products are not required to be manufactured on dedicated equipment. Many brands you know, love, and trust use shared (but sanitized) equipment.

The main reason to choose a certified gluten-free product is because it means the manufacturers tested their products before making a "gluten-free" claim.

Did you know that the FDA doesn't require companies to test their products before making a "gluten-free" claim; however, if a product makes the claim, it better be confident its product is indeed gluten-free!

I've written about what a gluten-free certification means—and doesn't mean—and I offer a primer on the FDA's gluten-free labeling guidelines in my article, Certified Gluten-Free But Made on Shared Equipment - Huh?​

It's a quick read, and it will help you become a more educated gluten-free consumer.

Donut Hate Me Because I'm Beautiful

I love donuts, and I love pumpkin, and when you put these two together, you have a match made in heaven!

Today, I want to share my Gluten-Free Pumpkin Donuts, which are topped with a maple syrup glaze and candied pecans.

The pumpkin puree gives these donuts their classic orange hue and intensely moist texture. And the maple syrup glaze adds sweetness and beauty to this classic fall recipe.

Free Omer

I can't believe it's been ONE YEAR since Omer Shem Tov, a young Israeli man with celiac disease, was taken hostage.

My connection with Omer started a few weeks after October 7th when my friend Abby introduced me to Bring Them Home, an organization dedicated to advocating for the hostages.

When they found out I was a gluten-free creator with celiac disease, they told me about Omer's story. I've since made this Instagram video and wrote this article about Omer.

Every day, I wake up and wonder if Omer is free. Every new day brings new possibilities for Omer and his family to find peace and each other.

Please pray for Omer's safe return. 🙏

Sincerely,

Jenny 🩷

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