Hello Reader,

This week was not only my birthday but also the 12th anniversary of my celiac disease diagnosis.

I remember the day well. I was noshing on a Subway sandwich when my doctor called and delivered the bad news.

I was diagnosed at the age of 35 and could never have predicted that the next 12 years of my life would be forever changed, mostly for the better but, at times, for the worse. It's a daily struggle that, while never easy, does get easier with time.

In my article, 10 Lessons Learned from Celiac Disease, I discuss all the things - good and bad - celiac disease has taught me. I hope you find inspiration in the article as you navigate your personal gluten-free journey.

The Love Me Gluten Free Cart is Open!

If you want to join the fun and snag a gluten-free subscription box of your own, sign up at Love Me Gluten Free and use the code MAYFUN for $5 off your first box (new customers only).

Love Me Gluten Free is my new subscription box business. It's the only box exclusively curated for our community and includes more than junk food.

On any given month, you'll find bread, pasta, portable meals, crackers, cookies, baking mixes, and all sorts of goodies.

Every month is different and a SURPRISE!

Dinner Is a Wrap!

Do you miss egg rolls now that you're on a gluten-free diet?

Sadly, egg roll wrappers contain gluten and are off-limits.

My workaround is to use rice paper or collard greens to wrap the egg roll filling or to enjoy a deconstructed egg roll over white or brown rice.

Check out my super versatile Gluten-Free Egg Roll recipe. This recipe puts vegetables at the forefront of your meal and is always a big hit with my family - enjoy!

3 Products to Try This Week

You know I love supporting gluten-free businesses that make safe and delicious products for our community.

Today, I want to spotlight three brands featured in my April Love Me Gluten Free box in case you missed them. Please support these companies when possible. 🙏

Outrageous Baking makes tasty gluten and dairy-free sweet breads. Lemon Poppy Seed is its best-selling flavor, although the breads come in other varieties.

Use the code GOODFORYOU15 to get 15% off your first order at outrageousbaking.com through 5/31/24.

Altitude Snacks makes premium trail mixes made with only clean, non-GMO ingredients and NO ADDED SUGARS. These nourishing snacks come in four truly delicious flavors.

Use the code GOODFORYOU20 for 20% off any order at altitudesnacks.com through 5/31/24.

Canyon Bakehouse makes tasty and wholesome gluten-free bread, including the fluffy English muffins in its stay-fresh packaging. Canyon just launched a NEW Cinnamon Raisin Bread 🥳 this week.

Use the code GOODFORYOU20 for 20% off any order at canyonglutenfree.com through 5/31/24.

In the News

Tolerant No More: Barilla says it's discontinuing all sales of Tolerant grain-free pasta. Sad but true. 😔

Celiac on the Jersey Shore: Fans of the Jersey Shore, take note. Deena Cortese says she's leaving the show to move home to Nashville. Wait, this show is still on the air?

Deena says she's worried that her son has celiac disease since the boy's father has celiac. Is the boy's father her husband? I don't know, and I don't care.

PS: I am NOT adding this to my list of 50+ Celebrities with Celiac Disease. I just can't bring myself to go through the trouble.

Bring Him Home

It's been MORE THAN SIX MONTHS since Omer Shem Tov, a young Israeli man with celiac disease, was taken hostage. This is HIS STORY.

Apparently, Hamass can't find 40 of the people it stole. I'm praying for Omer and all the innocent souls caught in this nightmare. What would you do if Omer was your son?

Thank you for being a part of this beautiful community. You all bring light into this world. Keep shining!

Sincerely,

Jenny | Certified Integrative Nutrition Coach and Certified Gluten-Free Practitioner (work with me)

Author of Dear Gluten, It's Not Me, It's You​

Creator of the SIGNATURE Gluten-Free Course (get 15% off with the code MEMBER15)

For more recipes, information about living with gluten disorders, and Nima results, visit Good For You Gluten Free.