Melinda Arcara

As the baby of ten children, Melinda or “the Bebe” as my dad nicknamed me, went through the first forty years of my life with lots of family love & support but never felt healthy. I spent years suffering from unexplained symptoms including migraines, stomach pains, anemia, anxiety, weight fluctuations, joint pain, sinus pain, bladder infections (the list goes on and on), and was finally diagnosed with a gluten intolerance in 2010 (and Celiac 2020). For me, this diagnosis was as a blessing, not a curse as I learned how to be gluten-free and to finally be free of all these unexpected illnesses and pain. With simple dietary change of eating whole, clean, local, seasonal, organic with naturally gluten-free foods, I have now added Healthy Food Advocate to my list of credentials.

I wrote my book, 3 Steps to Gluten-Free Living in 2015, to help newly diagnosed gluten intolerant/Celiac learn to be 100% compliant to a medically necessary diet. http://www.3stepstoglutenfreeliving.com/

I was voted a top Gluten-Free Influencer by the Gluten-Free Buyers Guide (2019 and 2020) and was featured in their book for their 2020 special edition.

I've been featured on multiple pod casts, written articles for online publications (https://glutenfreeglobalicious.com/pages/together-forever-and-living-gluten-free) and invited to speak at various Gluten-Free Expos.

I do cooking demonstrations and health talks on various subjects (Celiac, gut health, traveling gluten-free, seasonal eating, sugar addiction, etc.) and provide health coaching and gluten-free coaching online and in person.

I LOVE doing online video reviews, FaceBook and Instagram Live videos and in person demonstrations. I am very comfortable in front of the camera or in person in front of large or small crowds.

I am a co-manager of our local support Gluten Intolerance Group (500+ emails) for over 5 years, and have planned successful charity events for the organization to raise awareness of Celiac and Gluten Intolerance in the Eastern, PA community.

As a board member for The Rachel Way, allergen food pantry, I have worked to promote their message of safe (allergen free) food those in need. http://www.therachelway.org/meet-our-board.html

I have met people from all over the world, every race, religion and gender that have found that food is their medicine (or poison) and I try to use multiple platforms to stay connected and relevant with my followers. My upbeat, positive and compassionate personality allows me to connect with people over all forms of media. I would like to find some brands to work with that are similar to my philosophy of keeping balance with pre-packaged and naturally gluten-free/healthy foods (I.e. prepackaged crackers with homemade dip).

Melinda Arcara http://www.glutenfreebebe.com/ Melinda Arcara, a.k.a. Gluten-Free Bebe, Certified Health Coach, Blogger and author of 3 Steps to Gluten-Free Living the book that helps adapt a gluten-free diet quickly, easily and healthy.