Kendra Williams
Gluten-Free Living with a Celiac & her Gluten Detection Dog
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As someone with Celiac Disease, I am passionate about sharing about good gluten-free food. As lifetime traveler, I focus on educating people on how travel is still possible with Celiac Disease. I also love to share about my Portuguese Water Dog Suki who is a gluten detection service dog.
I love health-based brands that focus on quality ingredients. I enjoy cooking, entertaining, reading, travel, skiing, camping, and spending time with my gluten detection service dog, Suki.
I am not just a content creator. I am a specialist in digital marketing, eCommerce, marketing, and sales. As someone who has run digital marketing and eCommerce for major consumer brands, I understand the importance of proper messaging, targeting, and engagement.
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Happy 50th Anniversary @glutendotorg They make life so much easier for people who are gluten-free, especially for those us with Celiac Disease. If you see the Certified Gluten Free logo on a product, it means that they have tested it to 10ppms or less of gluten. That is lower than what is required by law. They also certify food service locations with a Validated Gluten-Free safe spot label, which means that the location has been audited and practices safe food handling. Join me in wishing them a happy 50th Anniversary. #glutenfree #glutenintolerancegroup #gfco How does it make you feel when you see the GFCO label on a product?
Are certified gluten-free foods the only truly gluten-free foods? No. Many naturally gluten-free foods are not certified gluten-free. You have to be careful of a couple of things when you are reading labels in the US. Gluten is not labeled in the US, so some ingredients may be derived from a gluten source (natural flavors are one example). Some foods are technically gluten-free but may contain gluten through cross-contact. This is a big issue in restaurants since busy kitchens have a high risk of cross-contact during cooking and preparation of food. It is important to ask many questions about ingredients as well as handling of food when you eat out. The labeling laws for packaged goods in the US do not require that companies disclose cross-contact for anything other than the top 9 allergens. This means the label will only notify you if there is wheat cross-contact, but it would not include rye, barley, or any of their derivatives, like malt. Additionally, medicines in the United States are not labeled for any allergens. If you haven’t already, please call or email your representatives and senators to ask them to support the @the_adina_act_effort for better allergen labeling. #glutenfree #celiac #celiacdisease #celiaclife Do limit yourself to only certified gluten-free foods?
Did you know you can take frozen water bottles through TSA security? Freeze a water bottle that is a little less than full (it will expand). When you get to the airport, drink any water that has melted. Always keep the bottle outside of your bags so it doesn’t trigger a further check. Fill the bottle from water fountains after security. Use this instead of ice packs for your gluten-free lunch. Plus you save lots of money from buying water. I post practical tips for living life gluten free with Celiac Disease and a gluten detection service dog. #traveltips #traveltip #traveltipsandtricks Did you know this?
Dining out when you have Celiac Disease or a gluten sensitivity can be scary. If you are like me, you thought eating out gluten-free was easy, but you were not equipped with the skills necessary to communicate your needs. That led to many instances of getting sick, and days or weeks feeling horrible. The good news is that you can learn the skills to eat out safely. ✅Look for the best option - I always search for dedicated gluten-free options. I like to support those restaurants that support the gluten-free community. I also love to eat somewhere I don’t have to worry or make substitutions. If you are afraid of eating out, this is where you need to start. It will give you confidence in eating out.. Plan a trip to a nearby city if you don’t have any. I have a list of different cities on my website with my favorite options in the area. If you have a favorite dedicated gluten-free restaurant, leave it in the comments. ✅I search apps to see if there are options that have good reviews. This is where I go when I am visting a new city. I also like to look in my city to find new options. If you visit a new place, leave a review. I pay for the premium version of @findmeglutenfree for the Celiac filter. You can get 20% off the premium version using the code SUKI. @foodisgoodco helps you navigate restaurants too ✅Look up the restaurant website - read the menu and the allergy statements online. Many restaurants say they are not safe for people with Celiac Disease. It is much easier to research from the comfort of my home rather than feeling the pressure at a restaurant. ✅Call, email, DM or text the restaurant - this is where you can get your questions answered. It is much less pressure than being in front of someone. Ask to speak to a manager or chef. I always try to call at off times. ✅Trust your gut - even if you get to the restaurant you can still choose not to eat or to leave if you don’t feel comfortable. I always bring a snack just in case. What are your best recommendations for dining out with Celiac Disease? Comment Card for a free dining out resource card
Dining out when you have Celiac Disease or a gluten sensitivity can be scary. If you are like me, you thought eating out gluten-free was easy, but you were not equipped with the skills necessary to communicate your needs. That led to many instances of getting sick, and days or weeks feeling horrible. The good news is that you can learn the skills to eat out safely. ✅Look for the best option - I always search for dedicated gluten-free options. I like to support those restaurants that support the gluten-free community. I also love to eat somewhere I don’t have to worry or make substitutions. If you are afraid of eating out, this is where you need to start. It will give you confidence in eating out.�. Plan a trip to a nearby city if you don’t have any. I have a list of different cities on my website with my favorite options in the area. If you have a favorite dedicated gluten-free restaurant, leave it in the comments. ✅I search apps to see if there are options that have good reviews. This is where I go when I am visting a new city. I also like to look in my city to find new options. If you visit a new place, leave a review. I pay for the premium version of @findmeglutenfree for the Celiac filter. You can get 20% off the premium version using the code SUKI. @foodisgoodco helps you navigate restaurants too ✅Look up the restaurant website - read the menu and the allergy statements online. Many restaurants say they are not safe for people with Celiac Disease. It is much easier to research from the comfort of my home rather than feeling the pressure at a restaurant. ✅Call, email, DM or text the restaurant - this is where you can get your questions answered. It is much less pressure than being in front of someone. Ask to speak to a manager or chef. I always try to call at off times. ✅Trust your gut - even if you get to the restaurant you can still choose not to eat or to leave if you don’t feel comfortable. I always bring a snack just in case. What are your best recommendations for dining out with Celiac Disease? Comment Card for a free dining out resource card
People with Celiac Disease get very sick from the tiniest amount of gluten. A gluten detection dog helps them make sure their food is safe. Suki is a four year old Portuguese Water Dog who is training to be a gluten detection medical service dog for her mom who has celiac disease. She lifts her paw when she detects gluten and noses your leg when there is none. I post practical tips for living life gluten free with Celiac Disease and a gluten detection service dog. #servicedog #servicedogintraining #glutendetectiondog #glutendetectionservicedog #celiac #celiacdisease #celiackids #celiacdiseaseliving
Where have you found hidden gluten? When you have Celiac Disease, it is often not as easy as just eating gluten-free foods. Although a food may be gluten-free, it can often contain traces of gluten from handling or manufacturing. Packaged foods may have ingredients that contain gluten or are derived from gluten. What is gluten? It is a protein found in wheat, rye, barley, and triticale. Gluten is found in bread and pasta, but also in many other foods. Sauces, gravies, beer, malt vinegar, licorice, gummy bears, and fries may contain gluten. Manufacturers in the United States are not required to label foods for gluten, so it is often a scavenger hunt to figure out what foods have gluten in them; as someone with Celiac Disease, that means reading every label carefully. Beyond the ingredients list, you must also check for how products are manufactured. Ingredients may encounter gluten during the manufacturing process. This means that sometimes, a naturally gluten-free food will pick up gluten as it is produced, making it unsafe for someone with Celiac Disease. I post practical tips for living life gluten free with Celiac Disease and a gluten detection service dog. #celiac #celiacdisease #coeliacdiseaseawareness #coeliac #coeliackids #coeliacdisease Where have you found hidden gluten?
Where have you found hidden gluten? When you have Celiac Disease, it is often not as easy as just eating gluten-free foods. Although a food may be gluten-free, it can often contain traces of gluten from handling or manufacturing. Packaged foods may have ingredients that contain gluten or are derived from gluten. What is gluten? It is a protein found in wheat, rye, barley, and triticale. Gluten is found in bread and pasta, but also in many other foods. Sauces, gravies, beer, malt vinegar, licorice, gummy bears, and fries may contain gluten. Manufacturers in the United States are not required to label foods for gluten, so it is often a scavenger hunt to figure out what foods have gluten in them; as someone with Celiac Disease, that means reading every label carefully. Beyond the ingredients list, you must also check for how products are manufactured. Ingredients may encounter gluten during the manufacturing process. This means that sometimes, a naturally gluten-free food will pick up gluten as it is produced, making it unsafe for someone with Celiac Disease. I post practical tips for living life gluten free with Celiac Disease and a gluten detection service dog. #celiac #celiacdisease #coeliacdiseaseawareness #coeliac #coeliackids #coeliacdisease Where have you found hidden gluten?
Can I trick my gluten detection service dog? One concern with a gluten detection dog, especially when you live in a gluten-free home is that they will just automatically give an all clear behavior because that is what they are most used to giving. We train regularly with known foods both gluten and gluten-free at home, but it is important to do that outside of the home where there are many distractions. This was taken at a dedicated gluten-free restaurant we eat at often. I first have her check the food to make sure it is gluten free. Then I take a tube that is impregnated with the scent of gluten and place it on the plate. She detects the gluten immediately. She raises a paw if she detects gluten and boops my leg if there is no gluten. How did she do? I post practical tips for living life gluten free with Celiac Disease and a gluten detection service dog. #glutenfree #glutendetectionservicedog #celiac #coeliackids #celiacdiseaseliving
What causes Celiac Disease? They don’t really know, but they are finding more evidence that it is often triggered by illness, injury and even stress. This recent study outlines how there are are more cases being diagnosed after recent illness. https:// pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36643619/ How were you diagnosed? Follow for more information on living with Celiac Disease. #celiac #celiacdisease #coeliac #coeliacdisease #celiacsymptoms #unknownillness #autoimmunediseases What age were you diagnosed with Celiac Disease?
It is Celiac Awareness Month. I will be sharing information to spread awareness about Celiac Disease. What are the Symptoms of Celiac Disease? They aren’t just a tummy ache. They impact all systems of the body. Digestive NAUSEA VOMITING DIARRHEA GAS BLOATING HEARTBURN CONSTIPATION ABDOMINAL PAIN Neurological MIGRAINES OR HEADACHES BRAIN FOG ADHD OR ADD NEUROPATHY TINGLING & NUMBNESS ANXIETY MOOD SWINGS ANGER SEIZURES FATIGUE Skin, Hair, Nails & Teeth RASHES ITCHY, BLISTERY SKIN MOUTH SORES GUM ISSUES DERMATITIS Herpetiformis TOOTH ISSUES ACNE BRITTLE NAILS ECZEMA HAIR LOSS Other systems JOINT PAIN MUSCLE PAIN & SPASMS LEG CRAMPS SWELLING IN HANDS & FEET INFERTILITY WEIGHT LOSS OR WEIGHT GAIN SHORT STATURE BACK PAIN ASTHMA & BREATHING ISSUES VITAMIN DEFICIENCIES HEAVY, FREQUENT PERIODS There are over 200 Symptoms. Which do you have?
It is Celiac Awareness Month. I will be sharing information to spread awareness about Celiac Disease. What are the Symptoms of Celiac Disease? They aren’t just a tummy ache. They impact all systems of the body. Digestive NAUSEA VOMITING DIARRHEA GAS BLOATING HEARTBURN CONSTIPATION ABDOMINAL PAIN Neurological MIGRAINES OR HEADACHES BRAIN FOG ADHD OR ADD NEUROPATHY TINGLING & NUMBNESS ANXIETY MOOD SWINGS ANGER SEIZURES FATIGUE Skin, Hair, Nails & Teeth RASHES ITCHY, BLISTERY SKIN MOUTH SORES GUM ISSUES DERMATITIS Herpetiformis TOOTH ISSUES ACNE BRITTLE NAILS ECZEMA HAIR LOSS Other systems JOINT PAIN MUSCLE PAIN & SPASMS LEG CRAMPS SWELLING IN HANDS & FEET INFERTILITY WEIGHT LOSS OR WEIGHT GAIN SHORT STATURE BACK PAIN ASTHMA & BREATHING ISSUES VITAMIN DEFICIENCIES HEAVY, FREQUENT PERIODS There are over 200 Symptoms. Which do you have? I post practical tips for living life gluten free with Celiac Disease and a gluten detection service dog. #celiac #celiacdisease #celiacdiseaseawareness #coeliac #coeliackids #coeliacdisease
Travel Days with Celiac Disease can be hard. You aren’t sure when you can eat a full meal. Because most of my trips are cross-country at means an early flight with a long travel day. Here is what I packed for a cross country flight today. I left my house at 6am and won’t arrive at my destination until evening. 1️⃣Snacks are not enough. Pack a meal for lunch. I like foods that travel well. Today, I packed a hearty salad with leftover steak from last night’s dinner. I prefer to make travel salads with kale or cabbage mixed in so they not be a wilted mess. I also added apple and dairy-free feta. I topped it with a homemade dressing and packed it in a glass lock container that I will use during the week to cook food. 2️⃣ Travel sandwich - I didn’t have any breakfast foods at home, but I had a baguette that I baked up to make a sandwich. I prefer to make my travel sandwiches from baguettes because they don’t fall apart and get squishy like regular bread. I put chicken breasts and lettuce on the sandwich and have it a little zip with chipotle mayo. I also added some feta, since I had it. Half of the sandwich will be my breakfast. 3️⃣ Pack it in my @myhotlogic It is insulated so it will keep my food cool. I can then use it to cook my food in my hotel room during the week. Extras - I also have @getruvi drink packets for a quick smoothie, a protein bar and a backpack meal. This way if I get delayed or stranded without my luggage, I still have safe food. I also pack tea bags and electrolytes I post practical tips for living life gluten free with Celiac Disease and a gluten detection service dog. What is your favorite travel meal?
FDA recall for gluten found in Feel Good Foods stuffed bagels. The full announcement can be found at FDA.gov. Cream Cheese Stuffed Plain Mini Bagels with UPC 89903900283 and Cream Cheese Stuffed Everything Mini Bagels with UPC 89903900286The recall includes all Best By dates, ranging from 5/29/24 to 9/17/25 which is on the bottom of carton. Product may contain two styles of labeling due to package re-design.These products should be disposed of by those who have an allergy to or sensitivity to wheat or gluten. No other Feel Good Foods products are affected.Do not eat if you have Celiac Disease!Visit their retailer for a full refund or dispose of the products. For those who have additional questions, please contact Feel Good Foods’ Customer Care Center via email at customer-service@feelgf.com or via phone at 1-800-638-8949. Feel Good Foods’ hours of operation are from 9:00AM to 5:00PM EST every day. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/feel-good-foods-issues-voluntary-recall-gluten-free-cream-cheese-stuffed-mini-bagels?#productrecall #celiac #celiacdisease #glutenfreebagel #glutenfreebagels
