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Gluten-Free vs Gluten-Friendly: What To Know Before You Order
The wording on a menu can be confusing and frustrating for someone with a gluten intolerance who is trying to figure out what is safe to eat at a restaurant. Gluten-free and gluten-friendly sound like very similar words, but to be honest, they are very different, and choosing the wrong option could leave you dealing with symptoms later. Why Gluten-Free vs Gluten-Friendly Matters Per Google, the exact definition of ‘gluten-free’ is below: “Gluten-free” means a food product contains no wheat, barley, rye, or crossbreeds of these grains, with less than 20 parts per million (ppm) of gluten allowed, according to the FDA. Meaning the food item itself would be safe for most people with a…
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Old Scratch Pizza Has Gluten-Free Options!
Found this great pizza place in Centerville, Ohio called Old Scratch Pizza! Modern, laid-back restaurant with, as they put it on their website, ‘Midwesternly Neapolitan Pizza’ (the owner is from Naples). They have pizza, appetizers, salads, and beer, and the best part, Old Scratch Pizza has gluten-free options! Old Scratch Pizza BGF Star Rating Old Scratch Pizza Gluten-Free Dining Safety Questions After visiting this location and speaking with management, I’m giving Old Scratch Pizza 4 out of 5 stars for gluten-free dining! Check out the responses to my gluten-free dining questions: If you would like a downloadable gluten-free dining safety checklist to have when you are eating out, fill out the form below!…
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Brick Oven Gluten-Free Pizza at Bencotto in Boston!
Authentic Italian Food at Bencotto in Boston Not only authentic Italian food at Bencotto’s in Boston, but brick oven gluten-free pizza! I was in heaven! I don’t think I’ve ever had better pizza to be honest, it was amazing! Our family recently took a trip to Boston this summer for a wedding, and did some sightseeing one day, and came across an excellent restaurant called Bencotto. Come to find out, there is an entire area in the North End of Boston that has a group of restaurants labeled ‘Little Italy’ that have been serving authentic Italian food for decades. Bencotto’s serves gluten-free pasta, gluten-free garlic bread, and brick oven gluten-free pizza! They have…
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Three Signs a Restaurant Isn’t Safe for Gluten-Free Dining
Not all restaurants are safe for gluten-free dining, unfortunately. Discover three warning signs that a restaurant may not be truly gluten-free friendly by reading below. Strong Warning Signs for Gluten-Free Dining Out Have you ever just stopped by a restaurant, maybe when you are traveling, hoping to find good gluten-free food only to become very disappointed? Been there, done that, many times lol. I know we feel like we live in a world where we are constantly thinking about the food we eat for safety reasons, but not everyone thinks that way. Even in this day and age, there are many restaurants that don’t even understand what gluten even is. Finding a good…
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Make Your Meal at Five Guys Gluten-Free!
Five Guys is an excellent option for those with gluten intolerance because there are many ways to make a meal at Five Guys gluten-free! Five Guys Restaurant Options Five Guys is a fast food restaurant that serves American cuisine: Burgers, hot dogs, fries, and shakes. Surprisingly, the majority of the items they offer are gluten-free. For full allergen information, please click here to access this page of their website. Here is what they have available in the store to let you know what items contain gluten: I am really impressed with Five Guys as they provide many options for those with gluten intolerance and are also aware of how to prep food properly…
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Is Culver’s an Affordable Gluten-Free Restaurant?
Great question right? I know for those with gluten intolerance, finding a restaurant that is entirely gluten free and affordable is like they just won the lottery lol, but some good news about Culver’s at least, they have many gluten-free options that are very affordable! Officially though, Culver’s is NOT a gluten-free restaurant because they have both gluten and gluten-free options and therefore cannot rule out contamination. They are considered a fast food restaurant with many gluten-free options though which gives more choices to those like me that have gluten intolerance. Culver’s Menu – Gluten-Free Options Culver’s menu consists of the basics of every fast food restaurant: Hamburgers, fries, chicken, seafood, salads, kid’s…
