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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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Nothing Bundt Cakes Gluten-Free Options!
Nothing Bundt Cakes Has Gluten-Free Options One night last week we were out getting dinner at Five Guys and right next door was a Nothing Bundt Cakes! I had heard from friends that they had a few gluten-free options so I thought I would check them out. It turns out Nothing Bundt Cakes has gluten-free options, only two unfortunately, but wow the taste was amazing!! This company was born when two moms in 1997 decided to start making them in their kitchens and look at how far they have come! Nothing Bundt Cakes is the largest specialty cake company, according to their website, with over 700 franchise locations nationwide and in Canada (mostly…
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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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Unique Gluten-Free Donut Shop – Glazed Donuts Made To Order!
A Popular Gluten-Free Bakery in Columbus, Ohio Well you don’t see this everywhere, but this little gluten-free bakery in Columbus has a dedicated area to where you can special order online or in person, gluten-free donuts! Donna’s Delicious Dozen A quaint little shop located in northwest Columbus has made to order donuts with a huge selection, including a dedicated fryer and prep area entirely for gluten-free donuts! You can read about what steps this shop takes to make sure there is no contamination by clicking here. This gluten-free bakery offers a ton of different types of donuts, some available on a walk-in basis (although the kind would depend on the season and when…
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How To Eat Out Gluten-Free in Florida
No more worries when you are trying to eat out gluten-free in Florida, I’ve found three great restaurants with tons of locations! Two of the restaurants are dedicated gluten-free and one goes to a great extent to make sure there is no contamination of gluten-containing ingredients. Fresh Kitchen I particularly look for restaurants with healthy choices and this one definitely hits the mark. Their goal is to provide convenient, tasty, customizable food for their patrons and they make their food from scratch every day cooked with 100% olive oil. All of their food is 100% gluten-free, with no processed sugars, antibiotic and hormone-free meats, and homemade sauces. They are bowl-based just like Bibibop…
