Hello Reader,

I had a surreal moment this week—my daughter turned 18! While that made me feel old, to add insult to injury, I received this message from Apple:

"According to the birthday associated with their account, [my daughter's name] is now an adult, and has access to their device settings, including Screen Time."

Translation: I no longer have parental control of her screen time or settings. 🥺

Oh dear, wish me luck!

Now, on to a few announcements from the world of the [gluten] free:

November Boxes Ship Monday

My November Love Me Gluten Free box might be my best box yet. If you've been dragging your feet, don't delay. Once you see it, you'll be kicking yourself for missing out.

Use the code NOVEMBERLOVE for 20% off your first box at lovemeglutenfree.com, subscriptions only. Or get 20% off all your boxes with a 12-month commitment - no code needed!

Get these October Deals Before They're Gone

I wanted to highlight a few fantastic deals for those who receive my monthly Love Me Gluten Free boxes + this community (you!). Take advantage before they expire...

Gluten-Free Meister: This ramen has been getting rave reviews, and I think trying is believing. This is authentic Japanese ramen made without gluten, of course! Use the code LOVEME15 for 15% off at glutenfreemeister.co.

Schar: Schar is a beloved brand, and the largest gluten-free brand in Europe! I've been noshing on their new animal cracker cookies. Enjoy 20% off everything at schaer.com with the code LOVEMESCHAR.

Sweet Sydney's: If you like fresh-baked cookies, then Sweet Sydney's is for you! Stock up on these cookies for the holidays while my coupon is hot. They freeze well. Get 20% off at sweetsydneys.com with the code LOVESYDNEYS.

Top Fox: Looking for an American-made, wholesome snack? Check out the full line-up of pop-roasted pumpkin and sunflower seeds at topfoxsnacks.com. Use the code LOVEME20 for 20% off.

🔥 I also have active 20% off coupon codes for the following brands -- all codes are listed on my blog:

• b'cuz granola bites (perfect for snacking)
• Maine Crisps crackers (I just bought 10 packs using my coupon!!)
• Confetti Veggie Chips (made with REAL vegetables)
• Kate's Real Food (impressive, clean ingredient bars)
• Maja (tasty oatmeal and baking mixes)
• Zolli Candy (you may know Zolli for its lollipops, but give its caramels and taffy a try - both fabulous!)

My 25th Podcast Episode 🎉

This week on Gluten Free Unwrapped, I interviewed my dear friend and the uber‑wise Colin O’Neal, president of Gluten Free & More magazine.

Colin has created a stunning publication filled with recipes, product recommendations, and helpful content for everyday gluten-free living. And if you haven’t met Colin, you’ll quickly learn that this work is deeply personal to him.

We discuss how the gluten-free movement has evolved, why his magazine is thriving despite a decline in industry print subscriptions, and how his art background enables him to create a magazine on par with titles like Bon Appétit.

🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts (Apple Podcast | Spotify)

As I mentioned last week, this podcast is some of my best content yet—but it needs more ears.

If you haven’t already, please search “Gluten Free Unwrapped” in your podcast app, download the episode with Colin, and/or check out my other episodes - two I highly recommend include Alex Murphy, CEO of BFree, and Karen Hertz, founder of Holidaily Brewing Co.

Thank you for giving me the motivation to keep going. More episodes to come! ❤️

Can You Serve in the Military If You Have Celiac?

I love when readers ask questions I don’t know the answer to—it gives me a reason to dig deeper!

Recently, someone asked if celiac disease disqualifies someone from serving in the U.S. military. I found an article from the Army Times detailing eight surprising medical conditions that can prevent enlistment, and, of course, celiac disease is on the list, along with food allergies.

Why? Likely because service members can be deployed where gluten-free meals are limited, and cross-contamination from prepared group meals could make someone ill.

While some branches may allow service thanks to the growing availability of gluten-free MREs, celiac disease will likely preclude military service.

More from GF Land

Halloween Candy: Don't be tricked by hidden gluten this Halloween. Be sure to consult my list of gluten-free candies to determine which are safe and which are not. Remember, information can change from year to year - and the information on the label will ALWAYS be the most accurate.

New Research on NCGWS: According to new research published this week in Gut, about 1 in 10 people worldwide experience symptoms like bloating, fatigue, or headaches after eating gluten or wheat—even though they don’t have celiac disease or a wheat allergy. This is one of the first studies to investigate the global prevalence of this disorder.

A Spooky Recipe: And it wouldn't be Halloween without a bit of baking magic. These are my spooktacular gluten-free sugar cookies made with vegan royal icing. If I can make these, you can make them. 😉 Get the recipe here.

Have a wonderful Halloween and weekend, friends. See you next week!

Sincerely,

Jenny

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