Hello Reader,

I just spent the last few days at a food show called Newtopia Now. As usual, I was on the hunt for new products and brands to share with you. 👀

Please look at my latest Instagram post. I feature some of the coolest new + emerging products I found. Here's a sneak peek at two of my favs finds:

How Much Gluten Does It Take to Trigger Celiac Disease?

We talk a lot about crumbs and cross-contact, but how much gluten does it take to trigger an immune response in someone with celiac disease?

A new study this month in Gastroenterology put that question to the test.

Researchers gave 51 adults with biopsy-confirmed celiac disease small doses of gluten, from 1 mg to 1,000 mg, and measured their immune response.

Here's what they found:

• At 90 mg, 36% showed an immune response.
• At 8 mg, 27% showed an immune response.
• At just 3 mg, 17% showed an immune response.
• At 1 and 2 mg, no immune response was detected.

The pattern wasn't perfectly linear (a couple of mid-range doses didn't fit the trend), highlighting just how much individual sensitivity can vary. But here's what caught my attention: even very small amounts of gluten triggered a measurable immune response in some people.

For context, one of the landmark studies that helped inform the FDA's 20 ppm gluten-free standard found that 10 mg of gluten per day for 90 days did not cause significant intestinal changes overall, while 50 mg per day did. [You can learn more about how the FDA set the 20 ppm limit in this article.]

So, does this new study mean the U.S. 20 ppm "gluten-free" standard is suddenly unsafe? Not necessarily. This was a small study measuring an immediate immune response after a single exposure, not long-term intestinal damage.

But it certainly has me asking more questions...

🦖 Meet the Brand: Actual Veggies

I have to tell you about a brand I've been enjoying a lot lately: Actual Veggies.

A few months ago, their team reached out because they wanted to get involved with Love Me Gluten Free. They sent me a bunch of products to try, and we quickly fell in love.

Their philosophy is pretty simple: Why make vegetables pretend to be meat when vegetables can be delicious all on their own?

They started with big, colorful veggie burgers made with actual vegetables you can see, and now they've expanded into something especially fun: Dinoasaur Nuggets!

The Dino Nuggets come in three flavors, are made with real veggies, and most importantly for us, they're certified gluten-free. 🦖

They just launched at Whole Foods nationwide, and Actual Veggies gave me a $2 off coupon to share with you!

​CLICK HERE to redeem your $2 offer.

📦 10 Days Until September Boxes Ship!

I'm trying not to give too much away, but I really love our upcoming September box. It's packed with easy meal starters, some brands that are completely new to Love Me Gluten Free, and a Mystery Gift that's especially meaningful to me. 💚

Boxes ship in just 10 days, and I can't wait for you to see this one.

Use code SEPTEMBER20 for 20% off your first box. → Reserve your box here (dairy-free option available, limited supplies)

PS: This is our August box. ↓ September will be different but just as amazing! Every box includes 9-11 products.

New Product Alert

The gluten-free community is going gaga about news that Feel Good Foods has created crispy Onion Rings. I love a good onion ring and can't wait to have one. I'll report back when I find them.

🩷 Life Update

Next week, I'm taking my daughter to college, and she's going across-the-country far. My son is also heading back to school for his senior year.

This means the next time you hear from me, I'll officially be an empty nester.

I'm excited for them and, honestly, excited about this next chapter for me, too.

There's so much happening with Love Me Gluten Free between the boxes and the LMGF Market, and... I'm also working on another new project that I'm not quite ready to reveal. 👀

I snapped this family photo last week. With both kids heading back to school, I'm holding onto these moments a little tighter. ❤️

See you next week!

Sincerely,

Jenny

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