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The Trader Joe Myth that Just Won't Go Away

The myth that Trader Joe's gluten-free products aren't really gluten-free just won't go away.

I feel like there are people who insist that Trader Joe's products contain gluten and that Trader Joe's is lying to them.

Alas, Trader Joe's follows the same FDA gluten-free labeling guidelines as everyone else, and I can't imagine that the grocery store chain is trying to secretly trick the celiac community into buying their products and then poisoning them.

I have an entire article dedicated to debunking this myth and explaining where I think its roots lie. It's a fascinating read - I hope you'll take a moment to check it out.

Read: Can You Trust Trader Joe's Gluten-Free Claims​

Remember, the next time you hear someone spreading unfounded information about Trader Joe's, let that misinformation stop with you.

And Speaking of Myth Busting...

This week on Gluten Free Unwrapped, I interviewed Selena DeVries, a Registered Dietitian who specializes in celiac disease. She is also the voice behind Celiac Made Simple (give her a follow!).

I put Selena in the hot seat and asked her if the following rumors are myths or facts. We go through them all in detail - making this a can't miss episode!!

• Can you use a shared toaster?
• Is there gluten in envelopes?
• Is it safe to kiss a partner who just ate gluten?
• Are convection ovens a risk for cross-contamination?
• Do you need to worry about gluten in cosmetics?
• How come some products contain wheat and are still labeled gluten-free?
• What do precautionary labels like “May contain wheat” actually mean?
• Are oats safe?

📣 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and my blog. It means so much to me when you tune in!

Let the Best Tortilla Win!

It truly is a great time to be gluten-free, and today, I want to spotlight the tortilla aisle.

My go-to tortilla remains BFree. The tortillas are super soft and bend without breaking. They stay fresh and soft, even at room temperature, and they don't require heating to taste good. In other words, they taste and feel most like a normal tortilla!

But there appears to be some stiff competition today.

Siete also has a line of tasty tortillas. Please note that these come frozen and require heating.

This week, Siete launched a Sourdough-Style and Maíz Organic Yellow Corn tortilla. Very exciting!

And then there are a few other tortilla brands that are worth trying:

• Rise & Puff, found at Sprouts, puff up when heated, and from what I hear, taste incredible.
• Mission, which is found everywhere, is the least expensive and most accessible tortilla on the market.
• Coyotas Tortillas are grain-free and perhaps have the cleanest ingredient list of all! These also require heating.

What's your go-to tortilla or wrap?

In the News

New Gluten-Free Market: You can support gluten-free brands and our small business every time you shop at the new Love Me Gluten Free Market. We are adding new gluten-free brands to our online grocery store every week - stop by and take a peek. We are still working out the kinks, but everything is live.

May Boxes Ship Monday: If you have a Love Me Gluten Free subscription, please note that boxes ship on Monday, May 4th. Get ready for another exciting month of fun and carefully curated gluten-free goodies delivered to your doorstep.

It's crazy to say this because we haven't shipped our May box yet, but it looks like our May box will be sold out by the time you get this email. That said, you can always pre-order a June box at lovemeglutenfree.com to ensure you don't miss our next one. June boxes ship on June 1st. (Dairy-free options now available.)

Gluten Free Sunshine Walk: My friend Natasha is hosting the Gluten Free Sunshine Walk on May 3 in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey. We've provided some items for her goodie bags - so be sure to attend if you're in the area and snag some LMGF swag. RSVP HERE.

Have a great weekend, friends!

Sincerely,

Jenny

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