Gluten Free Engineer - Making Gluten Free Easy
Feeling lost, overwhelmed, or frustrated on your gluten-free journey? I felt that way and you’ve come to the right place to feel supported, understood and to find gluten free to be easier.
Hi, I’m Carrie Saunders, host of The Gluten Free Engineer. As someone with celiac disease (or coeliac, depending on where you’re from!), I understand the confusion and overwhelm that come with it. With a husband and three kids also navigating this lifestyle, I’ve learned the hard way how to make gluten-free living easier, safer, and more enjoyable.
Whether you’re new to gluten-free living or a seasoned foodie looking for fresh ideas, this podcast is for you. Each week, we’ll dive into topics like:
- Avoiding cross-contamination and staying safe
- Mouthwatering recipes and recipe conversion tips
- Honest gluten-free product reviews
- Travel hacks and dining-out strategies
- Insights from expert guest speakers
Join me every week as we tackle the challenges of celiac disease, gluten intolerance, and gluten-free living head-on—making it simpler, more delicious, and even fun! Don’t miss an episode—subscribe now and start thriving on your gluten-free journey.
Episodes
70 episodes
Things Doctors Don’t Explain After a Celiac Diagnosis
You finally get diagnosed with celiac disease. And in some ways… it’s a relief. You have answers. You know what’s been causing your symptoms. But then… you leave the appointment. A...
Are “Certified Gluten-Free” Foods Actually Safer?
You’re standing in the grocery store… looking at two products. One says “gluten-free.” The other says “certified gluten-free.” And now you’re wondering… is there actually a difference? <...
Can Cross Contamination Really Make You Sick?
You order something gluten-free. Or someone tells you, “Don’t worry, it’s safe.” But something feels… off. And later, you don’t feel great. And now you’re wondering… was that actually cro...
Should I Eat This? A Gluten-Free Decision Framework
You’re staring at a plate of food… Or maybe a label… Or someone just told you, “Yeah, it should be fine.” And you pause. Because you don’t really know if it’s safe.
What to Say When Someone Doesn’t Take Gluten Seriously
Have you ever had someone say something like ‘a little bit won’t hurt you’ or ‘just take the bun off’… and you didn’t know what to say in the moment? You’re not alone. These situations can feel awkward, frustrating, and sometimes even a ...
How I Handle Eating at Other People’s Houses
If you’ve ever been invited to someone’s house and immediately thought… what am I going to eat… is this safe… how do I not make this awkward… this episode is for you. Eating gluten-free at other people’s houses can feel stressful, e...
The Gluten-Free Staples I Always Keep in My Kitchen
One of the biggest questions I hear from people who are new to gluten-free living is this. What should I actually keep in my kitchen? When you first go gluten-free, it can feel like everything you used to buy is suddenly off limits. ...
My Go-To Gluten-Free Meals for Busy Weeks
If you’ve ever had one of those weeks where you’re tired, busy, and the last thing you want to do is figure out a complicated gluten-free meal, this episode is for you. Today I’m sharing my go-to gluten-free meals for busy weeks....
Why Some People React to Gluten-Free Oats
Have you ever added certified gluten-free oats back into your diet… only to feel bloated, foggy, or just off — and wondered, are oats actually safe? You’re not imagining it. Some people with celiac disease or glut...
Do Gluten Digest Enzymes Work?
If you’ve ever wondered whether gluten digest enzymes actually work — especially if you have celiac disease — this episode is for you. I’m going to share what the research says, what these enzymes are designed to do, and a...
Why Gluten Reactions Can Be Delayed
Have you ever eaten something, felt fine, and then hours later or even the next day felt terrible and wondered, was that gluten? Delayed gluten reactions are incredibly common, but they're also incredibly confusing. Today ...
How To Navigate Alcohol And Mocktails When You’re Gluten-Free
If you’re gluten-free and unsure how alcohol fits into your life — whether you drink occasionally, rarely, or not at all — this episode is for you. Drinking gluten-free can be confusing, and the risks aren’t always about what...
What is IBS and Why It Is Often a Placeholder Diagnosis
If you’ve ever been told you have IBS and walked away feeling confused, dismissed, or still sick, I want you to know you’re not alone. IBS is a real diagnosis — but for many people, it’s also the label given when we don’t yet unders...
Why Food Anxiety Is So Common When You’re Gluten-Free And How to Feel Better
If food makes you nervous now that you are gluten free — if you overthink menus, hesitate at social events, or feel a pit in your stomach when you’re not in control of the food — I want you to know this first: you’re not broken, dramatic, or do...
The Questions I Wish I Had Asked My Doctor Sooner (About Celiac or Gluten Intolerance)
When I was first navigating celiac disease and gluten intolerance, I trusted that my doctor would tell me everything I needed to know. But looking back, there are so many questions I wish I had asked sooner — questions that would have saved ...
Gluten-Free Grocery Shopping Without the Overwhelm
If grocery shopping gluten-free feels exhausting — reading labels, second-guessing ingredients, and wondering if you’re missing something — this episode is for you. Gluten-free grocery shopping doesn’t have to take forever or leave ...
The 7 Sneakiest Places Gluten Shows Up
When I first went gluten-free, I thought avoiding bread and pasta was enough. I quickly learned how wrong that was. Gluten hides in places you’d never expect — places that shocked me when I first discovered them. Today, I’m s...
The Gluten-Free Foods That Actually Hurt My Healing (Even Though They’re Safe)
One of the most confusing parts of going gluten-free is this: you remove gluten, you follow all the rules, and you’re still not feeling great. You’re eating foods that are technically gluten-free… so why are you still bloated, foggy, or uncomfo...
What I Stopped Doing After Going Gluten-Free (And Why It Changed Everything)
When I first went gluten-free, I focused so much on what I needed to start doing — reading labels, avoiding cross-contact, learning new recipes. But honestly? The things I STOPPED doing made the biggest difference in how I felt a...
The Gluten-Free Habits That Made My Life 10 Times Easier
When I first went gluten-free, everything felt overwhelming. Reading every label, worrying about cross-contact, trying to figure out what was safe… it was a lot. But over the years, I’ve built small habits that have made my gluten-free life ...
The Gluten-Free Foods I Always Keep In My Kitchen
If you’ve ever stood in your kitchen thinking, ‘Okay… what can I actually eat that’s gluten-free, easy, and satisfying?’ it’s something I used to do every day. Today, I’m sharing the gluten-free foods I always keep in my kitchen....
5 Things I Wish I Knew When I First Went Gluten-Free
If you’re new to the gluten-free lifestyle — or you remember those early days of feeling overwhelmed — today’s episode is for you. When I first went gluten-free, I had no idea how much my life was about to change… for the bet...
Why Some People React to Gluten-Free Foods
You’ve gone gluten-free, but something still isn’t right. You’re doing everything ‘by the book,’ avoiding gluten completely — and yet, you’re still bloated, tired, or having reactions. So what’s going on? In today...
How Long Does It Really Take to Heal After Going Gluten-Free?
If you’ve just gone gluten-free, you might be wondering — how long does it actually take to feel better? Is it days, weeks, or months? Healing looks different for everyone, and it’s not always a straight line. In today’s epis...
Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Menu Ideas (That Everyone Will Love)
One of the biggest worries people have when going gluten-free is, ‘What on earth am I going to eat at Thanksgiving?’ Will it still taste good? Will everyone else actually enjoy it too? The good news is — yes, absolutely! I...