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
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.
And now you’re stuck in that moment of…
“Do I eat this… or not?”
You don’t want to be rude.
You don’t want to overthink it.
But you also don’t want to get sick.
So how do you actually decide?
In this episode, I’m going to walk you th...
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 little isolating.
Today I’m going to walk through what to say when someone doesn’t take gluten seriously, how to handle those conversations without being confrontational, and how to set ...
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, especially in the beginning. Today I’m sharing how I personally handle it now, what I’ve learned along the way, and how you can approach these situations with more confidence and less anxiety.
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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.
But the truth is, once you know your staples, cooking gluten-free becomes much easier. Today I am sharing the gluten-free staples I always keep in my kitchen. These are the ingredients that ...
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. These are meals that are simple, repeatable, and family approved. Nothing fancy. Just real meals that work when life gets busy.
This episode is brought to you by Find Me Gluten Free—your g...
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 gluten sensitivity truly do react to oats, even when they’re labeled gluten-free. Today we’re going to break down why that happens, what the research says, and how to decide whether oats belong in your gluten-free ...
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 also our personal experience using them cautiously for accidental exposure.
This is not about replacing a strict gluten-free diet. It’s about understanding what these products can and cannot realistical...
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 we're going to talk about why gluten reactions aren't always immediate, what happens in the body, and how to think about delayed symptoms without spiraling into anxiety. If you've e...
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’s in your glass. Today, I’m sharing what I’ve learned about drinking safely while gluten-free, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic options, real-life risks people don’t talk about, and how to mak...
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 understand what’s actually irritating the gut. Today, I want to talk about why IBS is so commonly diagnosed, what it really means, and why it often becomes a stopping point when it should be the be...
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 doing gluten-free wrong. Food anxiety is incredibly common when you’re gluten-free, especially with celiac or gluten sensitivity.
Today, we’re talking about why that anxiety develop...
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 me time, stress, and unnecessary symptoms.
Today, I’m sharing the questions I wish I had brought to my doctor earlier, so you can feel more informed, more confident, and better equip...
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 you feeling overwhelmed. Today, I’m sharing how I approach gluten-free grocery shopping in a way that feels calmer, more confident, and much less stressful.
This isn’t about being fast — it’s...
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 sharing the 7 sneakiest places gluten shows up, why they’re risky, and how to protect yourself without feeling overwhelmed. Stick around until the end, because the last one on this list caught me com...
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 uncomfortable?
Today, I want to talk about the gluten-free foods that actually hurt my healing, even though they were considered safe. This episode isn’t about fear or restriction. It’s ...
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 and how confident I became.
Today, I’m sharing the habits, mindsets, and patterns I stopped once I started living gluten-free — and why those changes completely transformed my healing.
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 so much easier.
In today’s episode, I’m sharing those habits — the simple things I do almost without thinking now, but that completely changed my confidence, my routines, and my sani...
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. These are my everyday staples — the things that help me stay safe, make quick meals, and avoid that panic when I’m hungry and tired.
And stick around until the end, because I’ll share the one p...
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 better AND the harder. I made mistakes, I was frustrated in grocery aisles, and I learned so many things the hard way. Today, I’m sharing the 5 things I wish I knew when I first went gluten-free, so yo...
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’s episode, we’re diving into why some people react to gluten-free foods — even when they’re technically safe. I’ll break down common triggers, what to look out for on ingredient labels, and how to start figuri...
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