Today on Gluten Free Unwrapped, we're tackling the topics that cause the most arguments, confusion, and anxiety in the celiac community. In fact, if you spend any time in gluten-free Facebook groups or on social media, you know that the rules of living with celiac disease can sometimes feel intense and contradictory.

To help us separate fact from fiction, host Jenny Finke chats with Selena DeVries, a Registered Dietitian who specializes in celiac disease and is the voice behind Celiac Made Simple on Instagram.

In this episode, Jenny and Selena discuss:

How misinformation in online forums shaped Selena's approach to celiac disease today.

Myth or Fact? Selena debunks many myths, including:

• 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?

Decoding Food Labels: Selena shares the truth behind:

• Why some products can contain wheat and still be gluten-free
• What precautionary labels like "May contain wheat" actually mean
• Are oats safe?

This is another can't-miss episode to help you live your best gluten-free life.

Connect with Selena DeVries, RD

Instagram: @celiac_made_simple

Website: selenard.com

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Celiac Confusion

03:07 Selena DeVries: A Celiac's Journey

06:02 Fact vs. Fiction: The Shared Toaster Debate

09:03 Envelope Glue: Myth Busting

12:03 Kissing After Gluten: Understanding the Risks

14:52 Convection Ovens: Debunking Cross-Contamination Myths

20:12 Understanding Gluten in Cosmetics

24:32 Decoding Food Labels for Celiac Safety

33:37 The Controversy of Oats in a Gluten-Free Diet

37:38 Navigating the Gluten-Free Journey with Confidence