Wake Up and Read the Labels!

The Journey to Gluten-Free Cookies with Addison LaBonte


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Chronic pain often serves as a wake-up call, signaling the need for lifestyle and diet changes. While these kinds of changes can be tough, Addison LaBonte is on a mission to make it easier with better-for-you desserts made with real ingredients.

Addison is the founder of Sweet Addison’s. Her life took a turn when she was diagnosed with compartment syndrome, a painful condition that forced her to change her lifestyle. Unable to run, she tried a gluten-free diet and healthier eating habits out of desperation. When she found relief, it sparked an idea – why not create delicious cookies that fit her new lifestyle?

In this episode, Addison talks with Jen about her journey to healing chronic pain by changing her diet, the benefits of going gluten-free, and creating Sweet Addison’s..


Key Takeaways

  • [01:40] - How Addison was diagnosed with compartment syndrome.
  • [07:31] - Who should explore gluten-free.
  • [08:27] - Why Addison named her cookie company Sweet Addison’s.
  • [09:25] - Products made by Sweet Addison’s and their ingredients.
  • [19:22] - Why Sweet Addison’s doesn’t compromise on flavor.
  • [24:23] - Sweet Addison’s mission.
  • [25:28] - Where you can find Sweet Addison’s cookies.

  • Quotes

    [05:20] - “To say that becoming gluten-free and reading food labels was life-changing is an understatement for me.” ~ Addison LaBonte

    [07:31] “When people say, do you think everybody should become gluten-free? I say honestly, yes.” ~ Addison LaBonte

    [20:08] - “One of the biggest feedbacks I get from people is, I can't believe that something this healthy can taste this good.” ~ Addison LaBonte


    Links 

    • Addison LaBonte Instagram
    • Sweet Addison’s
    • Sweet Addison’s Instagram
    • The University of Maine
    • Chips Ahoy!
    • Mrs. Fields
    • Famous Amos

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