I really enjoy a great road trip. This means an extended weekend or a planned multi-day trip which involves stopping and eating at places I've never heard of. That can be as easy as brushing a furry knot out of my long-haired cat when I'm not sure what's available in the next town, especially when I'm in the middle of nowhere. I've found a few ways to lessen the hardship of gluten-free on the road.

#1 Carry food with you at all times. Yes, and bring a superhero along with you as well (is Captain America available?). This can be easy if you find out what you like and keep it on hand. My suggestion: gluten-free protein bars and cookies. I really like protein drinks (single-serve powder is most accessible, although it can be costly). I take the protein from my bulk container and double bag the protein. This keeps costs down but gives me a few meals to hold me over until I find a safe restaurant to eat at.

Always bring yummy snack foods with you for the ride. Gas Stations do not have many gluten-free offerings, except for Oregon and California. These are the only two states which I have found more than 2 or 3 safe snacks to eat.

My favorite gluten-free snacks are KaPop Snacks, Deliciousness Foods, and Jai Mix. I've interviewed each of these owners on my podcast, and I would feel safe eating these snacks, even on vacation! They are reliable and do not use any gluten in their products or their process.

Remember to not carry chocolate with you on your road trip, chocolate melts, and makes a mess. Be cautious of coconut oil, as this will quickly melt in your car!

Check back for your next gluten-free on the road trip next blog!​

What comes to your mind when you think of gluten-free? Maybe you think of eating tasteless bread or not eating bread at all! Your mind may flurry on all of your favorite desserts that which contain piles of gluten and can never be eaten again! You may feel that if you have to lead a life of being gluten-free that your life would be over for good.

You'll be happy to know that’s not the case! You can lead a gluten-free lifestyle and still eat your favorite desserts with some of these tips and tricks to make your new experience a good one.

When you first embark on your new gluten-free life, you may feel a little let down because many items contain gluten. Now, it will be necessary to do a little searching around in order to find foods which are gluten free. Here are some easy food choices to start with on your gluten-free journey
Breads
Gluten-free breads are easy to find and are plentiful even in regular supermarkets. Some brands which I have a fondness for are Canyon Bakehouse, B Free, Udi's and Franz.  Look around the bakery of your local market - you may even find some local gluten-free breads on your supermarket's shelves. There are also many different flavors of gluten-free bread including white bread, multigrain, and Hawaiian bread. You are sure to find a flavor in the varieties of gluten-free bread to choose from.

Pasta
There are literally dozens and dozens of gluten-free pasta brands on the shelves today! Such a variety to choose from, and