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Favorite Savory Snack: Pop Chips

3/23/2015

One of my fave savory gluten free indulgences when I want a snack are popchips. The potato popchips come in seven different flavors (sour cream and onion are my pick), and have no preservatives, no fake flavors, no GMO and no fake colors. Definitely a better alternative to greasy, fried potato chips, these chips easily satisfy any snack craving. All products made by popchips are gluten free and have been officially certified by the gluten-free certification organization (http://www.gluten.net/); a program of the gluten intolerance group®, also known as gig®.

For the best price on popchips, I order them on Amazon.

— The Healthy Celiac

Popchips Popped Chip Snack Variety Pack (0.8 Oz. - 12 Pack) Never Fried, Never Baked!!!!! Three Flavor Variety Mix (4 Barbecue Potato - 4 Original Potato - 4 Sour Cream & Onion Potato)

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Inside My Gluten Free(ish) Makeup Bag

3/18/2015

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There are lots of mixed feelings out there about Celiacs using exclusively gluten free makeup. For example, I don't have a strong need to use gluten free mascara — I'm a big devotee of L'Oreal Paris Double Extend Beauty Tubes Mascara, and once it's on my eyes, I'm not touching it. When it comes to face makeup though, I do like keep all my products gluten free because of the risk of cross contaminating myself (touching my face then picking up food, etc).

Now, some of the products I use, can not be guaranteed gluten free by the manufacturers. This is because many brands wish cover their legal bases, and state that they can not guarantee no gluten cross contamination from the sourced raw materials used in their products. Personally, I choose to still use these products anyways. As a general practice, once I was diagnosed with celiac disease, I began training myself to make great efforts to wash my hands right after applying my makeup, and not touch my face. Now, the makeup I use 100% a personal choice, and everyone has to make their own decision about what products and brands they are comfortable using.

Here are my go-to gluten free makeup items:

• Benefit Cosmetics Dandelion blush — I love this blush, the light pink color is great, and it goes on pretty sheer, meaning it can be layered really nicely.
According to the Benefit website: "We may have wheat germ in a few remaining products, all others have been reformulated to withdraw all wheat protein hydrolysates, even though these ingredients are still widely used elsewhere in the cosmetics industry today. It should however be noted that in spite of all the care we take over the traceability of our raw materials, we cannot guarantee that the raw materials used may not have come into contact accidentally with gluten during their manufacturing process at our suppliers."

• Physicians Formula Bronze Booster — This bronzer has an awesome color / tone that doesn't come out orange at all. It's also fairly well priced.
All Physicians Formula products are gluten free.

• Laura Mercier Smooth Finish Flawless Fluide — This foundation is nice and light, and the brand offers a great variety of shades to choose from. I never feel like I have a 'cakey' look when I wear this foundation. I have also never had any kind of glutenous reaction to this product.
According to the Laura Mercier website: "We do not claim that any of our products are gluten free, as they are processed in manufacturing plants where products containing gluten ingredients are also made."

• MAKE UP FOR EVER Mist and Fix — This is a makeup setting spray that goes on light, and moisturizes skin. I use it before a night out to make sure my makeup stays in place!
According to the MAKE UP FOR EVER website: "The following MAKE UP FOR EVER products may contain gluten, or trace elements of gluten: Plasto Wax, Matte Lip, Mat Velvet+, Lift Concealer, Moisturizing Lip Balm and Duo Mat. To the best of our knowledge, the rest of our products are gluten-free based on the information provided by our raw materials suppliers."

• Josie Maran Argan Creamy Concealer Crayon — While this product is technically a concealer, I use it as a highlighter stick (thanks for the tip SEPHORA). I put some on my cheek bones and down the center of my nose, and then blend in (using my SEPHORA Pro Airbrush Concealer Brush) for a nice light face highlight.
According to the Josie Maran website: "The Argan Moisture Stick, the Mini Argan Moisture Stick, and the Argan Color Sticks in Rosey and Petal Pink all contain wheat germ oil. Studies have proven inconclusive as to whether or not wheat germ oil contains gluten, but we believe it's safer to err on the side of caution for those with gluten sensitivity. Our cosmetics are made following good manufacturing practices; however, they may be produced or stored near gluten containing ingredients."

• Dior Addict Lipstick — I have a large collection of various Dior lipsticks (my current fave is the shade 'Beige Casual') and lip glosses and love them all! There are always two or three floating around my makeup bag at any given moment.
None of the Dior lipsticks or lip products contain gluten, and are not produced on lines that contain gluten.

• EOS Lip Balm — Just like my Dior lipsticks, I have EOS Lip Balms in every purse, cosmetic bag and compartment of my car. These lip balms are moisturizing and come in fabulous flavors.
All EOS products are gluten free.

Here are links to all my favorites:

Benefit Cosmetics Dandelion

Physicians Formula Bronze Booster Glow-Boosting Pressed Bronzer, Medium to Dark, 0.3 Ounce

Laura Mercier Smooth Finish Flawless Fluide, shade=Dune

MAKE UP FOR EVER Mist & Fix Make-Up Setting Spray 1.01 fl. oz. Travel Size

Josie Maran Argan Creamy Concealer Crayon Light 1 0.1 oz

Christian Dior Addict Lipstick Beige Casual for Women, 0.12 Ounce

Eos Organic Smooth Sphere Lip Balm - Summer Fruit, Sweet Mint, Strawberry Sorbet, Honeysuckle Honeydew (4 Pack)

SEPHORA COLLECTION Pro Airbrush Concealer Brush #57

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Diet Staple: KIND Bars

3/15/2015

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The KIND Snacks tag line is: Ingredients you can see and pronounce — a philosophy that I wholeheartedly agree with. The general awesomeness of KIND bars in no new revelation. Found in grocery stores and at Starbucks counters everywhere, these awesome gluten free and vegetarian bars have become one of my diet staples, especially when I am traveling.

As most celiacs know, sometimes you find yourself stuck with nothing edible in sight. As your blood sugar drops and your resolve to keep living begins to dwindle, you would do anything to get your hands on something gluten free to eat. Frustrated with this feeling, I now stock up on KIND bars in bulk. Last year I took a trip to Jordan, and I'm not sure what I would have done without the case of KIND bars that I stashed in my suitcase. They have also really come in handy when I have been stuck in airports (thanks for nothing Terminal 3 at LAX) and on airplanes that offer nothing in the way of gluten free snacks.

I highly recommend investing in a case of KIND bars to keep on hand (also great to stash a few in the car). They have become one of my number one travel necessities. I buy mine off Amazon for the best price!

Kind Bars Variety Pack, 12 Different Flavors, 1.4oz bars

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Miss Meringue Petites

3/1/2015

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Miss Meringue Classique LOW FAT Meringue Cookies Belgian Chocolate Chip Petites 4.0 oz. (Pack of 3)

If you are seeking a delicious, low calorie sweet indulgence, then look no further than the Miss Meringue Petite cookies. These amazing little bite sized meringue cookies come in a variety of flavors (the Belgian Chocolate Chip are my favorite) and are only ten calories a piece! They are also made with all natural ingredients and are low in fat. You also get quite a few cookies in each container, making the price tag worth it. The Miss Meringue website isn't the most user/shopper friendly however, so I suggest ordering off Amazon.

— The Healthy Celiac

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Favorite Savory Snack: Pop Chips

Inside My Gluten Free(ish) Makeup Bag

Diet Staple: KIND Bars

Miss Meringue Petites

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