15 Gluten-Free Gift Ideas from Celiac Dietitian

Selena De Vries is dedicated to helping individuals who are struggling with digestive issues find food freedom. Selena understands that celiac disease not only effects one’s physical health but also effects one’s emotional health. Using an integrative approach in the management of digestive health conditions, she provides support for those with celiac disease/gluten sensitivity and nutrition coaching for other digestive health conditions.

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Are you stuck on gift ideas for your loved one with celiac disease? Don’t worry, I have you covered with lots of suggestions that they will love!

Here are my top gift ideas!

1. Cast Iron Pizza Pan

Gluten free pizza crusts are pretty tricky to make as the crust can get soggy or rock hard (unfortunately, it can go both ways). This cast iron skillet helps the crust to get nice and golden brown with a touch of crispiness.

These pans are also awesome for making crispy oven baked french fries!

2. GF Cookbooks

A few of my favorites include:

3. Subscription to a GF magazine

4. Good Cooking Pans

I am a huge fan of having good cookware. Good cookware is the key to building great flavor when cooking gluten free.

Greenlife pans – healthier, green solution to teflon, nonstick pans.
Cast iron pans
Le Creuset pots and bakeware

5. Membership to Wellness

Almost all people, celiac or not, can benefit from incorporating more self-care!

Yoga, dance, pilates, swimming, spin, barre, or any other exercise passes are some examples.

6. Digital Scale for Gluten Free Baking

Anyone who likes to bake gluten free or is having problems getting their gluten free baked goods to turn out, needs to start baking with a scale. A scale takes gluten free baked goods to the next level!

7. Good Quality Dark Chocolate (that is also gluten free).

Endangered species dark chocolate

Choices Market and Nature’s Fare in Kelowna carry this brand.

8. Travelling Supplies

Anyone with celiac disease is going to be packing around food with them quite often! Here are some frequently used items:

Toaster bags
Individual steamer container for hotel rooms
Collapsible cutting board
Lunch bags
Reuseable snack and sandwich sacks

9. Children’s Books

Little ones with celiac disease would enjoy these books.

10. Gift Basket

Make a gift basket with any of the assortments listed. Maybe add in a few bottles of good wine for adult celiacs!

11. Essential Oils and Relaxation

I like Sage Wellness in BC. Some of my favorites include:

Sleep well tea
Lavender bath salt soak
Diffuser with an array of any of their diffuser blends

12. Gluten Free Baking Items

Nuts/seeds, candies and dried fruits can be difficult to find and are expensive. Seeds should be purchased with a ‘gluten free’ claim and all of them need to purchased in a package and not from a bulk food bin further increasing the price. So, these can be great to gift!

13. Gluten Free Getaways

Learn how to vet an all-inclusive resort!

14. Reusable Shopping Bags

I always get a funny look from the cashier when I come in with only one bag for packing my pelthora of groceries. They always think it won’t fit, but, oh, it does! These mesh bags are great for expanding and can carry up to 40lbs.

15. The Gift of Wine

Adults only! Ok, this one is my fave. This is a great gift for wine connoisseurs in the family. Gift them a membership and they will receive two bottles a month of BC wines not normally found at your liquor store, specialized tasting notes, classic food pairings from an expert chef and a newsletter giving you an inside look at the featured winery – All delivered directly to your door!

Um, can you say ahh-mazing! Hint, hint to any family reading this, ha!

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I’m Selena – THE CELIAC DIETITIAN

I operate an online private practice specializing in the dietary management of celiac disease and the gluten free diet. And, I’m celiac too.

As the go-to expert on everything gluten free, I help people master the gluten-free diet so they can live gluten free with more ease.

I take the ‘complicated’ out of the gluten free diet, and give you the practical and realistic advice you need so you can still live your life!

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Does it feel like celiac disease is taking over your life?
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Are you thinking about celiac from the time you wake up, to the time you go to bed?
Are you worried about cross contact? ,
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Are you experiencing persistent symptoms?
Does celiac disease often creep into your thoughts?

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Eat Out with Confidence – Group Coaching – Become a Celiac Savvy Restaurant Diner
If you find yourself avoiding eating out because of anxiety around cross contact, not knowing the right questions to ask, or not trusting that the staff are taking you seriously, then this online, group coaching course is for you.
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