What happens when an entire family cuts out gluten? Our family has been gluten-free for years, and the experience changed how we think about food, health, grocery shopping, and feeding our kids.

Welcome to We're Gonna Cuddle After This, the podcast hosted by husband and wife Michael Riggs and Carli Riggs, where we talk about family life, marriage, parenting, natural eating, and the everyday chaos of raising a big family.

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In this episode, we share why we became a gluten-free family, the symptoms and experiences that led us to eliminate wheat and gluten, and how we make the lifestyle work without spending a fortune on expensive specialty products.

Michael shares his personal experience with migraines, brain fog, digestive problems, and emotional struggles that he noticed improved after removing gluten from his diet. Carli explains how she gradually adopted a gluten-free lifestyle, what they noticed with their son, and why they ultimately decided to keep their entire kitchen gluten-free.

We also discuss our concerns about American wheat, our experiences with processed foods and artificial food dyes, and the importance of understanding what goes into the food we feed our family.

But this episode isn't just about what we stopped eating. It's about how to make a gluten-free lifestyle practical, affordable, and enjoyable for a family with kids.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 — Why We Went Gluten-Free as a Family

07:17 — Gluten-Free Diet for Beginners: What You Need to Know

08:35 — What Is Gluten? Foods That Contain Wheat, Barley, and Rye

09:15 — Naturally Gluten-Free Foods and Reading Food Labels

10:18 — Why Our Whole Family Went Gluten-Free

11:11 — Gluten, Migraines, Brain Fog, and Our Personal Experiences

12:21 — Food Sensitivities in Children and Why We Changed Our Diet

13:42 — How We Created a Completely Gluten-Free Kitchen

14:25 — American Wheat, Glyphosate, and Our Concerns About Wheat

15:24 — Why Some People Report Different Experiences With Wheat Abroad

17:10 — What Happens When We Accidentally Eat Gluten?

20:28 — Common Gluten-Free Diet Myths and Misconceptions

23:40 — What Can You Actually Eat on a Gluten-Free Diet?

25:18 — How to Eat Gluten-Free on a Budget With a Large Family

26:06 — Affordable Gluten-Free Family Meals: Tacos, Rice, and Whole Foods

28:01 — Easy Gluten-Free Breakfasts for Kids and Families

29:09 — Cheap Gluten-Free Staples: Oats and Corn Tortillas

30:39 — Our Favorite Gluten-Free Family Recipes

35:12 — Why We Avoid Artificial Food Dyes in Our Family

40:12 — How to Start Eating Gluten-Free and Read Ingredient Labels

42:39 — Our Favorite Gluten-Free Frozen Pizza

44:03 — How to Make Your Favorite Foods Gluten-Free

47:01 — Could Gluten Be Connected to Your Symptoms? Our Experience

48:22 — How Long Should You Try a Gluten-Free Diet?

We're sharing our personal experiences, not providing medical advice. Gluten-related conditions vary, and if you suspect celiac disease, consult a healthcare professional before eliminating gluten, since testing can be affected by dietary changes.

Disclaimer: The advice provided in this episode is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or mental health advice. Please consult a licensed healthcare professional for personalized guidance. The information in this episode is left up to the viewer's discernment and their own choices to get the results they desire.

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