With the rise of better blood and genetic testing, more and more people are being diagnosed with celiac disease and gluten sensitivities. For most, eating a gluten-free diet is no longer considered a fad diet. According to cnet.com, about 30% of Americans eat a gluten-free diet for a variety of reasons, not just because they have celiac disease. Whether going gluten-free is a dietary choice or a lifestyle requirement, there’s no challenging the fact that gluten-free products, foods and influencers are on the rise. Finding tasty gluten-free recipes and food photos is continuing to gain traction, particularly in blogging and Instagram.
Gluten-free influencers to follow on Instagram
As more people cut gluten out of their diets, gluten-friendly products are in even more demand. If you’re looking to promote your products or just want to connect with the gluten-free community, check out these up-and-coming accounts on Instagram:
Jenny Levine Finke – Good For You Gluten Free
Author of “Dear Gluten, It’s Not Me, It’s You,” blogger and Instagram account Good For You Gluten Free is sharing her love for all gluten-free food as someone living with celiac disease. Jenny shares her love for gluten-free food, tasty recipes and more about the difficulties of living with Celiac disease (like she does in this Reel!)
Jackie Aanonsen McEwan – Gluten Free Follow Me
Jackie Aanonsen McEwan of the Gluten Free Follow Me started her blog after she found out she had celiac disease and wasn’t sure where she could eat out at restaurants. Now her website helps users search across 2,500-plus gluten-free friendly eateries, products and recipes based on her own personal reviews. Jackie currently shares about her gluten-free pregnancy on Instagram as well as restaurants she’s trying and treats she’s making.
Rachel – The No Gluten Girl
Rachel is a Crohn’s chronic illness advocate who shares her life traveling and living her best life with multiple food sensitivities, including gluten. On Rachel’s blog, she creates recipes and talks about living with multiple chronic illnesses and how she manages through it all. Rachel’s community is very considerate and inviting to the chronic illness community, many of whom have multiple food sensitivities along with consistent physical symptoms. Whether it’s medical PTSD, travel or gluten-free, dairy-free pumpkin spice chocolate chip pancakes, The No Gluten Girl is a positive, inviting space for those in the gluten-free community.
Danielle Walker – Against All Grain
Three-time New York Times bestselling author, recipe-creator and autoimmune disease advocate Danielle Walker not only shares her life with multiple food sensitivities, but how to be a mom while doing it all. As Danielle shares on her blog, she found health through dietary and lifestyle changes. Danielle shares gluten-free recipes in her cookbooks, on her blog and her Instagram to spread hope for those out there living with severe food sensitivities and autoimmune disease.
Amy – Bloated Belly & Co.
Amy’s autoimmune disease diagnosis didn’t stop at a celiac diagnosis; she found out she also had Raynauds, Kienbock’s Disease, Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD) and Scleroderma. Amy now shares gluten and dairy-free living on her blog and Instagram, Bloated Belly & Co. Amy shares products that she’s found at the grocery store that are gluten or dairy-free with her community.
Lindsay Cotter – Cotter Crunch
Lindsay Cotter of Cotter Crunch is a gluten-free recipe developer and food photographer, gracing Instagram with her drool-worthy food photos. No matter what you’re trying to make without gluten, Lindsay has an option for you. From chicken tenders to no-bake dirt pie, Lindsay’s beautiful photos and yummy recipes will have anyone trying out a gluten-free meal.
Carrie – Wheat Free Mom
Canadian food blogger Carrie of Wheat Free Mom shares all of her gluten and dairy-free recipes (plus some that are even keto-friendly) on both Instagram and her blog. Being a mom of three, plus getting diagnosed with celiac disease pushed her to get creative with her cooking to keep herself healthy and her kids happy.
Erin – The Celiac Space
The gluten-free space isn’t always filled with the healthiest alternatives, which is why Erin of The Celiac Space shares her love for gluten-free foods from the eyes of a dietitian. She even shares the importance of looking into more than just food if you’re celiac – this post shows you that even some medications aren’t safe!
Kayla Cappiello
Kayla Cappiello is the queen of making gluten-free look gorgeous AND delicious. Her food photography on Instagram is inviting to all who want to eat the good stuff, without the gluten. Her recipes also include options for both nut and dairy-free options. Kayla shares a lot of her new recipes using Reels showing you just how quickly you can put together a gluten-free meal.
Karen – Healthy Gluten Free Family
Having a child with a food allergy can be intimidating for families. Karen of Healthy Gluten-Free Family shares easy, healthy recipes with her community that she makes for her celiac son that the whole family loves. Karen has hundreds of easy, kid-friendly gluten-free eats on her website where you can sort by the types of meals like 30-minute meals or Taco Tuesday.