In this episode of At the Table, we sit down with longtime gluten-free educator and registered dietitian Ronni Alicea to talk about what actually shifts as we age... and what matters most.

We cover:

1. Why protein becomes non-negotiable

2. How gut health impacts more than digestion

3. Portion control vs. restriction

4. Nutrient density over calories

5. What gluten-free adults should pay attention to long term

6. Why critical thinking matters in a world full of nutrition noise

This conversation is practical, honest, and grounded in decades of real-world experience. If you’re 30+, 40+, 50+ (or caring for someone who is) this one is worth your time.

Ronni is also leading a free GIG webinar on Healthy Aging & Gluten-Free Nutrition. Details and registration information can be found here.

Pull up a chair. Future you will thank you.

What does it really mean to grow up gluten-free? Not just medically, but socially, emotionally, and relationally?

In this episode, we are joined by writer and longtime gluten-free advocate Elyn Joy, her daughter Edyth, and the host’s own daughter, Devyn, for an honest, multi-generational conversation about childhood, identity, and learning to advocate for yourself.

Together, they talk about the moments people don’t always see: navigating school events and birthday parties, dating and friendships, learning when to speak up (and when you didn’t), and how early food boundaries quietly shape confidence, self-trust, and adulthood.

Elyn reflects on the fear that comes with a diagnosis and the unexpected gifts that followed. Edyth and Devyn share what it was like to grow up gluten-free in different eras, how support (or lack of it) landed, and why living gluten-free is just one part of who they are, not the whole story.

This is a conversation about parenting without panic, raising capable humans, and trusting kids sooner than we think we should.

Pull up a chair. This one matters.

Elyn Joy’s books, The Gluten-Free Parent’s Survival Guide and The Gluten-Free Teen’s Survival Guide, created in collaboration with a team of celiac physicians at Colorado Children's Hospital. Her articles and interviews have appeared in Gluten-Free Living, Whole Foods Magazine, Allergic Living, and many GF sites and publications. Elyn has been a featured presenter at national celiac awareness events and offers advice on lifestyle and dietary challenges for parents and children. For more information and contact details, visit https://www.glutenfreeparent.com.

Edyth is a medical student at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, focusing on emergency medicine, global health, and medical education. She served as Clinical Research Coordinator at Massachusetts General Hospital's Center for Celiac Research and Treatment, where she supported studies and explored new research trials and findings. Edyth was heavily featured in The Gluten-Free Teen’s Survival Guide, offering her experiences and insights to teens facing a diagnosis with celiac disease.

Heart health isn’t a “someday” issue. It’s a now conversation.

In this episode, we talk about inflammation, heart health, and the early signals our bodies send long before something feels urgent. From joint pain and fatigue to brain fog and stress, we explore why gluten free is often only part of the picture and how lifestyle and chronic inflammation play a bigger role than most people realize.

This is a grounded, practical conversation for anyone who wants to understand their body better without fear or overwhelm.

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In this episode, meet our host and learn about At the Table.