Gluten-Free Social Media Tips

Pinterest: A Beautiful Gluten-Free World

noreply@blogger.com (GF Social Media) — Wed, 09 May 2012 22:00:00 +0000

Pinterest is now one of my favorite sites for gluten-free social networking. The beauty of Pinterest lies in the photos, called pins, which are pinned on bulletin boards. Pinterest is a welcome visual break from the plethora of text on blogs, LinkedIn, Facebook, and even Twitter. It is also one of the easiest sites to learn how to use.

I have been using Pinterest both personally and professionally for many months. As a social media specialist for a food company, it has been extremely effective in reaching our target market. If you are familiar with the term retweeting, then you will instantly understand the concept of repinning.

According to an article in Entrepreneur, Pinterest is "driving more traffic to company websites and blogs than YouTube, Google+ and LinkedIn combined." An article in the Huffington Post offers tips for small businesses on Pinterest and provided this useful stat.

"Seventy percent of the site's visitors are women age 25-44, and they spend an average of 15 minutes looking around. If that does not make a small business mind sit up and take notice, nothing will."

Here is a great short video introduction to Pinterest with some handy tips.

So join Pinterest and be sure to follow my boards.

Facebook Upsets Users by Deleting Discussions

noreply@blogger.com (GF Social Media) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 21:48:00 +0000

Recently, page admins started seeing messages that Facebook will be deleting the discussion board app at the end of this month. Despite the fact that many Facebook pages have active discussions with tons of valuable information, Facebook stated that wall posts and comments are a better way to engage users, and all the discussions will be deleted!

“We're Making Pages Better

We want to make sure the tools you use to manage your page are as effective as possible. Here's an update that may affect how you connect with your audience:

· Improvements to Insights: You'll now see a new public metric called People Talking About This underneath your fan count to show the number of people on Facebook who have engaged with your page in the last 7 days. Learn more in your Page Insights.

· Discussions: The best way to encourage conversation and feedback is through posts and comments on your Wall. To focus on this, we'll be removing the Discussions app on October 31st. Learn More”

I visited several gluten-free Facebook pages to see how they use discussions. While popular pages like Gluten Freely have many discussions, the most recent post was about one month ago. However, it used to be a very active discussion board, and there are some great resources.

On the Food Network Facebook page, there are over 1,200 topics in their discussion board and posts are made daily. There are many comments from fans upset about Facebook deleting the discussion board and wondering how they can continue. Some suggested Google Plus or creating a Facebook group. One user created a blog in an attempt to continue the Food Network discussions. Perhaps some will decide to move them to LinkedIn or Ning. What do you think of Facebook deleting discussions, and how will you preserve them before they vanish?

6 Easy Tips to Improve Your Social Media Marketing

noreply@blogger.com (GF Social Media) — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 23:27:00 +0000

Gail Goodman, the CEO of Constant Contact, shared great social media marketing tips in a recent article on Entrepreneur. In Six Quick-Hit Marketing Ideas for Social Media, Goodman shows how easy it is to “spice up your year-long marketing campaign without investing a lot of time and resources.” From discussing current events to thanking customers, these simple tasks can have a big impact.

“You don't always have to ask customers for their business. Sometimes, you'll want to give back. You can do so by providing knowledge and insights in the form of how-to guides, white papers, service giveaways or some other limited-edition offer.”

Are you looking for examples from gluten-free companies of how to give back to your customers? Jules Speaks Gluten Free is an excellent example of incorporating how-to guides in blog posts. Visit Marion’s Smart Delights for a terrific white paper. How do you give back to your customers?

Discover Google Fast Flip

noreply@blogger.com (GF Social Media) — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:19:00 +0000

One of the coolest ways to find news to share on social networks is by using Google Fast Flip. Simply enter a search term, and you will be instantly flipping through as many as 30 articles on one page.

"Google Fast Flip is a web application that lets users discover and share news articles. It combines qualities of print and the Web, with the ability to 'flip' through pages online as quickly as flipping through a magazine. It also enables users to follow friends and topics, discover new content and create their own custom magazines around searches."

Not all news appears in Google Fast Flip, so it is still important to create Google Alerts. For gluten free, only 10 results appeared from the last month, but for other topics, like cooking or social media, there were numerous results.

You can also browse news in four tabs: popular, recent, controversial, and headlines. My favorite is browsing the controversial health articles, where I found an interesting article called "In defense of naps."

Stonyfield Video: Just Eat Organic

noreply@blogger.com (GF Social Media) — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Watch this fantastic video with Stonyfield CE-Yo Gary Hirshberg. Near the end of the video, there are products from other brands, including Applegate Farms, Amy's, and Annie's.

Gluten-Free Hot Pockets

noreply@blogger.com (GF Social Media) — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:45:00 +0000

Today, Glutenfreeda tweeted a photo of their newest product, which looks like a Hot Pocket! The product line is called Pizza Wraps, and they will be revealing it at Expo West in March. This photo shows the new Italian Sausage Pizza Wrap. I can't wait to try it!

Funny Celiac Video with Melinda Dennis

noreply@blogger.com (GF Social Media) — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 22:35:00 +0000

Melinda Dennis and One World Video made this funny viral video about celiac disease. The seven minute video is a little long, but it is a great and humorous conversation about celiac disease. Melinda Dennis and Daniel Leffler wrote Real Life with Celiac Disease.

Are Blog Giveaways a Good Strategy for All Companies?

noreply@blogger.com (GF Social Media) — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 21:06:00 +0000

Positive blog reviews are great cheap marketing for companies. The only cost involved is the shipping of free products. Of course, a negative blog review on a popular blog can be problematic. Often, bloggers will also do giveaways, but are they a good strategy for your company?

If your company is considering a blog giveaway, ask one very important question. Can most of the blog readers buy our products in stores? If the answer is yes, then do the giveaway. However, if your product can only be ordered online and there are shipping charges, it may not be your best option. It could be better to offer the blog readers a coupon code for ordering online.

As a company, you want potential customers to read a review and then immediately click to buy your products. When you do a giveaway, people will enter the giveaway instead of buying immediately. Will the interested people who don’t win the giveaway remember to come back and order your products later, especially after thinking more about the shipping costs? Probably not.

You may be missing out on selling to your target audience, the blog subscribers. However, in the future, new readers will find the review through search engines and social networking sites. They may be impressed by the number of comments on the review, so it may still result in sales. What do you think?

How much is your label and packaging worth?

noreply@blogger.com (GF Social Media) — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 15:45:00 +0000

Each week, Phil Lempert, the Supermarket Guru, reviews five new products, which often include gluten-free ones. This week he had some praise as well as harsh words for Shabtai Gourmet in his review of their Swiss Chocolate Roll.

"Forget about this ugly package – the cake itself has a terrific chocolate coating and the inside is great, although a mite dry."

"Change the package, change the label and this could become one of the best selling gluten free products on the market."

We all know not to judge a book by its cover, but that statement doesn't apply to grocery store consumers!

Watch the entire video. It really is a must-see with unique comments to kick off the new year. It starts with the lowest scoring product ever. The last product, Crofter's South America Superfruit Spread, received a near perfect score and Phil wants the bear on the package to have a name.

Top Ads on YouTube in 2010

noreply@blogger.com (GF Social Media) — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 17:37:00 +0000

What are the ingredients for making a top commercial? The most-viewed ads on YouTube in 2010 have little in common. Humor, famous athletes, or drama could be the secret ingredient.

Topping the list is the Old Spice guy, with over 24 million views. Isaiah Mustafa, the Old Spice guy, mentioned his vegan gluten-free diet to Jay Leno on The Tonight Show in this clip.

View all 12 top commercials here. The catchy Swagger Wagon advertising the Toyota Sienna is my favorite. Watch it now and discover what appeals to over 7 million viewers.

Tips for Making Viral Videos

noreply@blogger.com (GF Social Media) — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 17:29:00 +0000

Are you considering making a viral video to promote your company, website, or blog? Looking for a way to make your video stand out from others? Scott Gerber offers eight tips on Mashable in How To: Make a Successful Marketing Video for the Web. He developed the tips from interviews with Generation Y entrepreneurs.

"The best web videos are ones that incorporate comedy. People like to share videos with their networks that are funny, inspiring or thought provoking."

Some tips include being real, keeping it less than 2 minutes, and making it simple. Have you seen a great viral video recently? Share a link to it in the comments.

Celiac Disease Ranks High in AOL's 2010 Hot Searches

noreply@blogger.com (GF Social Media) — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 16:06:00 +0000

What were the top 10 health topics most searched in 2010? According to the AOL's Year End Hot Searches of 2010, celiac disease was ranked fourth, above diabetes and breast cancer! The top three health searches were bed bugs, salmonella, and BPA. View the entire health list and explanations here.

Chelsea Clinton's wedding was ranked ninth in top news searches, and her gluten-free wedding cake is partly responsible for the high celiac disease ranking. The Old Spice Guy, who eats gluten-free, ranked seventh in top trends. While Silly Bandz and Foursquare were included in the top trends, fortunately the gluten-free diet was not!

Video: Gluten-Free Chef of the Year

noreply@blogger.com (GF Social Media) — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 00:40:00 +0000

Watch this great video of a competition that was held recently in the UK to crown the Gluten-Free Chef of the Year. Celebrity chef Phil Vickery was a judge. For more information about the competition, read this article. Here is an excerpt.

"Michael McCamley from Northern Ireland was chosen as the Gluten-free Chef of the Year and, for the second year in a row, student Shanice Parris as the Up and Coming Gluten-free Chef of the Year.

McCamley, head chef at Venue Catering in Newry, Northern Ireland, wins a one week placement at Gleneagles with twice Michelin star chef, Andrew Fairlie and will also spend the day working with Sodexo executive development chefs to produce a signature dish suitable for people with coeliac disease.

And Parris, who is in her second year studying catering at Westminster Kingsway College, wins a one week placement at Pennyhill Park working under Michelin star chef Michael Wignall."

Who will be organizing a Gluten-Free Chef of the Year competition in the United States? Who would you like to see compete in it?

5 Celiac Disease Facts to Include in Articles, Videos, and Interviews

noreply@blogger.com (GF Social Media) — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 21:50:00 +0000

The plethora of misinformation about celiac disease and gluten-free life continues to spread daily through news segments, articles, and videos. Here are some facts and tips to facilitate the sharing of accurate information!

1. Provide facts from dietitians, doctors, and organizations, such as NFCA, not celebrities. Do not refer to a gluten-free diet as a fad, trend, or weight loss diet!

2. It is essential to be tested for celiac disease, an autoimmune disease with dangerous complications, before starting a gluten-free diet! If negative, a patient may be gluten sensitive.

3. There are no typical symptoms of celiac disease. There are 300 symptoms and some people have none!

4. People with celiac disease must eat 100% gluten-free and need to be very cautious about cross-contamination.

5. There are many great and safe gluten-free products. Good gluten-free baked goods taste the same as gluten!

5 New Gluten-Free Blogs

noreply@blogger.com (GF Social Media) — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 16:44:00 +0000

Visit these new gluten-free blogs to read some great blog posts. With so many gluten-free blogs, blog names are becoming more creative. My favorite name from this list is Goodbye Goldfish.

Jules Speaks Gluten-Free by Jules Shepard

Dish Towel Diaries by Silvana Nardone

Goodbye Goldfish

Gluten-Free Twenty Something

A Modern Guide to Staying Sane Without Grain

To discover more gluten-free blogs, follow this Twitter list as well as this fantastic new listing of blogs from Simply Gluten-Free: The Gluten-Free Global Community.

My estimate based on Twitter and Karina’s Kitchen is that there are approximately 300 active gluten-free blogs and many more that are no longer active. There are currently 212 members of the Gluten-Free Bloggers Network. For help with your blog, read Top 10 Blogging Tips and join the bloggers group on Gluten-Free Faces.

Gluten-Free Tweeting 101: Follow These Easy Steps

noreply@blogger.com (GF Social Media) — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0000

These ten easy steps will help you get started tweeting gluten-free. All information is based on using the New Twitter. If you need convincing to start tweeting, read 10 Reasons to Tweet Gluten-Free. Get ready – you are about to enter the exciting and informative universe of Twitter!

1. Go to Twitter.com and choose a username that is fewer than 15 characters and has gf, celiac, or gfree in it if you want to make it easier to connect with other gf people. Be creative or simply try gf and the name of the city or state you live in or gf and your first name. If you have a gluten-free blog or website, use it in your username.

2. Follow the initial setup prompts. Don’t worry about finding people to follow. You can come back to that later.

3. Click Profile and then click edit your profile or click Settings from the homepage in the top right corner on the drop down menu under your username and then click Profile. Now complete your profile by:

-Uploading a picture (Any picture is better than the Twitter default image of an egg.)

-Linking to your website or blog if you have one

-Adding a location

-Describing yourself in the bio using keywords such as dairy-free, allergen-free, blogger, writer, mom, celiac, and/or gluten sensitive

4. Click Notices (in Settings) to limit the emails you receive. (I recommend not receiving emails when someone follows you, but receiving emails for direct messages.)

5. Click Design (in Settings) to change the appearance of your page.

6. Type your first tweet by saying something like, “I’m new to Twitter and looking to connect with #gf and #foodallergy people.” If you see negative numbers you have exceeded the 140 character limit and must remove some before tweeting. Click tweet to send your tweet.

7. Find gluten-free people to follow by:

-Following these lists as well as the people and companies on them. On the list page, click view all following on the right and then click the box with a plus sign next to each user to follow them. A green check mark will appear when you are following someone.

http://twitter.com/#!/MarylandCeliac/gluten-free-bloggers

http://twitter.com/#!/list/gfsocialmedia/glutenfreeproducts

http://twitter.com/#!/HoldTheGluten/gluten-free-peeps

-Entering a hashtag (#gf, #gfree, #dairyfree, #celiac) in the search box at the very top to find more people to follow.

-From the homepage, clicking Settings and then Find People to search usernames or browse interests.

8. Retweet the tweets you like from the people you are following by using RT @username or simply clicking retweet. When reading tweets, put your cursor over the username and clickable commands will appear at the bottom of the tweet - favorite, retweet, and reply.

9. Use the Twitter glossary for help understanding Twitter lingo and for help with Twitter functions. On Friday, you will see #FF, which means Follow Friday and is helpful in finding more people to follow.

10. Tweet daily and explore messages. Reply to tweets, ask questions, shorten links and share them, and tweet gluten-free products you like.

If you have any questions or experience any difficulties with these steps, tweet me @MarylandCeliac or @gfsocialmedia. You will get a faster response if you use my primary account, @MarylandCeliac or leave a comment here.

Locate Discount Codes in Two Clicks

noreply@blogger.com (GF Social Media) — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 21:41:00 +0000

Before you make a purchase on a website or head to a restaurant, click on the company's Twitter and Facebook pages to check for discounts. You don't have to be a registered user of Twitter or Facebook to see these discounts!

Twitter profiles for companies and their Facebook pages are public, so anyone can view them. If you can't locate the Twitter and Facebook buttons on a website, which are usually very easy to find, simply Google the name of the company and Twitter or Facebook.

Of course, if you regularly follow a company's updates through Twitter or Facebook, you can ensure you don't miss any discount codes and promotions. These two clicks can potentially result in substantial savings!

Twitter's New Look: Mini Profiles, Related Content, and an Egg

noreply@blogger.com (GF Social Media) — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 21:51:00 +0000

Over the next few weeks, the new Twitter will rollout as a preview. Since there are so many changes, the preview will allow you to gradually adapt to the new appearance and revert back to the old appearance. Yes, change can be hard!

So, what are the changes? Here are some details that were shared on the Twitter blog.

•"New design. The site has a cleaner timeline and a rich details pane that instantly adds more impact to individual Tweets while still maintaining the simplicity of the timeline. And, experience infinite scroll -- you no longer have to click “more” to view additional Tweets.

•Media. Now, it’s easy to see embedded photos and videos directly on Twitter, thanks to partnerships with DailyBooth, deviantART, Etsy, Flickr, Justin.TV, Kickstarter, Kiva, Photozou, Plixi, Twitgoo, TwitPic, TwitVid, USTREAM, Vimeo, yfrog, and YouTube.

•Related content. When you click a Tweet, the details pane shows additional information related to the author or subject. Depending on the Tweet’s content, you may see: replies, other Tweets by that user, a map of where a geotagged Tweet was sent from, and more.

•Mini profiles. Click a username to see a mini profile without navigating from the page, which provides quick access to account information, including bio and recent Tweets."

About one minute into this video, you can see what the new Twitter will look like. It will be fantastic to no longer need to click more to view additional tweets, and the mini profiles will save time and be very handy! For more details, watch the Huffington Post slideshow. Oh, and an egg is now the default profile picture!

Discover LinkedIn Groups

noreply@blogger.com (GF Social Media) — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:15:00 +0000

While LinkedIn is well known for professional networking, many may be surprised at the plethora of groups covering a wide range of topics. Groups exist for blogging, writing, social media, photography, marketing, nutrition, chefs, foodies, food allergies, gluten-free, Autism, and much more.

Being in a shared group with people makes it much easier to add them to your network. Joining a city specific group, like Washington DC Connections, ensures local connections. After joining a group, remember to actively participate, by commenting on discussions.

In June 2010, major updates were made to LinkedIn groups, making them more user-friendly and improving their appearance. In August, improvements were made to the moderation features, helping group managers. Additionally, users can enjoy the new following features to follow both people and companies.

Watch this video for an introduction to LinkedIn Groups and an overview on all the new features. Visit the LinkedIn Learning Center for more instructional videos and tips. Don't miss out on this great resource. Join LinkedIn today!

Dramatic Increase in Social Networking Among Older Adults

noreply@blogger.com (GF Social Media) — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:44:00 +0000

According to a study from Pew Internet, 42% of internet users ages 50 and older now use social networking sites. Between April 2009 and May 2010, this percentage almost doubled. The study also found that 26% of internet users ages 65 and older use social networking sites. Here are two interesting statistics.

“One in five (20%) online adults ages 50-64 say they use social networking sites on a typical day, up from 10% one year ago.

Among adults ages 65 and older, 13% log on to social networking sites on a typical day, compared with just 4% who did so in 2009.”

Hopefully, many older adults are discovering the terrific gluten-free resources on Twitter and Facebook. Make sure your gluten-free tweets and Facebook pages are appealing to adults of all ages!

The History of Blogging

noreply@blogger.com (GF Social Media) — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 22:51:00 +0000

The first blog, known as an online diary, was established in 1994 by a college student, Justin Hall. The archives on his site go back to 1996, so here is one of his oldest available posts.

In 1997, the term "weblog" was developed by Jorn Barger. The first blogging platform, Open Diary, was created in 1998.

Wordpress was created in 2003. Blogger was launched in 1999 and purchased by Google in 2003. To learn more, read this fascinating blog post from Mashable: A Brief History of 9 Popular Blogging Platforms.

ABC World News Video: Using Facebook for Medical Purposes

noreply@blogger.com (GF Social Media) — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 20:48:00 +0000

Carlos Sanchez found a new kidney through Facebook. “This is one example of how medicine is being changed by social media.” This video from ABC World News also mentions using Facebook to find a missing person with Alzheimer’s disease.

Using Facebook for fundraising drives, to connect with support groups, and obtain medical information is also discussed. Watch the video here and read the story here. It is part of a series of videos, Social Networking Revolution. Inside Facebook Headquarters is very interesting.

For the gluten-free community, social networking is powerful. Although there is some inaccurate information about celiac disease, there are many gluten-free professionals and dedicated bloggers who are committed to providing accurate information, increasing celiac disease awareness, and answering questions. I would love to see a follow-up video called, “Using Social Media to Save Lives: Helping People with Undiagnosed Celiac Disease.”

Is This What Gluten-Free Consumers Want?

noreply@blogger.com (GF Social Media) — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:59:00 +0000

Natural Products Insider just posted an interesting article, "Special Needs of the Gluten-Free Consumer". They identify eight things that gluten-free consumers want. Some are accurate and identify key needs, like cheaper products, clear labels, and certified gluten-free products. However, based on things I encounter in the gluten-free social media world, some statements seem inaccurate.

"Surprisingly, nutrient awareness was not strong among gluten-free consumers. Some concede a need for more fiber, but most are largely unconcerned about the need for more whole grains in their gluten-free diet."

It seems that gluten-free consumers are indeed very concerned about nutrition. The article mentions that consumers are looking for convenience items, but what I seem to encounter the most is the request for healthy convenience.

The below statement seems outdated. Perhaps when the interviews began one year ago, this was the case. I think the response would be different today, especially if they utilized social media to conduct the interviews.

"But consumers still want higher quality products. Consumers would love to have moister, more flavorful, softer baked goods. Some gluten-free breads are beginning to satisfy these needs. But consumers concede they would rather not eat bread than eat most gluten-free breads."

Thanks to Udi's and Rudi's, there are now good gluten-free breads in addition to the ones that many bake themselves. Joan's and Udi's make great bagels. I could continue to name good products. One thing is clear - there are many yummy soft-baked goods. I would say that gluten-free consumers are looking for nutritious and unique products. Combine that with convenience, great taste, safe manufacturing, and a cheap price, and you may have a hit!

Are Gluten-Free Consumers Deprived of Good Tasting Products?

noreply@blogger.com (GF Social Media) — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:21:00 +0000

Fortunately, there are so many great gluten-free products and gluten-free replacements for almost every gluten food. There are breads, pasta, waffles, and many more foods that taste like gluten. Some are also free of many allergens. So why do companies making new gluten-free products still feel the need to put in press releases or on their website something about gluten-free consumers being deprived of products and that finally they have something to make life better? With gluten-free bakeries across the country, clearly gluten-free consumers aren’t deprived!

Now, I am not talking about one company in particular. I see this often. Even the companies that don’t do this, have slogans about their products being delicious or tasting good. Is that still original? Does that set their products apart from others? Does General Mills need to put on the front of a box below a product that is newly labeled gluten-free that it has the “same great taste”? How do we get rid of this old concept that gluten-free tastes bad?

I think in this market for a gluten-free product to survive it needs to be unique, great-tasting, and affordable. Tell me why I should buy your product. Is it made from healthy ingredients? Is it free of other allergens? How is it different from your competitors? Read some gluten-free blogs, tweets, and Facebook updates to find out what gluten-free consumers want. Don’t market your product by telling me that I am deprived or that my diet is a burden!

Guest Blogger Jenna Drew: Do You Know Where Your Website Traffic Comes From?

noreply@blogger.com (GF Social Media) — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 00:52:00 +0000

Over 60% of the traffic to my membership site, Gluten Free Bloggers Network, comes from referring websites. Let me say that again - over half of my website traffic comes from referring websites! It’s hard to believe, but it is true.

Twitter alone is responsible for 25% of my website visits over the past month. Facebook currently accounts for around 5% of my website’s traffic. From these results, you could say that I am a firm believer in social media. No, that’s not because of the hype around social media right now. I believe in social media because of the results I’ve seen.

One of the most important steps to growing your website with social media is simply understanding exactly where visitors find your website. To accomplish this, I personally use Google Analytics to track this data on my website for two reasons:

1.) It’s free (Do I need a better reason?)
2.) It’s easy to use and probably better than a lot of the tracking you would pay for!

Once you gain a basic understanding about where your website traffic is coming from, you can then spend your time more productively by putting more of an emphasis on your most rewarding social media outlets. When I discovered that 25% of my traffic was coming from Twitter, I just spent more time building relationships, interacting, and tweeting.

My favorite thing about Twitter is the ability to find and connect with the people you are looking for and other gluten freebies! From a quick search, you can find everyone on Twitter who is talking about gluten-free! Twitter was simply my “MVP” or “Most Valuable [Social Media] Platform”. You may find that Facebook or Digg are generating the most traffic for your website. Maybe you understand and enjoy using other social media such as Delicious or the new Propeller.

Just find a system that works for you and stick with the media. Remember, social media is all about how you interact with it. If you create a username for every social media outlet available online you will find yourself just trying to stay above water! Find what you enjoy and start connecting with other gluten-free members of the online community!

Jenna Drew, editor of GlutenFreeJenna.com and founder of Gluten Free Bloggers.com, has been eating a strict gluten-free diet since April 2009. As a member of the Celiac Sprue Association, Celiac Disease Foundation, and the Gluten Intolerance Group, Jenna is very active in the celiac community, and she contributes to several dedicated gluten-free blogs and newsletters. Jenna was named a Celiac Awareness All-Star in March by the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness. Contact Jenna at jenna@glutenfreebloggers.com.