Gluten Free Giveaway from Udi’s
byWe’re fortunate enough in Vancouver to have many dietary options available to us in our grocery stores, markets, and restaurants. “Gluten Free” is the latest offering and according to a survey (commissioned by Udi’s Healthy Foods) 4 million Canadians are saying goodbye to gluten, making the movement much more than a passing trend.
17% of British Columbians have also stated they are gluten free or reducing gluten in their diet, which is more than anywhere else in the country. The top reasons for the switch are a gluten intolerance and supporting a family member. On top of that, many people feel happier and more energetic along with reporting improved gastrointestinal health.
There are many ways to reduce your gluten intake and still enjoy delicious meals, that don’t purely consist of kale (but really, kale chips are delicious aren’t they?). Bread is usually the hardest food item to give up and the aforementioned survey found that one in four Canadians who are gluten free or gluten reduced “cheat” with bread. I know from talking to friends who are gluten free that if they do eat something with gluten, provided they do not have a serious allergy that requires medical attention, the after effects are not pretty. So while the temptations are there, it’s best to find alternatives — and you certainly do not need to give up bread entirely.
Udi’s Healthy Foods has offered up a prize pack (valued at $150) for one Miss604 reader that includes a full menu of comfort foods for fall that is entirely gluten free.
Udi’s products are available all over North America and in Vancouver you can find them at Choices Markets, Save-On-Foods, Safeway, IGA, Ed’s Gluten Free Specialty, Green’s Market, Drive Organics, Famous Foods, Donald’s Market and Killarney Market.
Whether it’s part of your diet already or you would like to give gluten free a try, here’s how you can enter to win this Udi’s prize pack:
- Leave a comment on this post (1 entry)
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I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:30pm on Wednesday, October 2, 2013. Follow Udi’s on Twitter and Facebook to find out more about their product line and where it can be purchased around Vancouver.
Update The winner is Janice!
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Amazing! Snacking on some gluten free gingersnaps right now! 🙂
I’d like to try some of these!
Love this stuff!
Looks great, Rebecca and Udi!
That lunch kit looks rad!
Looks worth trying!
i love udi’s! those choco cookies the best
I’d try it!
This brand sounds very good and love the retro lunchkit!
I love Udi’s products!
I’ve been GF for 3 years now & Dairy free for 4 months!
Udi’s products taste so good!
Thanks!
Mmm, looks delicious! 🙂
I’d love to try some gluten free products!
Looks yummy! Would love to try gluten-free food!
I love your contests and enter them all! But if I was ever to win one I hope it would be this!!!!
Would love to try this!
Looks delicious!
Meeting more and more people who are gluten free.
Amazing price for people with allergies.
Need this. Want this!
I seriously need to win this. 3 celiacs in our family of 7. Our daily bread costs more than grass fed bacon! Would love to actually have baking that tasted almost “normal.”
Oh this would be amazing to win! Please pick me!
Yeah. I’ll bite. Pun intended 🙂
It would be great to try all the Gluten Free products
Great to have some real tasting gluten free snacks!!
Would love to win this for my sister!!!
Would love to try this
Yes! I’ve been gluten free for some time now, buy haven’t yet tried Udi’s. Looks good.
What a great idea and awesome package! Would be thrilled to win!
great way to try their items
Love gluten free:)
Great prize. Would love to try some of their products.
I’d love to win. I recently went gluten and starch free myself and lost 40 pounds as a result over the course of a year.
Would love to try this
Great prize!
This is going to be the longest Miss604 comment I’ve ever left.
As the husband of a person with celiac disease, seeing the number of gluten-free options now appearing on store shelves makes us very happy. Nine years ago, when my wife was first diagnosed, she would walk down grocery isles trying to hold back tears. Going gluten-free dramatically changed her health for the better, but so much of what she had once enjoyed had been taken away from her, and there was little to replace it with. To now have products the quality of Uli’s (which we enjoy on a regular basis) is great to see.
There is one happy story I’d to pass along from those earlier days. The same year my wife was diagnosed we went to Cloud 9 Restaurant in Vancouver for our anniversary. Even just nine years ago most eateries were still fairly indifferent to gluten-related dietary concerns, so going out to eat was not without some hesitation, as just a small amount of gluten would make my wife very sick.
As usual, the first thing we asked about was the availability of gluten-free options. Our waiter went to inquire of the kitchen staff, and a few minutes later a man in a white outfit and tall white hat came out to talk to us. He identified himself as the head chef, and informed us he would be handling our order tonight personally.
For the rest of the evening the chef kept popping out of the kitchen to check on us, making sure everything was to our liking. He made special dishes, and even brought out many of the courses himself. We barely even saw our waiter. I’m sure the other patrons must have thought we were a couple of food critics or something. We had a great time, to say the least.
We’ve had many not-so-great experiences with restaurants over the years in regards to dietary needs, but they are all eclipsed by that one meal, when a chef took the time to make a night out very special for two of his patrons.
I’ve been gluten free for years…best move I ever made!
HUGE fan of Udis products!! Would love to try some new ones 🙂
My 4 year old niece is extremely allergic to gluten. This would be a great gift for her.
yum!
Going gluten-free changed my life, I feel a million times better!
Fingers crossed for me and my mom to win. 🙂 we are both on a gluten free diet
Newly gluten free. Udi’s is the only product I’ve tried so far and I’m so glad I did! No need to keep looking!
I am in the beginning stages of going gluten-free, after being advised to do so by a number of practitioners. It is difficult. But I can already feel the difference. I have to stick with it.
I’ve been GF for about 3 months.
It’s great to see all the gluten free options becoming more readily available!
Gluten-free products tend to be a whole lot pricier than Wonderbread, and as much as I’d like to try them, I often don’t. (I also don’t buy Wonderbread – I read labels and go for the whole grain whole wheat versions instead).
This is a great giveaway!
My dad has celiac disease so I know he would love this stuff!
I have celiac disease, and my best friend is allergic to wheat (hives, etc) so this prize pack would be greatly appreciated! Gluten free stuff is less expensive than it used to be, but still quite pricy.
Great products!
I’d like to try switching my husband to GF:)
Love this products! thanks.
Love Udi’s!
Love Udi’s they make the best non dense gluten free bread!! would love to win this
I would love to win this prize pack for my Mom who has Celiac!
Great options!
I’d like to try these products.
Learning I had a gluten intolerance was the best (and worst – goodbye, favourite garlic bread!) thing that ever happened to me. I feel so much cleaner without it!
Wonderful! I’d definitely be interested in trying this out 🙂
Thanks for the giveaway!
something i would like to try
Great prize!
awesome prize!
This stuff looks good.
I’ve been gluten free for a year and a half and would never go back to eating it. I would love to win this!
Please give it to me!
Looks yummy!
I am trying to go gluten free and this would really help!
Thanks for the contest!
These are delicious products.
I love Udi’s!
Fantastic giveaway!
Udi’s pizza shells are fantastic. I use them a lot for a quick dinner – fast & kid friendly. Great giveaway!
I have starting understanding about the effects of gluten on my body. this would be a big help
I’m not GF yet but I’ve been wanting to try for years. With all the research out there, and how it makes me personally feel- it’s got to be a better route!
My mom has a strict gluten-free diet and in France, where she lives, it can be pretty hard to find gluten-free product. So it would be great for her to try out new ones next time she visits me in Canada this fall
It’s wonderful that Udi’s has such a great variety of gluten free foods! thanks for the chance to win!
Udi’s takes the cake! Mmm… cake….
My daughter was recently diagnosed with celiacs. She still lives at home and in support I have basically cut gluten out of my diet – what a difference! We eat Udi’s products regularly and would love to win this.
Have been slowly going gluten-free for years. Always happy to see new GF products!
Everyone’s health could be improved by going gluten free at least some of the time. This is a great prize!
Gotta go gluten free….go UDi’s. Sneak a Udi’s snicker doodle and you will be sneaking a second one!
Always eat Udi’s bread for breakfast. Love that it’s dairy free too 😉
Udi’s is the NUMBER ONE choice for us #Glutards !!! YUM!
Would love to try this – my friend is gluten free and sharing with her would be great!
I’ve been gluten free for about 3 months and I feel much better. Goodbye GI problems, arthritis, asthma and low energy…
Always looking for good food alternatives!
Going gluten free is a great way to lose weight!
Looks great!!!
Udi’s is the best gluten free bread I have tasted. Love their bagels too. Two thumbs up!
These looks delish would love to try some, thanks for the chance
yes…wow
As a long time celiac, I can vouch for Udi’s being awesome. The textures, flavours and prices are awesome! 🙂
I love Udi’s blueberry muffins. Twitter fan@plumerea
i have been meaning to go gluten free,
this would be the perfect opportunity!
Wow, as a Celiac this is one incredible giveaway! Love companies like Udi’s are doing really great things for gluten-free folks.
Being celiac I am well aware of all the good things Udi’s has on offer 🙂
My son and I are both on strict Gluten free diets per our Dr. Would love to try your products.
These would definitely help out a poor gluten free student!
I have been gluten free for almost 3 months now. Never diagnosed with any issue, but had stomach issues along with other symptoms, so I decided to give it a try. I’m so glad I did. Feel much better than I did before! I’d love to win this prize pack! Still looking for great gluten free options!
I would love this prize pack. We can’t find most of the Udi’s around here.
Would love to try this!
Udi’s is the best gluten free bread I have tasted!
This package would be great for my entire family. The kids and hubby love the brand!
I always have some Udi’s GF bread on hand. Overall, a really great product line.
Newbie so this would help a lot!
I’m just starting my gluten free lifestyle, so this would be great!
love these products!!
Love Udi’s!! Can’t wait to find their pumpkin muffins.
Yummmie 🙂
I have been gf for 1.5 years and dairy free for five months. Thank you for your bread as it allows me to enjoy the occasional sandwich!
I don’t have to eat gluten free products but I know so many people that do including family members and my daughter’s friends.
Just started a gluten free diet and I would love to try these products. All the ones I’ve tasted have all not tasted all that great! Would love to win these!
I call dibs!!! 😉
Please pick me.
Yesssss this looks amazing!
Love Udi’s! Haven’t been able to try all their products, but the ones I have tried, I love!
ⓡⓞⓐⓝⓝⓐ ♡♡’s Udi’s Gluten Free.
My fav is the Spelt bread!
I’d love to win this for my Celiac boyfriend!
I LOVE UDIS OMGGGGG <3 ITS THE BEST G FREE BRAND!!!
udi’s is really good!
My mom wants to try a gluten free diet to see if it’ll help
I’ve heard so many good things, I’d love to try some!
love udi’s!
Feel awesome since I switched to gluten free foods.
Thank you for the giveaway!
Thanks for the giveaway.
I love the lunch box!!! Thank you!
Need to change my diet….to Udi’s
what a great selection! would love to try a gluten free diet to improve my digestive health.
I’m actually buying some tomorrow, lol.
great flavours , really surprised when i first tried
My mother recently discovered she has Celiac so this would be a great way for her to start trying some gluen free goodies!
I’ve been allergic to gluten since adolescence but never diagnosed until 3 years ago. The choices on the narket have really expanded since then thanks to companies like Udi’s!
Great, would like to try that stuff. 🙂
So happy to have products like this, so I can enjoy eating like I used to. 🙂
Nothing makes me happier than the look of joy on my bf’s face when I bring home Udi’s raisin bread!!!!!
looks awesome esp. when your diet is gluten free
I would like to honestly give gluten free a try Ive heard different things, but really want to try
I would be over the moon to win this package! Both my hsband and 3 year old daugthter suffer from many allergies and sensitivities, gluten being one of them. It is crazy how the western medical doctors have treated us…have now referred us to a child pyschiatrist….apparently my daughter having serious issues with going to the bathroom, and scratching until she bleeds, are unrelated, and have nothing to do with food allergies, and must all be in her head.
I do love Udi’s! This would be awesome!
I love Udi’s and would love to win!