The Best Gluten-Free Snacks to Pack in a Lunch Box — Shopping

Gluten-free eating may be a big food trend, but it's also a necessity for kids and grown-ups with Celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. Fortunately, because it's a trend, there are lots of good snack options out there that are lunch-box compatible.

I reached out to Kristen Smith, RDN, LD, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and Alyssa Ardolino, RD, nutrition communications coordinator at the International Food Information Council, to get some guidelines about how to pick the best gluten-free snacks to pack in a lunch box. Keep reading for those tips — and some snack recommendations based on their guidance. (Note: Neither expert was able to endorse specific brands or products, so these are nominations from Kitchn.)

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