Dylan McDonnell on His Coeliac Diagnosis and Creating the Foodini App

A Gluten Free PodcastEpisode 15In today’s episode of A Gluten Free Podcast, I’m excited to welcome Dylan McDonnell, founder of the innovative Foodini app. Dylan shares his personal journey growing up in Ireland and receiving a coeliac disease diagnosis, which inspired him to develop a practical tool to make gluten free living easier for others.We explore the story behind Foodini — from Dylan’s motivation to create an app that helps people quickly find gluten free products and safe foods, to how the app works and the features that set it apart in the gluten free community. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, managing coeliac disease long-term, or looking for a smarter way to navigate gluten free options, this episode offers valuable insights and useful tips.Discover how Foodini helps users scan products, check ingredients, and avoid gluten safely — a must-have for anyone living gluten free in today’s complex food landscape.What we cover in this episode:Dylan’s personal experience with coeliac disease and early challengesThe inspiration and development of the Foodini appHow the app helps people living gluten free find safe products and mealsFeatures and benefits of using Foodini on the goTips for using technology to support a gluten free lifestyleResources and communities supporting coeliac disease awarenessLinks & Resources:Foodini AppFoodini WebsiteCoeliac AustraliaGet in touch: Connect with me on Instagram @a.gffamily or email [email protected]: I am not a medical professional. Please seek personalised advice from qualified healthcare professionals before making any decisions regarding your health or diet.Head to happytummies.com.au & use our code GFCHRISTMAS to save 20% off Free From Family Co everyday range! Valid from 8th Nov - 25th December, 2025.  Up to 25% discounts on Bask & Co products site-wide and with NO discount codes required! FREE shipping on orders over $99. Only while stocks last! Shop here🥣 Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other. Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam! 

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