A Gluten Free Podcast

Dylan McDonnell on His Coeliac Diagnosis and Creating the Foodini App

Ben Hampton Season 1 Episode 15

A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 15

In 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 challenges
  • The inspiration and development of the Foodini app
  • How the app helps people living gluten free find safe products and meals
  • Features and benefits of using Foodini on the go
  • Tips for using technology to support a gluten free lifestyle
  • Resources and communities supporting coeliac disease awareness

Links & Resources:

Get in touch:
Connect with me on Instagram @a.gffamily or email aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com

Disclaimer:
I am not a medical professional. Please seek personalised advice from qualified healthcare professionals before making any decisions regarding your health or diet.

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