PSA about Shirley Temples

Shirley Temples are my favorite drink. While many claim the beverage is too sugary, it is one of the most perfect things on this earth to me! My friends and I are all obsessed with this drink.

Anecdote time!

Recently, I got bloodwork results back and it said that my gluten levels were high. I hadn't added a lot to my diet, but I had been drinking Shirley temples frequently. This is when my family and I went into investigation mode. That is when I learned a fact that almost made my world crumble. (Dramatic. I know.).

Not all Shirley temples are gluten free!

They are naturally gluten free so I never thought to question if it could be making me sick. One of my favorite brands to have at home when I felt too lazy to handcraft one was Saranac. Through my thorough investigative research, I discovered that Saranac Shirley temples are not gluten free.

I try to be more careful now when I go out to eat. When I am at home, I stick to making my own Shirley Temples with grenadine and syrup that I know are gluten free. (Side note: My favorite grenadine is Rose's! It is verified to be gluten free.)

Overall, I shared this story as a reminder to be mindful about everything you put in your body. Don't make assumptions. I would have never thought to check if the drinks I was consuming were gluten free. It never hurts to ask if you are unsure if something is gluten free.

See you next time,

Your Allergy Avenger.