For my health, I had to go gluten-free. These Amazon finds have made my life so much easier.

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Here are the best helpers from Amazon in honor of National Gluten-Free Day—and most are under $40.

<p>Real Simple / Jessica Leigh Mattern</p>

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Going gluten-free isn’t easy, but there are a few things that can help. Whether you’ve been recently diagnosed with Celiac disease (like me), you’re hoping a diet change could help with other health conditions (like another autoimmune disorder), or you simply want to experiment with the lifestyle, think of this as your gluten-free starter kit.

For more than six years, I lived with undiagnosed Celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder that’s fairly common: One in every 133 Americans have it (most are undiagnosed). It’s a genetic disease that’s triggered by consuming gluten and causes damage to the small intestine.

When the disorder was finally confirmed a year ago, nearly all of the health problems I was experiencing, like daily migraines, gastrointestinal issues, brain fog, and debilitating anxiety (among others) ceased, but going strictly gluten-free has been one of the hardest life adjustments I’ve experienced.

For many, embracing gluten-free foods can be a diet-minded choice, but for me, it’s the only treatment available for Celiac disease—and it only works if you’re extremely strict about it. That means I can’t eat at most restaurants because a spare crumb sticking to a chef’s glove or residue in a pan could make me sick.

This huge shift has been made easier by my role as a shopping journalist. I’m fortunate to have a lot of product knowledge and resources at my disposal, and in honor of National Gluten-Free Day, which falls on January 13th, I’m sharing all of my favorite finds below. These editors-loved picks can help make it less scary, whatever your motivation.

Editor-Favorite Finds

Now that eating at restaurants, cafeterias, and friends’ homes puts me at risk of exposure, I almost always bring food with me, which is where Zip Top’s reusable food storage containers come in handy. There are many choices, but I prefer these because they are light, microwave-safe and easy to clean.

They’re not as expensive as some other containers, and unlike other silicone ones that often resemble sandwich bags, these have a wide opening and stand upright, so they make it feel like you’re eating out of a proper bowl. When I’m hungry at the office, I stick it in the microwave and I can tote it anywhere I want to eat, like the cafeteria or outdoor patio.

<p>Amazon</p>

To buy: $37; amazon.com.

The Zip Top dish container is my favourite, but it’s nice to have something that can also be used for cooking. W&P’s ceramic bowl and lid. When I don’t have time to make a full meal before heading out, I’ll throw some veggies, an avocado, hard boiled eggs, and crackers into this bowl to slice and assemble on-the-go. And sometimes, it’s nice to have a container that better blends in with typical dining ware, like this one, which is great for sit-down meals, too.

<p>Amazon</p>

To buy: $40; amazon.com.

It is difficult to find safe places that will accept my food preferences. This makes traveling more challenging. If I’m staying somewhere, say at an AirBnB with friends or hitting the sky to head abroad, I’ll need to pack snacks, meals, and foods that I can eat on-the-go. It can be difficult to organize and store, which is why I love to use it. Packism’s clear toiletry bags.

For longer trips, I’ll use a few of these to pack pouches of tuna, peanut butter packets, protein bars, and other ready-to-eat foods. They are compact and can hold a lot of stuff, just like a packing cube.

For flights or road trips, I’ll meal prep sandwiches with carrot sticks, a piece of fruit, and some other backup options. I can fit everything I need for a meal, including napkins and utensils in one of these bags, making it easy to organize everything I’ll need for a day. Because each bag includes a complete meal, it’s easy to grab one and get on my way. I couldn’t have traveled to Europe this past summer without these.

<p>Amazon</p>

To buy: $11 (was $16); amazon.com.

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Celiac disease sufferers must be careful about beauty products, even though food is their main concern. While all lipsticks and chapsticks need to be safe, I am very particular about what I put on my face and how it looks. I do not allow any makeup or skincare products that contain gluten.

Many of my favorite products, such as the conditioner and shampoo containing wheat, had to be thrown out. The same happened with my favorite foundation. Thankfully, I’ve found two makeup brands that are always gluten-free. The first, BareMinerals, is a popular brand with good-for-you ingredients that’s pretty easy to find at a variety of stores. It is Complexion Rescue hydrating foundation stick replaced my old foundation and concealer, and it’s small enough to throw in my purse for touch-ups throughout the day.

<p>Amazon</p>

To buy: $30 (was $33); amazon.com.

Mineral Fusion is another brand that’s become a new go-to. It makes all kinds of clean beauty products that are gluten-free and non-comedogenic, meaning they’re great for my acne-prone skin. Many of its products have been awarded the Environmental Working Group (EWG), Verified Seal, which certifies their safety. The brand’s entire assortment is available on Amazon, so if I’m in a pinch, I know I can snag a new tube of mascara or a fresh bronzer palette and have it delivered in two days.

Mineral Fusion’s three-in-one color stick This is my favourite so far. This tube of glowy balm can be used to make blushes, lipsticks, or eyes. It’s my favorite product so far. I don’t need to take several products with me when I travel. This one product can replace them all, saving me space. And it gives my skin a healthy and subtle glow. It has never caused irritation to my sensitive skin.

<p>Amazon</p>

To buy: $19 (was $20); amazon.com.

And now that I’ve found shampoos, conditioners, face washes, and moisturizers that are safe and effective, I make sure that I always bring them along when I’m traveling, which is why I invested in Gemice’s TSA-approved travel bottles. The leak-proof and refillable bottles ensure that I can securely bring my staples wherever I go, and they’ve always held up—even during turbulent flights. It’s easy to pack them because they come in a variety of pretty colors.

<p>Amazon</p>

To buy: $14; amazon.com.

You can find new recipes and snacks that you love by investing in some handy tools like these. Practice and time will make everything feel more manageable, but sometimes, indulging in a little retail therapy—say, treating yourself to a versatile new pan Or a fun new cookbook—can help too.

<p>Amazon</p>

To buy: $22 (was $35); amazon.com.

<p>Amazon</p>

To buy: $130; amazon.com.

<p>Amazon</p>

To buy: $18; amazon.com.

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