Episode 78 - Colleen Kavanagh - Understanding Gluten Free Oats: Myths and Facts

MEET THE GUESTColleen Kavanagh is the founder of ZEGO, a clean food brand dedicated to creating nourishing, allergy-friendly breakfast products tailored to the needs of today’s health-conscious consumers. ZEGO leads the industry in radical transparency, offering third-party testing for allergens, gluten, heavy metals, glyphosate, and more. These results are published directly on the brand’s website to empower informed choices. With a mission rooted in safety, nutrition, and trust, Colleen is redefining what it means to eat clean and advocating for higher standards in the food industry.What We Talk About:Colleen’s journey with celiac disease and how it led to founding ZEGO.Why most gluten-free oats are still unsafe for people with celiac disease.What Purity Protocol oats are and how they prevent cross-contamination.The risk of gluten exposure from crop rotation, shared equipment, and shared storage.How lentils, like oats, are also commonly contaminated with gluten.The importance of batch-level testing for gluten, glyphosate, mycotoxins, pesticides, and heavy metals.How ZEGO’s testing and transparency model goes far beyond industry standards.Why 20 ppm of gluten is still too much for many sensitive individuals.The lack of FDA enforcement around gluten-free labeling and food safety.Why the food industry is resistant to higher standards without consumer pressure.The nutritional benefits of ZEGO oats, including cold processing and higher protein content.The impact of low-level toxin exposure on people with autoimmune conditions, celiac disease, and mold illness.The dangers of common agricultural chemicals like glyphosate, paraquat, and dicamba.How regenerative and organic farming practices can reduce toxins and improve nutrient density.Why consumer advocacy is key to driving change in food safety and transparency.Colleen’s vision for a cleaner, safer food system built on accountability and trust.EPISODE RESOURCESZegoPurity-tested oats and snacks free from gluten, glyphosate, and heavy metals for clean, transparent food. Use code TRAILTOHEALTH for 10% OFF.shop.thetrailtohealth.com/ZegoCaraway CookwareToxin-free ceramic cookware to avoid chemicals when preparing clean, allergen-friendly meals. Use code THETRAILTOHEALTH10 for 10% OFF.shop.thetrailtohealth.com/CarawayCookwareVitamixHigh-performance blender perfect for making whole food recipes with clean, tested ingredients.https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/vitamixAlmond CowMake your own glyphosate-free oat milk at home with whole ingredients and zero fillers. Use code TRAILTOHEALTH for 10% OFF.https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/AlmondCowBread SrslyGluten-free sourdough made in a dedicated facility, safe for sensitive guts and free of cross-contact. Use code TRAILTOHEALTH for 15% OFF.https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/BreadSRSLYWildgrainBake-from-frozen gluten-free breads and pastas, tested for purity and perfect for clean ingredient diets. Use code TRAILTOHEALTH for $10 OFF + gluten-free cookies for life.shop.thetrailtohealth.com/wildgrainCONNECT WITH THE GUESTWebsite:http://zegofoods.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/zegofoods/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ZEGOFoods/YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@sharingpeaceofmindthezegob2737KEYWORDSZego Oats, Celiac Disease, Gluten-Free, Purity Protocol, Cross-Contamination, Mycotoxins, Food Safety, Nutrition, Oats, Food Allergies, gluten-free, oats, lentils, food safety, organic farming, consumer advocacy, transparency, toxins, regenerative agriculture, Zego