Jessica Gartenstein is the co-founder of Frönen
Jessica “Jessy” Gartenstein shares her journey with the Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD) and her experience co-founding Frönen ice cream. This presentation was delivered at the SCDROCKS Conference, hosted by the Specific Carbohydrate Diet Association (SCDA).
Jessy was diagnosed with celiac disease and dairy sensitivity at the age of thirteen. Limited to a gluten-free and dairy-free diet, she struggled to find desserts that were both enjoyable and compatible with her health needs. Many alternatives contained refined sugars, gums, artificial ingredients, or sugar alcohols that worsened her symptoms.
Determined not to let food sensitivities restrict her quality of life, Jessy and her co-founder Erik began experimenting in the kitchen. Their work led to the creation of Frönen, a dessert made with simple ingredients including fruit, organic honey, and coconut cream. Frönen was developed in SCD-friendly flavors such as Banana Coconut, Strawberry, Madagascar Vanilla, and Peanut Butter, and was distributed in multiple regions across the United States.
This video captures Jessy’s personal and entrepreneurial journey, highlighting how lived experience with dietary restriction can inspire creativity, resilience, and innovation. While Jessy is no longer active with Frönen, her story remains a meaningful example of how individuals within the SCD community have applied diet-based principles to improve quality of life.