71% of people with coeliac disease think people avoid inviting them round for dinner, whilst 6 in 10 (64%) Brits don’t know the correct definition of coeliac disease, so it’s no wonder that those with the autoimmune disease can often feel socially isolated. Research by Warburtons, released to mark Coeliac UK Awareness Week, reveals that seven […]
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For all things gluten-free, read the latest features from Gluten-Free Heaven. Featuring interviews, tips and advice, and round-ups of the latest trends.
In the spotlight – Schär Gluten-Free
If you are coeliac or eat a gluten-free diet you are likely to be well aware of Schär, but you probably only know half the story… Just a few miles south of the Austrian border lies the Italian town of Merano. Surrounded by breath-taking Alpine scenery, which extends as far as the eye can see; […]
A step forward from going gluten-free: The Autoimmune Protocol system
Ambra Torelli answers our questions about the AIP diet… While looking for a natural alternative to improve the autoimmune symptoms she’s struggled with for years, Ambra Torelli came across the Autoimmune Protocol, also known as AIP. And after personally experiencing the incredible healing power of this protocol, she was inspired to tell others and encourage […]
Top tips for gluten-free parenting
Bringing up kids on a gluten-free diet can be a tough task, but Claire Latham has some top tips… Despite coming from a family with a history of coeliac disease and being gluten-intolerant myself, the realisation that my daughter was also gluten-intolerant came as a bit of a shock, and yet the signs were all […]
Gluten-free gluttony: How to have your gluten-free cake, and eat it too!
Exuberant foodie Charlotte Willis shows us how to make gluten-free desserts stand out from the crowd. Before I became gluten-free, and was much more lax about my diet and health than I am now, the highlight of any meal out, the peak of the family gathering’s foodie climax, and the occasional treat I lusted for […]
Coeliac disease: The myths and facts you need to know
Coeliac Awareness Week is taking place between 14-20th May 2018. With so much conflicting information and advice available about gluten, coeliac disease and gluten intolerance, we have enlisted the help of Gastroenterologist Professor David Sanders from the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield and Schär dietitian Melissa Wilson to help readers differentiate between fact and fiction! 1. […]
Focus on seaweed: Why you need to add this nutritious ingredient to your diet
This abundant and underused crop, both delicious and nutritious, appears to have the answers to all our ‘sea’tainability’ issues licked… Look out for one of the new rising stars in the world of food. Loved by many chefs across the world, seaweed has now been adopted by all, captivating the imaginations, hearts and homes of […]
Experts share their advice on how to diagnose Irritable Bowel Syndrome and manage the symptoms
Schär Registered Dietitian Katie Kennedy and Alison Reid, CEO of the national charity, The IBS Network, provide information and advice on diagnosing and managing your Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). How common is IBS? Registered Dietitian Katie Kennedy says, “Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common condition, with around a third of UK adults saying they have or have suffered […]
Spice up your life: The health benefits of herbs and spices
We use them every day in our cooking, but what are the benefits of these herbs and spices we so love? Did you know that your herb and spice rack not only can make your meals tastier and more ‘instagrammable’, but they are also jam-packed with health benefits? Herbs and spices can assist in a […]
Free-from biscuits and cookies taste test
See what we at Free-From Heaven HQ thought of a selection of the latest free-from biscuits to hit the aisles… When is the ideal time to have a biscuit? Well, that’s all the time, so it was no hardship gathering the troops mid-morning for a biscuit taste test complemented with several cups of tea. Everyone […]