Why removing gluten might not be enough for coeliac disease

removing gluten

Beth from Positive Plate Nutrition explains why removing gluten from your diet may not be enough to combat coeliac disease symptoms Today, I’m talking about something called coeliac cross reactivity. There are certain proteins in other foods (usually grains or pseudo-grains) which are structurally or molecularly similar to gliadin, the protein which causes a reaction in […]

In Season in November

Want to know what’s in season in November in the UK? You’ve come to the right place. Here are the 16 foods that are in season in November right now! Need some inspiration on how to include them in your meals? We’ve listed some recipe ideas for you to try too. All gluten-free! Cranberries Cranberries […]

Following a Vegan and Gluten-Free Diet

This World Vegan Day, consider trying more vegan options. Beth Raven gives us the low down on eating vegan and gluten-free… A vegan diet is one that excludes all animal products such as meat, dairy and eggs and includes only plant foods such as fruit, vegetables, grains and nuts. What does it mean to be […]

Gluten-Free Bonfire Night Ideas

Fireworks Night, Bonfire Night or Guy Fawkes… whatever you call it, let’s get in the spirit… gluten-free bonfire night style! We had a great time putting together this lift of amazing recipes for fireworks night! A perfect excuse for you to practice your baking skills, and experiment in the kitchen. Why not get the kids […]

Do I have coeliac disease?

Coeliac disease is an autoimmune disorder which affects a person’s ability to digest the main protein found in gluten called gliadin. This protein is mistaken as an invader and the body starts to attack the lining of the small intestine in a bid to rid the body of the foreign object. This sets off an […]

The Ultimate Gluten-Free Halloween Recipe Guide

Halloween is nearly here, and to celebrate our favourite creepy holiday, we’ve rounded up the most spooktacular and delicious gluten-free Halloween recipes from around the (spider) web to inspire you. From pumpkin soup to vegan doughnuts, there’s plenty of treats (and a few tricks along the way too!) to help you celebrate in style, so […]

Guide to Gluten-Free Pasta

For world pasta day we’re celebrating all things pasta… gluten-free pasta, of course! From eating at restaurants to buying from supermarkets, getting your hands on gluten-free pasta can be a bit of a challenge. This is a resource of all the information on gluten-free pasta you’d ever need in one place! Buy your gluten-free pasta […]

Been ‘Glutened’? Here’s what to do next…

It can be a real challenge to completely avoid gluten, so here are eight simple action steps to take in the event of accidentally consuming gluten or if cross-contamination occurs. The side effects of being ‘glutened’, ie. accidental gluten contamination, vary from person to person in symptoms and severity. If you are a coeliac your […]

Gluten-Free Advent Calendars 2019

Get ready for the festive season with some exciting gluten-free advent calendars! We’ve put together a selection of the best gluten-free advent calendars available for Christmas 2019! Chocolate Nestle Milkybar £1.50 from Tesco Perfect fun for the kids. Cadbury Dairy Milk £2 from Tesco or Waitrose The classic – you can’t go wrong! For kids […]

The Gluten-Free Instagrammers you need to follow in 2019

Instagram. The world of influencers seems to only grow and grow, and as the gluten-free community, so do the number of gluten-free Instagrammers! There are so many incredible accounts out there, so we’ve decided to focus on the UK for our list. We’ve managed to whittle down the list to these 13 gluten-free Instagrammers, who […]