Finding the best foods for your little ones can be extra work that you don’t need. Here are some simple ideas that can help you along the way… All babies are different – some may be ready for solid foods earlier than others, and some will take to weaning more quickly. Department of Health recommendations […]
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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.
Living with an invisible disease
Ali Walsh finds out the things you can’t see are the ones that matter the most… Have you ever played a game of, “Which would you rather?” Generally, it’s a pub-style game where you’re given two ridiculous options to choose between. “Would you rather be set upon by a tiger or swallowed whole by a […]
The latest tastiest gluten-free bread
See what we at Gluten-Free Heaven HQ thought of a selection of breads to hit the aisles… We have done a bread taste test before, but as this is such a contentious area for those on a gluten-free diet we thought it was worth revisiting with another selection. And what a selection we got! Every […]
How do you say…? How to pronounce these super food names
Pronunciation can be a funny old thing… “How do you say… chia?” “How to pronounce quinoa?” Do you often find yourself wondering how to pronounce some foods names? We’ve had many debates in the office about the pronunciation of foods like chia and acai, so we thought it was time to put these arguments to rest […]
11 times gluten free memes nailed the gluten-free life
Sometimes all need is a good laugh… and Tumblr always provides These gluten free memes might just be too close to home. 😂 When I realize I forgot to ask if there’s flour in the sauce https://www.tumblr.com/wheniwentglutenfree/118875907311/when-i-realize-i-forgot-to-ask-if-theres-flour-in 2. When I have to bring my own gluten-free food https://www.tumblr.com/disabilityhealth/137169364705/when-i-have-to-bring-my-own-gluten-free-food 3. Gluten-free people problems https://www.tumblr.com/diamondheartbreakers/123662768151/gluten-free-people-problems 4. When […]
Is baking powder gluten free?
Baking powder isn’t always gluten-free! We have all the details you need to know about using baking powder in gluten-free baking. Is baking powder gluten free? It may be easily found in supermarkets today, but not all baking powder is always gluten-free. Baking powder is used as a raising agent (or also known as a […]
The 7-day gut reset
Ali Walsh finds out what it’s like to do a 7-day gut reset… A gut reset? Really? Does it sound like a new fad? Why would a coeliac say yes to a diet that requires cutting out even more food? The answer is simple: despite rigidly following a gluten-free diet, I get regular tummy pains […]
The links between coeliac disease and other conditions…
Ali Walsh finds the links between coeliac disease and other conditions is not as bad as you may think… You might think years of undiagnosed coeliac disease as the worst thing anyone could go through. It’s a pattern coeliacs experience time and time again: stomach cramps, chronic diarrhoea, depression and the constant fear of the […]
How to feed your gluten-free family for £30 a week
With gluten-free food being notoriously expensive, Claire Latham wonders if it’s possible to feed a family of four on a budget of just £30? Food poverty in the UK has reached an all-time high, with food campaigners tirelessly donating their time to initiatives such as food banks. It is suggested than an average family of […]
Which UK cafés are the best at catering for a gluten-free diet?
Charlotte Willis takes a trip down the high street to search out the best gluten-free chain cafés… Heading out for a mid-morning coffee, but not sure where to go to get your gluten-free foodie fix? Our guide to high street cafes might well be the answer to your lunchtime woes. Getting your caffeine fix at […]