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 […]
Christine Bailey looks at the difference between gluten allergies, intolerances and food sensitivities, and how getting the correct diagnosis is imperative to managing the condition… Allergens appear in many forms: food, environment, pets, chemicals, lotions, potions and medications, to name a few. There are various types of food reactions and there is equally as much […]
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 […]
Top nutritionists reveal secrets to beating the fat and sugar from gluten-free foods… Planning on shedding a few pounds before your holiday this summer, or want to give your skin a youthful boost for make-up free days at the beach? It may be time to detox your kitchen cupboards for some seemingly healthy foods, which […]
Dietitian and spokesperson for the British Dietetic Association Chloe Miles examines the pros and cons of going gluten-free to deal with your IBS… You can’t be diagnosed on symptoms alone as some of these symptoms are also present in other conditions such as Coeliac Disease and Inflammatory Bowel Disease. It is important not to self-diagnose […]
When you discover that your child is allergic to gluten, a parent often wonders what they can do to help. One question that is often asked is if a gluten-intolerant child requires additional nutritional support, or if a healthy diet is sufficient? Claire Latham discusses… As a parent, we often worry about our children. Each developmental […]
Love Your Gut dietitian Jo Travers shares her advice on how to keep your gut happy and healthy when following a gluten-free diet. Avoiding gluten means avoiding gluten-containing grains, but does not have to mean avoiding gut-healthy foods altogether. Many foods that are friendly to your gut are still on the menu for gluten-intolerant or […]
Coeliac UK’s Norma McGough looks at some key elements to maintain a healthy and balanced diet when eating gluten-free… Q. How can I maintain a healthy diet if I need to eat gluten-free? A. Healthy eating recommendations for weight control on a gluten-free diet are the same as for the general population, such as aiming to eat […]
Cooking or baking gluten-free food means ensuring all your ingredients are gluten-free. Coeliac UK’s Norma McGough gives some helpful tips for stocking your kitchen cupboard… Q) What gluten free grains and flours can I stock? A) Always make sure you choose flours and any other products made from flour such as pasta, cakes, biscuits, crackers and breakfast […]
Max Wiseberg shows that despite the chocolate, it isn’t all bad news for hay fever sufferers… You’ll probably be surprised to read that what you eat and drink can affect how much or how little you’ll suffer from hay fever,” says airborne allergies expert and creator of HayMax allergen barrier balms, Max Wiseberg. There are […]