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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Q What is the process of creating gluten-free beer? The brewing process for 6X Gold started in our pilot micro-brewery where we trialled different versions of the recipe. We conducted multiple taste tests and decided on the best recipe, which gave the hoppy, refreshing ale we were after. We didn’t want to compromise on flavour so […]
Q What are the potential repercussions of eating gluten when living with coeliac disease? It can be devastating to be told you’ll never eat gluten again. Upon hearing this, most coeliacs go through the recognised 5 stages of grief: Denial Anger Bargaining Depression Acceptance The first four stages leave coeliacs vulnerable to eating gluten again. This could be: Pretending you don’t […]
Q I am lactose intolerant, should I be worried about casein? Casein is found mainly in dairy products, so if you are avoiding all dairy products then your chances of consuming casein are low, but be cautious as some other foods also contain casein. Be wary when a product says lactose-free, as it may not be casein-free. […]
Q Does gluten provide any nutrients I should seek elsewhere? Eliminating gluten from your diet puts you at risk of having fewer vitamins, minerals and fibre in your diet, including vitamin B and iron. To combat this, it’s important to get a wide variety of foods such as beans (natural, not baked beans), green leafy vegetables […]
Q What are the best dairy-free milks to use for different styles of cooking? Coconut milk comes in two forms, tinned and ‘fresh’ and is the most versatile. Due to its natural creaminess, tinned coconut milk is the perfect base for dairy-free ice cream and for use in Asian cooking, where it would naturally be paired […]
Q. Can cutting out dairy help with my Eczema? Eczema is a non-infectious, inflammatory skin condition. It often comes in bouts, with genetic predisposition, environmental allergens, temperature, stress and food all possible aggravates. Nutritionists agree that there’s a potential link between consumption of dairy products and skin conditions. This doesn’t mean that everyone with eczema has […]