Ali Walsh, from The Local Bakehouse shows why going gluten-free will be the most romantic thing you ever do… Love. A deep affection that takes time to form. Or only 3 seconds when you realise your new boyfriend has recreated a Chinese restaurant menu without gluten (because you’re coeliac). This actually happened to a friend of […]
A recent poll by leading gluten free pastry brand Too Good To Be Gluten Free has revealed the top 10 most annoying questions coeliacs are asked… With coeliacs often being mistaken as “fussy eaters” Too Good ran a poll of its fans and asked them submit the most annoying questions and comments directed at coeliacs. Too Good’s […]
Spotting the signs of coeliac disease or gluten intolerance can be a long and arduous affair – Michelle Kickham explains the differences and what to look out for… Ah, gluten. It puts the spring in our cakes, the stretch in our dough and much to our dismay, is often found in those feel-good foods. However, […]
Gastroenterologist Professor David Sanders and Schär dietitian Katie Kennedy share their advice on how to go about getting diagnosed if you suspect you may have coeliac disease or gluten intolerance; plus tips on how to lead a gluten free lifestyle. 1. What are the symptoms? Professor David Sanders explains: “Symptoms including, bloating, vomiting, headaches, skin rashes, aching […]
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 […]
If you’re having a barbecue at home, then the chances are you know your stuff and will be buying ingredients or products you’re familiar with. But if you’re socialising, Becky Graham has some golden rules you should follow to help you barbecue safely with coeliac disease… Leave the bread out! It might be obvious, but […]
For those with coeliac disease, eating gluten can have life-long damaging effects on the bowel, so it’s important to be aware of the symptoms in order to diagnose and treat the disease as early as possible. Here’s some of the most common symptoms people with coeliac disease experience… The most common symptom is diarrhoea, which is caused by […]
Michelle Kickham examines the science behind coeliac disease and looks at what the future may hold for those suffering with the condition… Ah, Coeliac Disease. A pizza lover’s worst nightmare. If you actually have it, you know what it really is – a right pain in the behind. Eating in a restaurant becomes complicated, and […]
Q I have coeliac disease and I have just had a baby. What are the chances of this being passed on? The chance of having a coeliac child if you or your partner has coeliac disease is around 1 in 10. Looking on the bright side, this means your child is 90% likely not to get […]
Nutritional scientist and blogger at ‘Gluten-Free and All Things Nice’, Michelle Kickham examines whether there is any merit in the latest buzz word linked to coeliac disease. Have you ever walked into a room and forgotten why you went there? Or, put your dinner in the fridge instead of the oven to cook it? Lose […]