Take the stress out of Christmas with helpful hints and must-have recipes in this gluten-free Christmas guide from Coeliac UK Easy gluten-free recipes to get you through the festive season With so much of the festive season focused around food and entertaining, being gluten-free can be less than joyful. However, Coeliac UK, the national charity […]
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Discover the best gluten-free pizzas you can buy in supermarkets
The gluten-free world is changing, and it’s all for the better… There are a few things that those of us on a gluten-free diet really miss; bread, biscuits and cake to name a few. Another one, until recently, that we have struggled to find is the humble pizza, and who doesn’t love a pizza? Times […]
The cheating Coeliacs: Why having ‘cheat days’ is only cheating yourself
Ali Walsh uncovers some statistics about coeliacs who are prepared to take a gluten hit. But are ‘cheat’ days okay? Amy raises a doughnut to the camera and winks as she takes a bite. Her video post on Facebook gets hundreds of likes. Why is everyone cheering her on? She’s coeliac and she’s having a […]
Can going gluten-free help with Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
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 […]
The gluten-free Christmas gift guide 2018
Give your loved ones something to shout about this Christmas and treat them to the perfect gift. If you’re looking for inspiration you might just find the right gift right here… Personalised ½ Dozen Egg Holder Personalised Gift Shop £17 Your eggs will look like they have just been collected fresh from the hen house. […]
New Year’s Resolutions: simple tips to go organic in 2019
The New Year is a brilliant time to start thinking about going organic – purchasing organic products means eating food as it should be, without any added additives, preservatives and fewer pesticides and with the highest level of animal welfare it’s easier than you think. By making a few simple changes you can help look […]
10 festive dairy-free advent calendars for 2018
One of the best things about the festive season is that we get a chocolate treat everyday in the run-up to Christmas. And dairy-free dieters needn’t miss out as there’s plenty of dairy-free advent calendars to get you in the festive spirit this year! 1. Holland & Barrett Dairy Free Vegan Chocolate Advent Calendar The […]
How to handle life as a coeliac
Ali Walsh looks at how to combat those all-too-common misperceptions about those of us with coeliac disease… Prior to being diagnosed coeliac, I ate everything on my plate, whether I liked it or not. I was the easiest person to cater for and didn’t really think too much about it. Then coeliac disease descended and […]
Top tips for a spooktacular gluten-free Halloween
Halloween is fast becoming a popular tradition in the UK, so why not join in the fun with some of these suggestions from Claire Latham? Once a Celtic festival that has become increasingly Americanised, there are certain traditions that are observed each year such as dressing up and eating sweets that originate from its’ Celtic […]
Midday feasting: How to bring the excitement back to your gluten-free packed lunch
Thought packed lunches were just for kids? Think again. These delicious, simple and satisfying lunch ideas by Charlotte Willis will have you counting down the minutes until your lunch break commences… As a child, I loved my daily lunchtime unveiling of the delights inside my lunchbox. My mum, bleary-eyed, painstakingly packed our school lunches at […]