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 […]
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 […]
Before starting a gluten-free diet, for whatever reason, it’s important to speak to a dietician or a doctor. Here Dr Eleanor Atkins shows us how you can make the transition both easily and healthily… Having coeliac disease or a gluten intolerance doesn’t have to mean eating unhealthily. There are plenty of ways to ensure you […]
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 […]
Going gluten-free can be a difficult transition to make. Charlotte Willis provides her 10-step guide to make the change flawless… After months of discomfort, digestive difficulties, and wrestling with your diet, you find yourself here. Perhaps it’s taken you a while to come to this conclusion: gluten and your gut, well they just don’t seem […]
To maximise the benefits of cutting out gluten because of coeliac disease or other health reasons, you’ve got to pay attention to your overall diet. Norma McGough tells us the key things you need to know… Q There’s confusion around oats. Can they be included on a gluten-free diet? Oats are not related to gluten-containing grains […]
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 […]
Making the switch to gluten-free is a daunting prospect, but it needn’t be a living nightmare. Foodie blogger Michelle Kickham talks through some essential tactics for easing the pain when you transition to a gluten-free diet… Whether you’ve Been diagnosed coeliac or just want to try out the ‘gluten-free diet’, there’s no denying that the […]
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 […]