Gluten-Free on a Budget – 20 Top Tips By Samantha Stein, aka The Happy Coeliac We’ve all noticed it by now – switching to a gluten-free diet can eat some serious holes in your wallet. Research has shown that gluten-free products are on average 242% more expensive than regular products. But that doesn’t mean you […]
Author and popular blogger at The Happy Coeliac, Samantha Stein explains how to avoid cross-contamination, stay safe, and enjoy your food! In my ideal world, everyone would eat gluten-free and we would never have to worry about getting ill through cross-contamination. Because of this, I love to host my own events where I can control every aspect of the food that goes on […]
Q: My six-year-old daughter has just been diagnosed with a dairy intolerance, but I’m concerned about the impact cutting dairy from her diet will have – how can I make sure she gets enough calcium? I understand your concern. Since the 1950s the Milk Marketing Board has been telling us that the best source of calcium […]
Could a free-from diet be good for your skin? We all know the basics for healthy skin: get enough sleep; drink plenty of water; eat a healthy diet; cut down on fatty foods….but could certain food intolerances or sensitivities be responsible for those outbreaks? If you’re experiencing problems with your skin, it may be worth […]
When we talk about gluten we tend to think of the usual suspects: pasta; cake and the number one suspect: bread. But you’d be surprised to learn what other foods and products contain gluten. If you suffer from Coeliac Disease this could be a big problem. Even if you are carefully avoiding gluten you could […]
It’s a common belief that to get calcium in your diet, you must be consuming lots of cow’s milk and other dairy products. The fact is that there are lots of dairy-free sources of calcium, many of which actually contain higher levels than milk does. Here are some of our suggestions… 1. TOFU Tofu is packed with […]
If you’ve got coeliac disease, cross-contamination with even the slightest bit of gluten is a real no-no. It can be tough sharing a kitchen with gluten-eating family and friends, and it might seem almost impossible to avoid contamination. Here are some of our top tips for keeping your kitchen gluten-free. 1. Label everything. We mean […]
Even though the terms wheat and gluten are often used interchangeably, they are not the same thing. Dr Eva Detko explains the difference… Why is it important to know the difference between wheat and gluten? Understanding the difference between wheat and gluten can help avoid any unnecessary symptoms that may be brought on by ingesting the wrong foods. […]
Going out for a meal in a restaurant with friends or family is one of life’s simple pleasures. But if you’re looking for gluten-free options, how do you make a dining out experience as tasty – and safe – as possible? Birthdays, anniversaries, meeting up with friends, or going on a date – life is […]
Author, personal trainer and fitness instructor Alison Beadle was diagnosed with Candida (a fungal infection) in 2012, which led to her having to eliminate wheat, gluten, dairy, yeast and most importantly sugar from her diet. This resulted in a lot of experimentation with various foods, the loss of a stone in body fat and a […]