Coeliac Disease is a life-long condition. In other words, there is no cure for it. But, with the correct management, there are no health problems and you can live your life pretty normally. Sadly, I often seen people with coeliac disease who seem to have been seen once, diagnosed and never followed up again. When…
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5 Things Every Coeliac Wants You To Know
Coeliac disease is a really common condition – 1 in 100 people have it. The condition is autoimmune and when gluten is eaten – the immune system kicks in to attack the digestive system. As a coeliac myself, I know how frustrating this condition can be, so here are my 7 top things that I…
Coeliac Disease, Oats & Avenin – to eat or not?
Introduction Avenin is a protein that has a similar chemical structure to the protein, gluten and so some people coeliac disease who react to gluten will also react to avenin. This article outlines who with coeliac disease the avenin protein affects, what foods it is in and how to find out if you are one…
How To: Organise Gluten Free For A Wedding
In this article, I will share my top tips from my own wedding as a diagnosed coeliac and a specialist digestive health dietitian. 1 in 100 people have coeliac disease, the condition has a genetic link and so you will find it runs in families (1). There are then even more people with a gluten…
How To – Go On An All Inclusive Holiday (Gluten Free)
Can people with coeliac disease and gluten intolerance enjoy an all inclusive holiday? Following my recent coeliac adventure to Mexico, I share my top tips on ensuring a gluten free holiday. Before You Book Research the best resorts for gluten free food, by looking at reviews online. Yes, most resorts will provide a gluten free…
Constipation in Coeliac Disease
Until following a gluten free diet, many people who suffer with coeliac disease have loose bowels and may never have experienced constipation before. However, once diagnosed and following a gluten free diet, they may notice that they actually start having problems with going to the loo. So what is causing this? Are they still having gluten…
Low FODMAP, Gluten Free & Dairy Free Sticky Ginger Cake
Eaten straight out of the oven – this is the ultimate comfort food and safe alternative for any FODMAPer, individuals with a dairy allergy/intolerance or those with coeliac disease. Ingredients 60g Pure Dairy Free Olive Spread (or alternative dairy free spread) 75g of maple syrup 1 teaspoon of Doves Farm bicarbonate of soda (or alternative gluten…
Weekly Clinic Summary
Some pointers from last week’s clinics. Have a read – you may learn something which could help. 1.Don’t go looking for problems – one of my patients asked me last week if they should have an allergy test. However she had no symptoms at all – she was just generally interested. Unless you have symptoms…