Author Archives: Liz Rimmer

Including oats within a gluten free diet

Spotty bowl filled with gluten free porridge

Updated 14th July 2021 Although NICE guidelines (The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence) advise that gluten free oats can be introduced by a coeliac into their gf diet at any stage, it should still be done via the guidance of a dietician or healthcare specialist. As a small number of coeliacs are unable to […]

What is coeliac disease?

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updated 2nd October 2024 Coeliac disease is a lifelong autoimmune condition caused by a reaction to ingesting gluten. If you have coeliac disease, eating gluten will cause damage to the small intestine, making it difficult for the body to absorb the nutrients it needs. It’s estimated that 1 in 100 people in the UK have […]

Gluten free Victoria sponge cake

Gluten free Victoria cake

Updated 4th August 2025 I LOVE the simplicity of a Victoria sponge cake. Soft sponge layers, sandwiched together with REALLY good raspberry jam and topped with a generous sprinkle of caster sugar, makes this no frills classic bake a firm favourite of mine! Gluten free Victoria sponge cake is the perfect place to start if […]

My coeliac disease diagnosis story

my coeliac diagnosis

With any medical condition, there is always a common interest as to when and how it was first discovered and in particular the symptoms that may accompany the condition. coeliac disease is no exception, so thought it would be good to share with you my diagnosis story! In 2003 I went to see my GP […]