Tag Archives: Gluten free diet

My gluten free Christmas dinner

Gluten free Christmas dinner

Updated 16th December 2023 A coeliac disease diagnosis is for life, which of of course means that even at Christmas there can be no ‘days off’ from a gluten free diet. However, with so many amazing dedicated gluten free products now up for grabs, and all the food available that’s naturally gluten free, there’s no […]

Gluten free plum crumble

Gluten free plum crumble

Updated 16th November 2023 With the chillier days approaching, I thought it would be a nice time to share with you this quick and easy gluten free plum crumble recipe. The Perfect tummy warming, comforting pudding, that can be popped together in no time at all.

Gluten free cupcakes (quick and easy)

Gluten free cupcakes...with sprinkles

These super-duper cupcake cuties can be whipped up at a drop of a hat, by using the simple all in one gluten free sponge cake recipe. Once baked, cool and top with a delicious swirl of buttercream and whatever gf sprinkles that take your fancy!!

Dauphinoise potatoes

Dauphinoise potatoes

I wanted to share this recipe for dauphinoise potatoes with you as they are delicious, naturally gluten free and super easy to make. If you’ve never had a bash at making dauphinoise potatoes I recommend you do. You won’t regret it as they really are tremendous. They’re the perfect creamy potato dish to enjoy with […]

Newly diagnosed with coeliac disease?

Gluten free bread and butter

I know if you’ve only recently been diagnosed with coeliac disease, you may be feeling a little daunted right now. It’s totally understandable, but it’s going to be OK. Don’t be hard on yourself and expect to know everything, it’s impossible. I’m still learning 21 years down the line. Taking ‘baby steps’ and being a […]

Eating out gluten free

Delicious rissoto starter at La Boheme, Lymm.

Updated 2nd February 2024 I feel that eating out gluten free is one of the main worries for people managing a gluten free diet. Simple practices, such as using a separate toaster, butter pot, chopping board, dedicated gluten free fryer and preparing gluten free food on a freshly wiped down surface, etc are all a […]

Is malt vinegar safe for coeliacs?

Black and white picture of 4 bottles of parsons vinegar

Updated 15th April 2024 Whilst in the past, there was much confusion about whether or not it was safe for somebody with coeliac disease to consume malt vinegar and barley malt, I can confirm, that the current advice is that malt vinegar and barley malt is NOT safe to include within a gluten free diet. […]

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 […]

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 […]