What’s the difference between gluten allergies, intolerances and sensitivities?
Christine Bailey looks at the difference between gluten allergies, intolerances and food sensitivities, and how getting the correct diagnosis is imperative to managing the condition… Allergens appear in many forms: food, environment, pets, chemicals, lotions, potions and medications, to name a few. There are various types of food reactions and More...
Gluten-intolerance: Does my child require additional nutritional support?
When you discover that your child is allergic to gluten, a parent often wonders what they can do to help. One question that is often asked is if a gluten-intolerant child requires additional nutritional support, More...
How to maintain a healthy and balanced gluten-free diet
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 More...
Stocking a gluten-free kitchen cupboard
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 More...
What is the process of creating gluten-free beer?
Q What is the process of creating gluten-free beer? The brewing process for 6X Gold started in our pilot micro-brewery where we trialled different versions of the recipe. We conducted multiple taste tests and decided More...
Ask the experts… What are the potential repercussions of eating gluten when living with coeliac disease?
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 More...
Ask the experts… I am lactose intolerant, should I be worried about casein?
Q I am lactose intolerant, should I be worried about casein? Casein is found mainly in dairy products, so if you are avoiding all dairy products then your chances of consuming casein are low, but be cautious as some More...
Ask the experts… Does gluten provide any nutrients I should seek elsewhere?
Q Does gluten provide any nutrients I should seek elsewhere? Eliminating gluten from your diet puts you at risk of having fewer vitamins, minerals and fibre in your diet, including vitamin B and iron. To combat More...
Ask the experts… What are the best dairy-free milks to use for different styles of cooking?
Q What are the best dairy-free milks to use for different styles of cooking? Coconut milk comes in two forms, tinned and ‘fresh’ and is the most versatile. Due to its natural creaminess, tinned coconut milk More...
Ask the experts… Can cutting out dairy help with my Eczema?
Q. Can cutting out dairy help with my Eczema? Eczema is a non-infectious, inflammatory skin condition. It often comes in bouts, with genetic predisposition, environmental allergens, temperature, stress and food More...
