Q Is there an alternative to xanthan gum? I just can’t seem to get along with it. Those who have tried and failed know all too well the challenge gluten-free baking presents. I follow a gluten-free diet, and I ensure that all of the breads or cake I make have a very simple ingredient list. Personally, […]
Q There are so many new gluten-free products on the market, but the prices don’t seem to be coming down. Why not? We all know gluten-free products are more costly than their gluten counterparts. This is for many reasons, including more expensive ingredients, the cost of research being done to produce better-tasting products, and maintaining […]
Q Will dairy-free yoghurt provide a similar probiotic benefit to natural yoghurt? Good news! These days you can get lots of pro-biotic alternatives to dairy yoghurt if you’re looking for some gut healthy breakfast (or dessert) material. However, if you’re avoiding dairy because of a lactose intolerance (the naturally occurring sugars in milk), you may not […]
Q Is it true that nobody can properly metabolise gluten? In short, yes. For many people it appears that humans lack the enzyme needed to metabolise/process gluten. Studies have shown that gluten/gliadin appears to be stable and not broken down by all gastric, pancreatic and intestinal brush-border membrane proteases (enzymes). This confirms that gluten is very poorly digested and passes through more or less […]
Q I have just been diagnosed with coeliac disease, where do I start? Like anything in life, we must always see the positive in situations. Being diagnosed with coeliac disease can be extremely daunting and the ‘why me?’ syndrome can spiral into a negative depression, which is the last thing you need. Take some time to research, and I […]
Q What is a complete protein and is hemp a complete protein? Proteins are either complete or incomplete. The difference is in the amino acid composition. Our bodies need over 20 amino acids to build and repair muscles and tissues. Complete proteins, usually found in animal products, provide all the essential amino acids that your body […]
Q I have a gluten intolerance, what alcohols should I avoid? In order to navigate your way round a toast-involving event, (hello wedding season) that is a very important question! You can pretty much be safe with cider, wine, most spirits, sherry, ports and liqueurs as even if a gluten-containing product is used as an ingredient, […]
Q How do I bake gluten-free bread in a bread machine? Will a gluten-free bread mix work in my bread machine? It’ll all depend on the type of bread machine you have. Remember, normal bread requires much more rising and kneading than gluten-free bread so you’ll need a breadmaker with either a gluten-free option or a […]
Q I love baking, but recently decided to transition to a vegan diet. Are there any good substitutes I can use in my bakes instead? Baking without eggs can seem impossible, but luckily there are a few clever alternatives you can use in their place. Apple sauce, or a well-ripened, mashed banana are a great, healthy […]
Q I have coeliac disease and I have just had a baby. What are the chances of this being passed on? The chance of having a coeliac child if you or your partner has coeliac disease is around 1 in 10. Looking on the bright side, this means your child is 90% likely not to get […]