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 […]
A calorie conscious, gluten-free take on the classic, zesty key lime pie. This key lime pie is the most perfect dessert to serve up on a summer’s day! Key Lime Pie By Truvia® (www.truvia.co.uk) Serves 6-8 | Prep 25 mins plus chilling | Cook 35-37 mins | Calories 233 (per serving) GF SF MF Ingredients 1 packet […]
Coeliac UK has warned that the proposed cuts to prescriptions of gluten-free food in Bradford could end up costing the NHS more money in the long run. Coeliac UK is strongly opposing prescription cuts proposed by Bradford City and Bradford Districts Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs), who spent £320, 000 on gluten-free food prescriptions last year, […]
Love to travel but feel restricted by a gluten-free diet? Jenna Sinclair gives us some handy advice for travelling gluten-free on our holidays… Here in the UK, day to day eating gluten-free is fairly easy. We’re a first-world country, blessed with a forward-thinking food industry which has come on leaps and bounds in the last […]
Nottingham is the home of the only 100% gluten-free cafe in the East Midlands, Dottie’s Tearoom, who cater for people with a wide range of food allergies and intolerances… Dottie’s Tearoom began when owner Clare Wheat started baking for events at her grandmother’s nursing home, and being coeliac herself, made all of the cakes gluten-free. Clare was surprised […]
You might imagine that finding food that’s gluten-free in Italy is almost impossible, as many of their dishes traditionally feature gluten-rich foods. But times are changing, as resident Italian chef Ambra Torelli found when she discovered just how far her country’s acceptance of coeliac disease has come in recent years… In the homeland of pizza, pasta, biscotti […]
Fudgy, moist, chocolate brownies, with a hint of orange. You’ve never guess that these chocolate orange brownies are healthy! Not only that, they’re also gluten-free and dairy-free too – perfect for a not-so naughty mid-morning treat! Fudgy Chocolate Orange Brownies By Donna of Eighty20Nutrition. Serves 12 | Prep Time 10 min | Cook Time 30 min GF SF DF […]
Michelle Kickham examines the science behind coeliac disease and looks at what the future may hold for those suffering with the condition… Ah, Coeliac Disease. A pizza lover’s worst nightmare. If you actually have it, you know what it really is – a right pain in the behind. Eating in a restaurant becomes complicated, and […]
This rich, fruity and ever-so-slightly boozy chocolate, almond and prune torte is a must-try recipe! And it’s particularly scrumptious when served with double cream or a little crème fraîche. Squidgy chocolate, almond and prune torte By Lucinda Bruce-Gardyne (www.geniusglutenfree.com) Serves 8-10 | Prep 25 mins plus soaking | Cook 35-40 mins | Calories 366 (per serving) […]
This hazelnut, plum and cinnamon tart not only looks charmingly rustic, it’s full of delicious flavours that make for a truly decadent pudding. If you want to shake it up, you could try replacing the halved plums with sliced nectarines, apricots or apples. Hazelnut, plum and cinnamon tart By Lucinda Bruce-Gardyne (www.geniusglutenfree.com) GF MF Serves 6-8 […]