It is a myth that most coeliacs are underweight. The truth is that you could be underweight, normal weight or overweight and still have coeliac disease. Historically, doctors would only think about testing you for coeliac disease if you presented with the classic symptoms of failure to thrive as a child, or being underweight with …
#Coeliacs – Overweight Not Underweight
It is a myth that most coeliacs are underweight. The truth is that you could be underweight, normal weight or overweight and still have coeliac disease. Historically, doctors would only think about testing you for coeliac disease if you presented with the classic symptoms of failure to thrive as a child, or being underweight with …
TrulyGlutenFree Site Launches!
Hoorah! Today, I have launched the new site dedicated to all of you who are truly gluten and grain sensitive at http://www.trulyglutenfree.co.uk. I have had so many queries and questions since I launched the TrulyGlutenFree ebook and wrote the No Grain: No Pain article to introduce the subject that I felt it needed its own site. …
Gluten Gene Tests Positive
Just thought I would let you know that the first batch of gluten genetic test results have come through this week - and all are positive! It looks like I have stumbled upon a BIG hidden health issue here. This basically shows that these people have an auto-immune gluten disorder where gluten can attack tissues …
Gluten: No Grain, No Pain
Just to let you know I have just had an article published by the lovely allergy specialist people at Foodsmatter.com on the whole subject of grains and gluten. Read Gluten: No Grain, No Pain here and, if you need more, check out the ever-growing resources page on the clinic site where there is now a …
New Warburtons Gluten Free Range
Clare just let me know she has tried the Warburtons new GF bread: "Brown loaf by Warburtons, new in. Good taste & texture for both toast & bread." Warburtons have launched a whole new free from range. Based on maize starch so not OK if you are corn intolerant (no GF bread I have found …
FoodsMatter Christmas Section
Whilst I'm on Christmassy stuff, check out Foodsmatter.com's excellent allergy Christmas guide and directory. You will find a host of Christmas freefrom recipes, supplier lists and articles, including one from me:  Micki Rose's Christmas Allergy Guide. Enjoy. And don't forget to check out my Christmas present guides here and here too.
‘Ready Brek’ My Way
I accidentally made a breakfast this morning that I swear tastes like the Ready Brek I had as a kid! Takes seconds to make, dairy free, gluten free, high protein and full of nourishment. Here it is for you: Combine a good dollop of plain soya yogurt in a bowl (I used the Sojade thicker …
Wheat In Tabasco
Just thought I'd let you know that this week I checked with the makers of Tabasco chilli sauce what the vinegar in it was made out of - and they came back and said: "The grains used to form the alcohol are corn, milo, and wheat,"Â so watch it! And, by the way, I didn't …
Asda FreeFrom Online
I note that Asda has launched a new part of its online shopping site that is easier for you to find gluten, dairy, wheat, eggs etc free food items. The new Asda Freefrom site is at http://www.asda-freefrom.co.uk. Might be worth a look. Hope it helps.