Want to learn more about coeliac disease and living gluten free? Maybe you’re a regular listener of A Gluten Free Podcast, but haven’t fully caught up with the latest eps? Don’t stress - A Gluten Free Blog is a helpful guide to stay informed, up-to-date and give you lots of insights and info around coeliac disease and the gluten free diet.
We’ve chatted with so many great health experts, companies, businesses, bloggers and content creators over the years on the pod who have accomplished seriously inspiring things in the gluten free community. We want to make sure their stories, insights and advice is available for you, of course on the pod, but also now in written format within this blog.
We’ll be sharing our own thoughts about coeliac disease and living gluten free, past podcast guest insights, tips and advice, the latest in coeliac disease research, news and all the best within the gluten free community.
If you’ve got any topic suggestions or talking points for us to cover please let us know! We’re a small team here at A Gluten Free Family but we will always do our best to look out for you gluten free fam. Let’s keep raising coeliac disease and gluten free awareness: one chat at a time.
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The content provided on A Gluten Free Family is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, dietitian or qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or dietary needs.
Breaking News: Revolutionary Coeliac Blood Test Preparing for Australia Launch
WEHI researchers Jason Tye-Din and Olivia Moscatelli are leading the charge on a brand new coeliac disease blood test, with a new study promising to completely alter testing and allow patients to bypass a gastroscopy in the process.
Navigating the Health of the Gut Microbiome on a Gluten Free Diet
Joanna Aaron from I On Nutrition highlights the very real risks involved with adhering to a strict gluten free diet, with coeliacs needing to recognise and act on the potential nutrient deficiencies that impact the gut microbiome.
The Best Gluten Free Spots at VIVID Sydney 2025
We highlight some of the best gluten free locations at Sydney’s VIVID festival for 2025. With great lights, music and events taking place, this is a chance to source coeliac-safe food that makes the nightlife adventure worthwhile.
7 Surprising Coeliac Disease Symptoms I Wish Doctors Had Flagged Earlier
Prior to my official diagnosis in 2020, I suffered from a wide range of physical and mental symptoms that were indicative of coeliac disease. This is a chance to examine 7 of these symptoms in further detail, highlighting the need for immediate medical action.
Beyond Just Gluten-Free: How to Make a Nutrient-Dense GF Diet Work for Your Gut
While the removal of gluten is mandatory for coeliac disease, there’s more involved to achieving a healthy balance diet rich in essential nutrients. Accredited dietitian and coeliac herself Jessica Milliner delves into the gut health benefits of a nutrient dense GF diet that goes beyond just gluten free.
Making Gluten-Free Life Easier for Families: One Step at a Time
Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG) CEO Cynthia Kelly explains what her organisation provides for families living with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity, giving individuals and communities the tools to live a happy life and improve dietary standards with practical support.
Strength in Unity: The Global Movement Powering Coeliac Disease Awareness
Organisations from all corners of the globe are making strides to improve coeliac disease awareness while seeking research and medical resolutions. Yet there are steps we can also take as everyday people to leverage their efforts and maximise the strength of the community as a whole.
Gluten Free & Oat-Free Anzac Biscuit Recipe by Wholegreen Bakery Owner, Cherie Lyden
Cherie Lyden from Wholegreen Bakery shares her special gluten free and oat-free Anzac Biscuit recipe that anyone can make at home for the 2025 Friday long weekend.
The 5 Stages of Grieving Gluten After a Coeliac Diagnosis
Host of The Healthy Celiac Podcast Belinda Whelan discusses the 5 stages of grief for gluten following a coeliac disease diagnosis. Each emotional state will be explored and viewed in context for your long-term gluten free journey.
Easter Special: Top 10 Gluten Free Hot Cross Buns Near You
Easter is never complete without a healthy serving of hot cross buns. For those with coeliac disease and others living gluten free, we’ve found the top 10 providers in the market, branching out from Sydney postcodes to regions across the country.
GUEST BLOG: How the Low-FODMAP Diet and FodShop Supports IBS Patients
Founder of FodShop Shaynie Leber explores the link between the Low-FODMAP diet at IBS, while highlighting the benefits of using FodShop to support improvements with symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.
NEWS: AI Breakthrough in Coeliac Disease Diagnosis
The Guardian reports an exciting development in achieving a coeliac disease diagnosis, with the University of Cambridge creating a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that dramatically improves the speed of results.
Debunking 5 Coeliac Disease and Gluten Free Myths
We confront 5 of the biggest myths and misconceptions that exist about coeliac disease and the gluten free diet. What are you likely to hear that requires addressing and education? These myths often lead to poor health outcomes, and we will examine them one by one.
Can Coeliacs Eat at McDonald’s Australia? Exploring Gluten Free Options
Is the biggest fast food chain the world safe for coeliacs? What do we know about McDonald’s and gluten free options? We find out what you should know before approaching Macca’s for a quick feed, both here in Australia and overseas.
Helen Tzouganatos Sokolatopita Recipe: Olive Oil Chocolate Cake
Helen Tzouganatos shares her very special Sokolatopita recipe, a delicious gluten free Olive Oil Chocolate Cake with Olive Oil icing. Suitable for dairy-free consumers and vegetarians alike, the author and SBS presenter provides us with the inspiration behind the recipe and how anyone can make it at home!
Coeliac Awareness Week 2025: Supporting Gluten Free Business & Confronting Cost
For Coeliac Awareness Week 2025, A Gluten Free Family is joined by Sandra Hudson of Hudson’s Bakery. We discuss the challenges of running a small local gluten free business, the rewards involved for the coeliac community and how customers can support their efforts through various means.
GUEST BLOG Part 1: Menopause 101
In a special Part 1 Guest Blog, Everyday Nutrition’s Joanna Baker helps navigate the health complexities of menopause for women. How is it defined and how does it compare to perimenopause? She breaks down the symptoms and what tangible medicines and treatments are available. Part 2 will be published at Everyday Nutrition.
GUEST BLOG: The Essential Role of Exercise for a Strict Gluten Free Life
Angus Hanrahan of Gluten Free Athlete explores the health benefits of regular exercise when living a gluten free or coeliac life. From keeping weight under control to improving inflammation, strengthening muscles, improving bone health, balance and managing depression, being active has never been more important.
Understanding the "May Contain Gluten" Label
Finding food products that have a "may contain gluten" label remains a source of frustration for shoppers. With expert insights from Coeliac Australia's Health Advocacy Officer Penny Dellsperger, we discover helpful insights about what the label means. By offering more context about why companies use the label, you will know how to navigate the shopping isle with more confidence.
GUEST BLOG: Kissing and Lipsticks with Coeliac Disease
Dr Kim Faulkner Hogg offers us some valuable insights into the conceptions and misconceptions around kissing for those with coeliac disease. What is safe practice? Should you be concerned? Thanks to peer-reviewed studies and analysis from experts in the industry, we will discuss this topic in-depth.