A Gluten Free Blog is a helpful guide to help you stay informed, up-to-date and give you insights and information around coeliac disease and the gluten free diet. Here you’ll find all the latest in coeliac disease and gluten free news, guest blog insights, product and service launches, tips, advice and the latest in coeliac disease research and advancements. If you have topic suggestions or talking points for us to cover please let us know. 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.

Blake Hampton Blake Hampton

Approaching Gluten Free Label Reading from an Expert’s Perspective

With the aid of Dr. Kim Faulkner-Hogg, we explore what food labels really mean when they list their ingredients, helping coeliacs and gluten free consumers navigate the shopping aisle with confidence. Thanks to her years of experience as a professional dietitian, she communicates what information to highlight before making any purchase.

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Blake Hampton Blake Hampton

World’s First Gluten Free Fast Food Chain Approaches Launch

UK entrepreneur Sonny Wells spoke with A Gluten Free Family about his ambitious gluten free fast food chain Sonny’s Food. He gives us special insights into his personal motivation, lofty goals for the coeliac community and receiving recognition from Virgin and Sir Richard Branson.

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Blake Hampton Blake Hampton

How a Coeliac Chef Dines Out Safely: Practical Gluten Free Tips

Head chef and founder of Pasta Di Casa, Anthony Dionne shares his insights and tips for patrons who are looking to dine out gluten free. From pre-planning and preparation to engaging staff and looking out for red flags, he offers valuable advice to all coeliac customers.

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Blake Hampton Blake Hampton

Exposing The True Cost Of The Gluten Free Diet

Associate Professor Kelly Lambert reveals what her 2012 and 2024 studies explain about affordability and cost with gluten free foods for shoppers. With first-hand data and a wealth of experience, the figures from major Australian retailers makes for sober reading while the push towards a subsidy remain ongoing.

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Blake Hampton Blake Hampton

NEWS: Wales Introduce Gluten Free Subsidy Card

The Welsh government is rolling out a gluten free subsidy card for citizens who require the gluten free diet for health reasons, alleviating financial pressure for their community. We ask the question: how can we learn from this example closer to home?

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Blake Hampton Blake Hampton

How a Professional Musician Navigates Gluten Free Travel

Ballpark Music bass player Jen Boyce shares her personal coeliac journey, offering insights into her health battles, the rise of the Brisbane indie band and what advice she offers for musicians and gluten free consumers on the road.

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Blake Hampton Blake Hampton

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.

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Cynthia Kelly Cynthia Kelly

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.

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Belinda Whelan Belinda Whelan

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.

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Ben Hampton Ben Hampton

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.

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Angus Hanrahan Angus Hanrahan

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.

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Blake Hampton Blake Hampton

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.

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