Gluten Free Myths: Common Misconceptions About Gluten and Coeliac Disease
Is gluten free food always healthier? Can you eat a little gluten if you have no symptoms? And does coeliac disease mean giving up your favourite foods? Dietitian Nicole Marie clears up 8 common gluten free myths and shares what you need to know about nutrition, cross-contact and managing coeliac disease with confidence.
Easy Gluten Free Recipes and Meal Ideas for Every Day
Wondering what you should actually eat every day with coeliac disease? Dietitian Nicole Marie shares easy gluten free breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack ideas, plus practical advice on balanced meals, meal planning and making sure your diet meets your nutritional needs.
What to Eat When You're Newly Diagnosed With Coeliac Disease: A Beginner's Guide
Accredited Practising Dietitian Nicole Marie from Gut Health Group answers the essential coeliac disease questions, including: what is a gluten free diet for coeliac disease? What constitutes naturally gluten free foods? And how to get started with your gluten free diet.
What Is Coeliac Disease? From Diagnosis to the Gluten Free Diet
Accredited Practising Dietitian Nicole Marie from Gut Health Group answers the essential coeliac disease questions, including: What is coeliac disease? What are the symptoms of coeliac disease? How is coeliac disease diagnosed? What happens after coeliac disease diagnosis? What does eating gluten free actually involve?
5 Essential Gluten Free Christmas Tips to Remember
We offer 5 helpful and practical gluten free tips to use this Christmas, leaning on a handful of principles that can apply for any family gathering when you’re concerned about cross contamination and how to manage the holiday season as best as possible.
3 Psychologist Insights for Navigating Coeliac and Mental Health During Christmas
From offering solutions to engaging in self compassion and more, expert psychologist Juliette Thomson offers helpful and practical advice for balancing coeliac disease and mental health over Christmas.
Is Gluten Messing with Your Mind? How the Gut-Brain Connection is Redefining Mental Health
Expert, researcher and clinician Dr. Deanna L. Kelly from the US delves into the unique connection between the gut and the brain, and its impact on mental health. Why does the “second brain” matter? What is gluten’s role in inflammation? She breaks down the science linking gluten to mental health.
Parental Tips for Supporting Coeliac and Gluten Free Kids
Author and founder of The Coeliac Foundation Joanne Wynne shares her unique insights on supporting children with coeliac disease and the gluten free life. Whether it’s the initial testing phase to daily routines and behaviours, every step counts to ensuring health and avoiding cross-contamination.
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.
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.
Bulk-Billed Dietitian Support for Coeliac and Gut Health
Nicole Marie from Gut Health Group opens up on her online telehealth bulk-billed dietitian practice and what it offers clients. From coeliac disease to IBS, SIBO and other specific gut-related ailments, Nicole’s expertise offers the type of support many could not otherwise access due to cost concerns.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: IBS, Coeliac Disease or Both? The Overlap and What It Means for You
Professional dietitian Geraldine Perez writes a guest blog on the links between IBS and Coeliac Disease. Geraldine explores how they fit, when to investigate both, managing dietary and non-dietary IBS strategies and much more.
GUEST BLOG: 10 Essential Tips for a Healthy Gluten Free Pregnancy
Dietitian and expert Sally Marchini offers us 10 critical insights into the health value of nutritional planning during pregnancy. For women seeking answers for a healthy gluten free pregnancy, there are fundamental steps to consider, ranging from safe glucose levels to maintaining exercise and adhering to sound principles that help foetal growth and development in the womb.
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