5 Things Every Coeliac Wants You To Know
Coeliac disease is a really common condition – 1 in 100 people have it. The condition is autoimmune and when gluten is eaten – the immune system kicks in to attack the digestive system. As a coeliac myself, I know how frustrating this condition can be, so here are my 7 top things that I […]
What is a Yearly Coeliac MOT & Do You Need One?
Coeliac Disease is a life-long condition. In other words, there is no cure for it. But, with the correct management, there are no health problems and you can live your life pretty normally. Sadly, I often seen people with coeliac disease who seem to have been seen once, diagnosed and never followed up again. When […]
Chicken goujons – low fodmap
What are goujons? They are small chicken fillets that are coated in breadcrumbs. They are fairly easy to make using gluten free breadcrumbs but it is important to use the correct ones for the low fodmap diet. Clearspring rice crumbs are probably the best option. Some gluten free breadcrumbs use a blend including gram flour […]
Mini chocolate orange panettone – low fodmap
This is an ideal Christmas recipe for low fodmappers who want to have a festive bread without marzipan and probably one of the only bread recipes that I have managed to produce that has risen well! It is based on an enriched bead dough mix produced using a standard purchased bread flour. Recipe 250g gluten […]
Spaghetti Cabonara -low fodmap
Whilst reading the Guardian newspaper recipe booklet this weekend I decided to have a go at one of the recipes in the pasta special and reduce the parmesan and low fodmap modify it. OK – this recipe scared me, adding egg to freshly cooked pasta – surely a recipe for scrambled egg, right? This is […]
Remember, remember the fifth of November – Low fodmap parkin.
Parkin is a rich spiced cake from Yorkshire or Lancashire that is consumed during bonfire night. Are you unsure of what Bonfire night is? It is a festival in the UK marking the failure of a plot to blow up parliament by Guy Fawkes. This is celebrated by lighting bonfires and fireworks and making a […]
How to make an authentic low fodmap curry – vegetarian
OK – so, how on earth do you make an authentic curry without an onion base? Masala is a mix of spices that are first fried in oil to release the flavour and then finely chopped onion and garlic is added – lot’s and lot’s of onion and this is cooked before adding the other […]
Mac and cheese – low fodmap
OK, so it really has an Autumnal feel today perhaps a comforting meal is required and macaroni and cheese is definitely one to make. This is a low fodmap recipe made with lactose free milk and cheese suitable for a low fodmap diet – please note that the fat content is high due to the […]
Coeliac Disease, Oats & Avenin – to eat or not?
Introduction Avenin is a protein that has a similar chemical structure to the protein, gluten and so some people coeliac disease who react to gluten will also react to avenin. This article outlines who with coeliac disease the avenin protein affects, what foods it is in and how to find out if you are one […]
Puff pastry topped with creamy courgette and walnut salad – Low Fodmap
Autumn days are really setting in now and we are entering my favourite time of year with lots of squashes and root vegetables to roast – great for sensitive digestive tracts. As we are entering the cooler days of the year I have decided to try a different approach to a salad – this might […]