If you have bee diagnosed with coeliac disease it may feel a bit daunting at first. Good news, you’re on your way to feeling a lot better and enjoying tasty, healthy food that makes you and your body happy.
A strict gluten free diet is currently the only effective way to manage coeliac disease. All foods containing wheat, rye and barley (including lesser known varieties like tritcale, kamut and spelt) must be eliminated.
It is important to bear in mind that even small quantities of gluten can lead to the lining of the gut becoming inflamed. Consideration should be paid to the ingredients found in all foods, including those that don’t obviously appear to contain any gluten-containing ingredients, such as crisps or chocolate.
If label reading is not top of your past times you may want to download the Coeliac UK Food and Drink Directory app which provides you with a comprehensive list of gluten free products.
Should you want to rid yourself from all risk of your shopping containing gluten why not check out www.glutafin.co.uk
If you join The Glutafin Club you will receive a free Taster Box which allows you to sample their gluten free range allowing you to continue eating your favourite foods whilst also trying new ones.
Your Glutafin Taster Box will also contain the forms you need to set up a gluten free food prescription, a recipe booklet and other information to help you adjust to your new gluten free lifestyle.
Give it a go, what’s the worst that can happen?
