We all know one. We all secretly envy them…or, you know, hate them. The Asymptomatic Coeliac. They waltz through life NOT having bloating, or tummy cramps, or IBS, or hideous skin rashes. They just go ‘oops! Oh no, I accidentally ate gluten’. Whether they feel really really bad about this, or just a little bit bad, […]
Do coeliacs have to stay at home forever in a safe gluten free cocoon? Or can they venture out armed with good intel and a battle plan? Living life with a coeliac diagnosis.
Eat Well. Travel Often. This is the phrase I have framed on my wall in my office. It is my motivation. And as a coeliac…this dream does not have to die. Yes it becomes harder to do both…but with a little guidance and homework, exploring new cultures and landscapes and cuisines can be the reality […]
With an estimated 80% of coeliacs UNDIAGNOSED in Australia, it is important to raise awareness of the many ways coeliac disease can manifest itself. Most know of course the obvious symptoms…the ones that end up awkwardly being spoken about when informing someone you have coeliac disease…conversations that often go something like this… Oh no sorry […]
The gluten free community is apparently a growing concern. When I was diagnosed as a coeliac 17 years ago we were still somewhat grouped together with alternate foodies who were assumed to border on hippy tendencies. In fact, in the spirit of full disclosure, prior to my actual diagnosis, I was one of the cynics. […]
So my problem is I have expectations. My expectation is that my dollar as a coeliac carries the same worth as a non gluten free diner. So when it becomes apparent that in fact it doesn’t…that my dining experience seems irrelevant to the particular establishment I am dining in, I feel obligated to express my […]
