Did you know that people with coeliac disease have an increased need for calcium even when they are on a gluten free diet? I didn't. I thought that simply cutting out the gluten and eating a generally healthy diet would be enough. But according to a dietician I met last week at the local Coeliac Society meeting, coeliacs (and people with … [Read more...]
Independent gets it wrong again: spelt is not gluten free
You might remember that I quoted the Independent in September as saying that spelt was acceptable for a gluten free diet, and that I emailed them (twice) to remind them that it wasn't ... According to the October newsletter, which came out on 1 October, Coeliac UK also contacted them to complain. They've received an apology from the author, but … [Read more...]
Gorgeous gluten free wedding cakes
Anybody got a celebration coming up? If you do, you should definitely have a look at the most amazing celebration cakes available from Bewitching Elegance. Diane is a cake artisan specialising in lavish designs using innovative techniques and creates traditional cakes - but also vegan and gluten free ones. Yay, Diane! I'm always impressed … [Read more...]
