Diagnosed as coeliac? Don't be tempted by people who suggest that 'a little bit won't hurt', urge 'just this once', or say 'go on - I won't tell anybody', while offering you a plate of gluten-full food. Your health is worth more than the moments pleasure that a proper croissant might give. Yes it is! Even if you don't suffer any symptoms in … [Read more...]
Gluten free Mothering Sunday meal – made for me
Mothers Day was this Sunday, here in the UK (yes, I know it is different in the US - here Mothering Sunday is linked to the date of Easter). The traditional joke is that mothers get a cup of cold tea and some burnt toast as a breakfast-in-bed on Mothers Day ... I received neither. Partly because I was the first one up in the house, having … [Read more...]
7 gene regions identified for coeliac disease
Yesterday researchers announced that they have identified seven gene regions linked to causing coeliac disease. Also the research found that four of these gene regions are responsible for a predisposition to Type 1 diabetes (the type which occurs from birth), indicating that these discoveries may have broad implications for a range of … [Read more...]
