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What is the crossed grain symbol, and should I only buy products that have it?
The crossed-grain symbol is the AOECS mark for independently audited gluten-free products. Its absence does not mean unsafe. Here is how to use it.Read →
What does “may contain gluten” or “may contain wheat” mean — can I eat it?
May contain gluten is voluntary precautionary allergen labelling. No threshold triggers it and no test sits behind it, so it is not a verdict.…Read →
What does “gluten free” on a label actually mean — is it completely gluten free?
Gluten free does not mean zero gluten. In regulated markets it is a legal claim meaning 20 ppm or less. Here is what the…Read →
How Long Does It Take to Heal After Going Gluten-Free?
You’ve cut out gluten and done everything right — so why do you still feel unwell weeks or months later? Here’s a realistic timeline,…Read →
What Happens If You Keep Eating Gluten After a Coeliac Diagnosis?
This is the question that sometimes doesn’t get a clear answer at diagnosis, so here it is plainly: what actually happens if you keep…Read →
How Is Coeliac Disease Diagnosed?
Getting a coeliac diagnosis is a specific, ordered process — and doing it in the wrong order, or after you’ve already cut out gluten,…Read →
What Does the tTG IgA Blood Test Tell You?
If you’ve just had a tTG IgA result handed to you — a number against a reference range — it’s natural to want to…Read →
What Are the Symptoms of Coeliac Disease?
Most people picture coeliac disease as dramatic stomach pain and non-stop diarrhoea. For a lot of us, it looked nothing like that — and…Read →
Are Oats Gluten-Free for Coeliacs?
Short answer The myth: oats are always gluten-free — or, at the other extreme, oats are never safe for coeliacs. The truth: both extremes…Read →
Is a Little Gluten Now and Then OK With Coeliac Disease?
“Surely a little bit won’t hurt?” is offered kindly, usually by someone who wants you to relax and enjoy the meal. For most food…Read →
Are Spelt and Sourdough Safe for Coeliacs?
Short answer The myth: spelt and sourdough are gentle, traditional foods, so they are fine for coeliacs. The truth: spelt is a type of…Read →
Can You Test for Coeliac Disease After Going Gluten-Free?
It’s one of the most common — and most costly — mistakes people make on the road to a coeliac diagnosis: cutting out gluten…Read →Newsletter
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