Gluten-Free on a Budget: 5 Top tips for following a gluten free diet without breaking the bank.

Posted on 13th July 20202nd September 2020 by Kirsty

As a student with coeliac disease our content manager Kirsty has been working hard to balance her student budget with her dietary needs. Here are Kirsty’s top tips she learnt from going gluten-free while living on a student budget: 1. Bulk Buy your faves like gluten free is going out of fashion: If you pop into Read more about Gluten-Free on a Budget: 5 Top tips for following a gluten free diet without breaking the bank.[…]

Don’t feel sorry for me. I still have plenty of delicious food to eat!

Posted on 26th June 20203rd September 2020 by Kirsty

Federica was diagnosed with coeliac disease when she was 2 years old. But that doesn’t stop her from loving her favourite food including pizza!

Best Vegan & Allergy Friendly BBQ Ideas

Posted on 19th June 202030th July 2020 by Kirsty

A BBQ is the perfect way to celebrate summer with friends and family! But how do you satisfy the vegan while keeping the food safe for the food allergy sufferer? The best way to avoid cross contamination while if someone in the family has an allergy would be to make sure everything that is being Read more about Best Vegan & Allergy Friendly BBQ Ideas[…]

International Student with Food Allergies

Managing Allergies as an International Student

Posted on 17th June 202030th July 2020 by Kirsty

Malavika is an International Student from India studying her Master’s Degree in the UK. This is challenging enough, but figuring out what is safe to eat in another country and a different language is a whole other level. With allergies to peanuts, mustard, citric fruit and shellfish, Malavika shares her story with us: 1. How Read more about Managing Allergies as an International Student[…]

7 Sustainability Hacks for Food Allergy Sufferers

Posted on 15th June 20204th August 2020 by Kirsty

As our awareness of sustainability increases, our desire to become more environmentally friendly grows. If you have a food allergy, sometimes this can feel like a greater challenge due to the extra packaging that everything seems to come in and the need to prevent cross contamination. Managing your food allergies is tricky enough, without having Read more about 7 Sustainability Hacks for Food Allergy Sufferers[…]

Vegan Chickpea Curry – Chole

Posted on 8th June 202030th July 2020 by Kirsty

Chickpea curry or chole, is a healthy wholesome meal that is both vegan and gluten free to fulfil your Indian curry cravings. A common meal in the northern parts of India, this curry will warm your hearts in these gloomy times and can be best enjoyed with steamed rice and the company of your friends and family. Preparation Time: 20 min Cooking Time: Read more about Vegan Chickpea Curry – Chole[…]

Veganism doesn’t have to be scary.

Posted on 22nd May 202030th July 2020 by Kirsty

Amy is a plant-based food blogger, recipe developer, content creator, food stylist and photographer, creating and sharing vegan recipes to nourish your soul and body, alongside inspirational messages. 1. How long have you been a vegan for and what lead you to a vegan diet? I’ve been plant-based for almost 3 years now although it Read more about Veganism doesn’t have to be scary.[…]

How to choose the right plant-based milk for you

Posted on 20th May 202030th July 2020 by Kirsty

Whether you avoid milk because of an allergy, lead a vegan lifestyle, are concerned about the environment or you prefer the taste, more people are opting for swapping to plant-based milk alternatives. Today we are spoiled for choice when it comes to plant-based milk, with increasing varieties showing up on our supermarket shelves and on Read more about How to choose the right plant-based milk for you[…]

Gluten Free Grandma

Posted on 13th May 20201st May 2020 by Kirsty

Hi I’m Catherine, in 2014 at the age of 60 I was diagnosed with Coeliac Disease. The previous year I had my appendix out and I had no idea that such a routine surgery would impact the way I live the rest of my life. Following my surgery I began to experience problems with my Read more about Gluten Free Grandma[…]

Interview with Coeliac Disease Sufferer GlutenFreeRhii

“A crumb won’t hurt you” Unless you have Coeliac Disease

Posted on 12th May 202030th July 2020 by Kirsty

Rhianne was diagnosed with Coeliac Disease while studying at university when she was 21 years old. As a food lover this required a huge learning curve as it affected her health and social life dramatically. Rhianne decided to start her blog GlutenFreeRhii to create a guide to help fellow coeliacs adjust to this new way of Read more about “A crumb won’t hurt you” Unless you have Coeliac Disease[…]