Coeliac Disease

Current statistics show that 1 in 70 Australians have Coeliac disease, and while the majority of cases remain undiagnosed, diagnosis is increasing rapidly as awareness does. Chances are, someone you know has Coeliac disease, they might just not know it yet, so it is important that society and the food industry is properly educated. Since …

Current statistics show that 15% of Australians have a gluten free diet. For some this is a choice and for others a medical necessity. As a coeliac (celiac), or someone with a severe gluten allergy, food can be stressful and confusing. There is no denying that there is a lot to learn about eating and …

What is Coeliac (Celiac) Disease? Coeliac (or Celiac) Disease is an autoimmune condition where the immune system has an abnormal reaction to gluten. In people with Coeliac Disease, the lining of the small intestine is damaged when gluten is consumed, causing damage to the Villi (small, fingerlike projections which line the small intestine and are …