22/07/2026
Living with Coeliac Disease 💚
After many years, of misdiagnosis, trying everything my training has taught me, I still struggled with stomach issues....I was finally diagnosed earlier this year with Coeliac Disease 🥺..... As a qualified NLC, I am required to recommend anyone with Autoimmune diseases to see their Doctor for a referral to a Medical Nutritionist. However, as a sufferer myself, I also believe I am as well equipped as anyone, to advise on how to maintain a health balanced diet while navigating a world of Gluten!
Living with Coeliac Disease isn't a lifestyle choice—it's an autoimmune condition that requires lifelong care.
When someone with Coeliac Disease eats gluten (found in wheat, barley and rye - and therefore hidden in countless other products), their immune system attacks the lining of the small intestine. Even tiny amounts can cause damage, whether symptoms are obvious or not.
Common symptoms can include:
• Bloating and stomach pain
• Diarrhoea or constipation
• Fatigue
• Unexplained weight loss
• Iron deficiency or anaemia
• Brain fog
• Skin rashes
• Joint pain
Some people have very few symptoms, making diagnosis more difficult, but intestinal damage can still occur.
Living well with Coeliac Disease means:
✅ Following a strict gluten-free diet for life
✅ Reading food labels carefully
✅ Avoiding cross-contamination in the kitchen
✅ Asking questions when eating out
✅ Attending regular medical check-ups
The good news? Once gluten is completely removed from the diet, the intestine can heal, energy often improves, and many symptoms disappear.
If you or someone you know has Coeliac Disease, remember: support, education, and awareness make all the difference - gluten can be in products you'd never even think of 😖
💚 Every gluten-free meal is an investment in your health.
