Whilst the consumption of oats confers health benefits, standard oats are typically processed in the same place as wheat, barley and rye, rendering them unsafe for individuals with coeliac disease due to contamination.  Also, studies5 indicate an estimated 8% of individuals with coeliac disease may react to ‘pure’, uncontaminated oats. Pure oats are not considered […]

It’s that time of year, again, when many families are thinking of school uniforms, stationery lists, bus rides, after-school care, and children connecting with friends and adjusting to a new routine. It is also when parents of a coeliac child are wondering if their child’s new teacher knows what coeliac disease is and understands what […]

I've recently moved to Dunedin with my young family, after being in Auckland for the last seven years. Eating out has always been a source of anxiety for me since getting diagnosed with coeliac disease, but over the years we found several spots we knew 'got it', which gave me confidence that I could enjoy […]