We would like to congratulate Glenys Milicich and Joanne Punch who won a gift pack from Crossed Grain Logo accredited Te Mata Figs for sharing their lived experience of coeliac disease (advertised in the Coeliac Link summer issue). Glenys writes, "A huge thank you to Te Mata Figs and Coeliac NZ for this yummy treat. […]

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 […]