Coeliac disease is an autoimmune condition that is triggered by gluten. The gluten’s antigens induce an immune reaction against the small intestinal mucosal lining. This reaction is known as inflammation leading to several symptoms including fatigue, abdominal pain, anaemia, diarrhoea or constipation and bloating. Gluten damage is not confined to the small intestine as there […]

We work really hard to help all our Learners understand that eating a gluten-free diet doesn't need to be boring, difficult or expensive.  WELLfed has been offering food-based adult education within our community in eastern Porirua since 2016. They offer free cooking courses, with a focus on using fresh, seasonal produce and simple, nutritious recipes […]

People of all ages can have coeliac disease and it is common in countries that have a high gluten intake in the diet. International research indicates there could be up to 100,000 people in our NZ team of 5 million with coeliac disease and of those 30,000 are likely to be children under the age of […]