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

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 […]