Coeliac disease (CD) has received a lot of attention when it comes to physical health and diet. This makes sense, as it’s an autoimmune condition with physical symptoms and health consequences. Its only known treatment is also a strictly gluten free diet. However, for many people, CD affects more than just physical health. Research is […]

Extreme tiredness, aching joints, a bloated stomach, a desperate urge to rush to the... CNZ member Elly McKenzie knows the feeling, and having lived with coeliac disease for 17 years she has worked hard to ensure her children with gluten-free, dairy-free and low-soy needs do the same – but she also understands that even the most clued-up […]

After working with catering teams for the best part of 10 years, I can say the vast majority of caterers are anxious to provide safe food for people with food allergies and intolerance's. Like all of us they take pride in their work and at times are so anxious to get it right they many […]