Oats may be contaminated with gluten from wheat, barley, and rye due to its production process. Take caution if you have coeliac disease.
As long as you don't get contaminated oats it's ok. Oats are rich in important B vitamins, zinc, iron, magnesium, protein and unsaturated fatty acids. BUT speak to your doctor before you decide.
Travelling gluten-free needs a little bit of preparation: if you can have a say in where you are travelling to then look at our website and find a suitable destination. Here you can find a list of gluten-free restaurants or pizzerias in various...
It is best if your family and friends are informed that you need to avoid gluten. This way, it is clear that at birthday parties, Christmas parties etc an alternative should be provided for you or that you will be bringing your own gluten-free food...
School trip, hiking day, school party – no matter where you’re going: let the person in charge know that you may only eat gluten-free food. This can ensure that they’re able to support you throughout the day and can act in an emergency. It’s best if...
Just because you have to eat differently, that does not mean you are different. Always bear this in mind. If you feel lonely, the best thing is to speak to other people who are experiencing the same situation and who are having the same problems. The...
Having a look at the list of ingredients is a must when shopping! But where is gluten to be found apart from in wheat? The simplest guidance is provided by the crossed grain ear which unambiguously identifies gluten-free foods. Otherwise it helps to...