I have coeliac disease, so if anyone wants any advice about the diet, I have a wealth of knowledge, sadly!!
I am sorry to hear that you have celiac disease! how long have you known you have had it?I would love to know more about the diet. Are you on casein free and gluten free diet?I am going to start my son on the cf/gf diet soon and I would love you get some more info on it from someone who has been on it or has used it.Thanks so much, Sarah
Was diagnosed a few months ago now, and it was a huge shock, so took alot of getting used to. My health has dramatically imporoved in that time, and I feel like I did before I became ill. I always knew something wasn't right, but until I got better, I didn't actually realise how ill I felt.
As far as the diet goes, it isn't actually too bad, it's more inconcenient than anything else. I have tried a variety of gluten free bread, and my personal favourite is sainsburys own brand, the texture is still odd, but the taste is actually really nice, even compared to some of the prescription food, such as glutafin, which is very expensive, yet horrible. One thing I do still struggle with is breakfast as most cereals are out, however sainsburys honey nutconrnflakes are suitable, I'm not overly keen, but it is an option, strangely kellogs crunchy nut cornflakes are a nono. I was a big bran flakes fan before, and so one of the only negatives I have found it the lack of fibre, but I try to make up for that with fruit and vergetables.
There is a limited choice when it comes to biscuits and cakes, and although they are also very different to "normal" ones, they too are actually quite nice.
In all it has actually made my diet very healthy, as it is all fresh meat, fish, vegetables and fruit. Before I was diagnosed I was vegetarian, but since quorn isn't suitable for coeliacs I had to slowly introduce meat back in, making my diet more balenced, which can only be a good thing.
One thing I found great was the Coeliac UK website, as when you sign up they send you a book, which lists every item that you can eat in every supermarket, which has been so helpful. Also if you sign up to the glutafin website, they send you out a hamper, with a selection of their products to see which ones you like. Glutafin products can then be bought over the counter at the pharmacy, and there is lots to chose from.
Well, that was very long so I won't keep yapping, as if I do I will be here all night.... But if you have any questions, please ask. I dont know anyone else who follows the diet, so it's nice to be able to share it with someone, or atleast be able to help.