8 Gluten Free Festive Foods to Add to Your Shopping List

The festive season is all about sharing good food and good company. But for those following a gluten free diet, some holiday staples—like gravies, mince pies, or classic baked goods—are often off limits. To help bring more options to the table, we’ve teamed up with Accredited Practising Dietitian Nicole Marie to bring you a practical … Read more

The Wonders of Papaya

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The Health Benefits of Papaya With a long history of being utilised for traditional medicine, and being praised for it’s benefits to digestive health, papaya is a rich source of powerful antioxidants, enzymes and vitamins. The papaya is a nutraceutical plant with a wide range of pharmacological activities. Also known as Carica papaya, there are … Read more

10 Gluten Free Pantry Foods for Quick and Easy Snacks​

When life gets busy, having convenient gluten free foods in your pantry can make all the difference. While whole foods like fruits, vegetables, and nuts are best for everyday snacking, sometimes you need something quick to prepare or grab-and-go, whether it’s for a school lunchbox, a busy workday, or travel. But we know that finding … Read more

A Merry Gluten Free Christmas

We know that the festive season can be a really busy time of year, so organisation is key to making sure you really get to enjoy the big day. To help you out with your gluten free Christmas day preparations, we’ve put together this list as a refresher on what traditional festive foods to look … Read more

7 Tips for Gluten Free Travel Success

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Whether you’re staying in the country or going away, gluten free travel isn’t always easy. Being in a new place can be exciting but ensuring you find safe, gluten free meals to eat can quickly become a daunting task for people anywhere on the spectrum of gluten sensitivity. When travelling gluten free, you will often … Read more

Cheers to Knowing Your Gluten-Free Alcohol!

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How well do you know your gluten free drinks? A gluten-free alcohol guide to help you celebrate. Contributor: Sarah Friggieri from Gluten Free Foodie Getting glutened is a particularly common concern through summer; the warmer weather invites us to spend time out and about, catching up with friends over a casual picnic or five-star dinner … Read more

Gluten Free Tips from an Athlete

Dealing with the emotional and mental impact of a strict gluten free diet on athletic pursuits. At 17 years old, I was an aspiring professional athlete looking to be drafted into the AFL. Sport was my world and being able to play in the AFL had always been my lifelong dream. But the season was … Read more

The Lowdown on Digestive Enzymes and Gluten

The Lowdown on Digestive Enzymes and Gluten What are digestive enzymes? Enzymes are simple proteins that are found throughout the body, where they act as catalysts to regulate various biological reactions. They are an essential part of any chemical reactions that take place in the body, such as the repair process of tissues and activities … Read more

Just how common is cross-contamination?

Many of those who do not experience gluten-related digestive issues mistakenly believe that maintaining a gluten free diet does not pose much of a challenge. Those in the gluten free community, however, know just how hard it can be to avoid gluten completely. As revealed in a 2016 study published in Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 91% … Read more

How to Read Labels for The Gluten Free Diet

If you’re new to a gluten free diet, you’ve probably noticed that food labels can be somewhat puzzling – particularly challenging when accurate reading is essential for finding suitable gluten free products. Before we jump into how to read these labels, it’s essential to understand the different parts of a food label, what needs to … Read more