If you or someone you love has been recently diagnosed with coeliac disease, you could be eligible to receive gluten free foods on prescription. Simply select your country of residence, and, if you live in England, fill in your postcode to check if your area is prescribing.
Your country is prescribing gluten free foods*. Request your Glutafin Taster Box by clicking the button below to sign up.
* Please note: local policies are constantly updated, and issuing a prescription is at the discretion of your GP.
Yes, great news, quinoa is suitable for a gluten free diet. In fact, quinoa (pronounced keen–wah) is a natural gluten free wholegrain rich in vitamins, minerals and protein.
If you have coeliac disease, finding a new ingredient that is safe to eat can be a relief. With so many grains off the menu due to gluten, it’s nice to discover different gluten free foods that can add variety to your diet.
Remember: if you have coeliac disease you must avoid anything that contains gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye and barley.
What are the nutritional benefits of quinoa?
Quinoa is not a grass or a cereal, it’s actually known as a ‘pseudocereal’.
There are some nutritional benefits to quinoa, not only is it gluten free it is also high in protein, high in fibre and contains many nutrients and antioxidants.
Therefore, quinoa is a great addition to your gluten free diet.
Keen to try quinoa? How can I incorporate it into my gluten free diet?
Quinoa is much more versatile than you might imagine. Why not try…
Quinoa can also be bought as an alternative to flour, and used to prepare pancakes, cookies and cakes.
Fun fact: some of the Glutafin breads contain quinoa flour ????
Why am I still experiencing symptoms after eating quinoa?
Quinoa in its natural form is gluten free. But it is important to check quinoa that may have extra ingredients, such as microwaveable pouches as these aren’t always free from gluten.
Whenever you buy quinoa, remember to always check the packaging. Reading food labels becomes an art form as a coeliac, and manufacturers must state any allergens contained within a product in bold in the ingredients section, so be sure to check for the usual suspects – wheat, rye or barley.
If you have coeliac disease, you may be eligible for gluten free foods on prescription. Visit our postcode finder to check your eligibility.
If you or someone you love has been recently diagnosed with coeliac disease, you could be eligible to receive gluten free foods on prescription. Simply select your country of residence, and, if you live in England, fill in your postcode to check if your area is prescribing.
Your country is prescribing gluten free foods*. Request your Glutafin Taster Box by clicking the button below to sign up.
* Please note: local policies are constantly updated, and issuing a prescription is at the discretion of your GP.
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